Each fall, millions of monarch butterflies make an incredible journey, migrating thousands of miles south from Canada and the United States to the high mountain forests of central Mexico. Join us for a breathtaking experience to witness this ancient migration up close.

Step into a weekend designed for slowing down, making, and connecting through creativity. Our Cozy Craft Retreat is a three-day escape devoted to all things fiber and finding joy in the rhythm of creating. Hosted in collaboration with Jen Geigley—knitwear designer, pattern author, and creative force behind some of the modern knitting world’s most beloved projects—this retreat is part workshop, part gathering, and all heart.

On this exciting trip, we'll get an up-close look at the migration as we wake with the cranes each morning and watch them return to sleep each night. We’ll visit local crane sanctuaries where we’ll learn about this fascinating migration and these legendary, ancient birds, and get to learn from experts who know all the fun crane facts.

If you’ve been craving a chance to slow down, get outside, and finally learn how to take photos you truly love, this weekend is for you. Whether you shoot with a phone, a point-and-shoot camera, or a full professional setup, you’re invited to join us for a supportive and joyful photography immersion led by two guides with over thirty years of combined professional experience behind the lens.

Enjoy an amazing weekend of chef-cooked meals while relaxing in beautiful cabins and enjoying nature’s more relaxing side. You’ve heard the stories, you’ve seen the pictures, you’re still drooling...our Gourmet Camp Cooking weekends are back! Discover all the delicacies you can create around a campsite with Chef Katie Porter to cook up a weekend full of delicious food, good hiking and cozy cabin vibes.

Join us at Camp Aramoni, a private luxury campground for 3 days full of relaxation and beautiful nature. We’ll stay in hotel-level luxury safari tents, enjoy home-cooked meals and drinks at on-site restaurant The Barn and wander through Starved Rock State Park, a beautiful natural wonder along the Vermillion River full of spring wildflowers, limestone bluffs, gorgeous waterfalls in 18 canyons and over 13 miles of trails. 

If you’ve ever thought, “I wonder if you can backpack in Iowa…” or have been looking to get into backpacking and want a non-intimidating introduction, then you’re in the right place! On this trip, you’ll spend the weekend backpacking at Hitchcock Nature Area in western Iowa.

On this trip, Sprout/Adult pairs will spend one night camping under the stars together at Whiterock Conservancy, about an hour outside of Des Moines. Whiterock is one of our favorite parks in the state, and is a great place for kiddos, with miles of trails and lots to explore! This two-day, one night adventure is the perfect beginner camping night for Sprouts! 

The Ice Age Trail is one of only 11 National Scenic Trails in the United States and the only one that traces the edge of a single geologic event — the last continental glacier. Step into a landscape literally shaped by time as we backpack the South Kettle Moraine Section of Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

This trip is a spring adventure focused on waterfall chasing, scenic hiking, and restorative moments that celebrate the powerful beauty of the North Shore. Over the course of the weekend, we’ll hike an expertly curated selection of trails that highlight the region at its spring peak—rushing rivers, woody gorges and spectacular waterfalls.

If you’ve ever thought, “I wonder if you can backpack in Iowa…” or have been looking to get into backpacking and want a non-intimidating introduction, then you’re in the right place! On this trip, you’ll spend the weekend backpacking at Yellow River State Forest in the heart of northeast Iowa.

Arkansas surprises people—and that sense of discovery is at the heart of this wild adventure. Tucked into the rugged beauty of the Ozarks, the Buffalo National River region offers a rare kind of wildness.

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Scotland’s northern scenery on this once-in-a-lifetime journey through the Scottish Highlands.

Our Sprouts trips are designed for our young Wanderers and their adults to enjoy a trip outdoors together! On this trip, Sprout/Adult pairs will paddle the Maquoketa River and spend two nights camping under the stars together at Pinicon Ridge, one of our favorite campgrounds in the state.

The Apostle Islands provide some of the most spectacular scenery in the Midwest — and we’re off to see them. From famous ice caves to iconic paddle trips, the Apostle Islands provide heart-racing adventure for those who venture out. On this trip, you’ll get the experience of a lifetime as we explore the islands by kayak — and the mainland by foot.

If you’ve never been to Viroqua, Wisconsin before: buckle up. Set inside the beautiful Driftless scenery that marks this region is one of the most thriving small towns in the Midwest, full of delicious food, amazing access to nature and unique experiences from locals who love their town. On this trip, we’re experiencing it all!

See the Mighty Mississippi from both land and water! Spend a weekend at one of Wisconsin’s most beautiful parks—set at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers in the Driftless area of the Midwest, Wyalusing State Park provides it all.

Come with us for the ultimate outdoor lover’s adventure in beautiful northern Michigan along the shores of Lake Michigan. On this trip, you’ll experience every wild experience nature has to offer, from hiking hundred foot dunes to riding the Great Lake waves! There’s a reason folks in the know have been flocking to northern Michigan in the summer for generations, and we can’t wait to show you everything the region has to offer, from outstanding water activities to local fruit stands that will blow your socks off!

Embrace a slower pace this July at our Summer Yoga Retreat, an immersive escape into stillness, serenity, and mindful connection with nature. Led by Wander Women guide and expert yoga instructor Michelle from Radiant Wellness Solutions, this retreat is designed to offer a sanctuary of deep rest and intentional movement.

Our Sprouts trips are designed for our young Wanderers and their adults to enjoy a trip outdoors together! On this trip, Sprout/Adult pairs will explore the cool caves of Maquoketa State Park and spend two nights camping under the stars together at Eden Valley Refuge, just 10 minutes from the caves.

Get down and dirty inside the earth! There’s a reason this is one of our most popular trips every year! On this trip, you’ll explore two different cave systems in eastern Iowa — Maquoketa Caves State Park and a private cave close by in Clinton County! Get to know the amazing cave landscapes and formations through some of the richest Karst landscape in the state!

If you’ve been looking for a quick weekend getaway to relax and unwind, this is the trip for you! Join us for a beautiful weekend in southeast Minnesota, where the Root River carves through limestone and gives us one of the most tranquil paddles this side of the Mississippi.

This long weekend adventure invites you into one of Missouri’s most surprising and dynamic landscapes: the St. Francois Mountains, home to some of the oldest rock formations in North America and a trio of state parks that feel worlds away from the everyday Midwest.

Our Sprouts trips are designed for our young Wanderers and their adults to enjoy a trip outdoors together! On this trip, Sprout/Adult pairs will explore the cool caves of Maquoketa State Park and spend two nights camping under the stars together at Eden Valley Refuge, just 10 minutes from the caves.

This backcountry retreat invites you into the deep, quiet wilds of Michigan’s Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, a place known for its old-growth forest, sweeping Lake Superior views, and some of the most intact wilderness in the Midwest.

On this trip, Sprout/Adult pairs will spend one night camping under the stars together at Jester Park just outside of Des Moines. Jester Park is a great place for kiddos, with miles of trails and Saylorville Lake shoreline to explore! This two-day, one night adventure is the perfect beginner camping night for Sprouts! 

On this trip, Sprout/Adult pairs will spend one night camping under the stars together at Jester Park just outside of Des Moines. Jester Park is a great place for kiddos, with miles of trails and Saylorville Lake shoreline to explore! This two-day, one night adventure is the perfect beginner camping night for Sprouts! 

Come with us as we backpack through the Pictured Rocks, the famous coastline of Lake Superior on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and one of only three national lakeshores in the country (and the nation’s first!). Known for its fantastic views of Lake Superior and beautiful “painted” sandstone cliffs, Painted Rocks is a haven for nature lovers.

This fall, escape to a cozy cabin reading retreat, where soup, good books, and autumn views set the scene for a weekend of pure relaxation and fun. If you're looking to curl up with a great read, get a little crafty, revel in some old school camp vibes or simply unwind in a space filled with warmth and creativity, this retreat is calling your name!

Enjoy an amazing weekend of chef-cooked meals while relaxing in beautiful cabins and enjoying nature’s more relaxing side. You’ve heard the stories, you’ve seen the pictures, you’re still drooling...our Gourmet Camp Cooking weekends are back! Discover all the delicacies you can create around a campsite with Chef Katie Porter to cook up a weekend full of delicious food, good hiking and cozy cabin vibes.

Western South Dakota is home to some of the most rugged, beautiful Midwest landscapes, and this trip gives you a bite of all of them! Embark into the wildness of South Dakota with us as we visit TWO National Park sites in one week!

Join us in Wisconsin, the hub of thriving supper club culture, for a culinary tour-de-force as we trail our way through the center of the state, experiencing all the delicious vibes these charming, old school establishments have to offer.

Who says you have to leave the city to find outdoor adventure? In this trip, we find the perfect balance between city and nature in the Midwest’s biggest, windiest city!

If you’ve ever thought, “I wonder if you can backpack in Iowa…” or have been looking to get into backpacking and want a non-intimidating introduction, then you’re in the right place! On this trip, you’ll spend the weekend backpacking at Yellow River State Forest in the heart of northeast Iowa.

Join us up north in the wilds of Minnesota as we leaf peep our way through the woods. This trip is full of beautiful hikes and some exceptional views, and is a great way to see classic fall color before Minnesota hibernation sets in.

If you’ve ever thought, “I wonder if you can backpack in Iowa…” or have been looking to get into backpacking and want a non-intimidating introduction, then you’re in the right place! On this trip, you’ll spend the weekend backpacking at Hitchcock Nature Area in western Iowa.

There’s no better place to be in the fall than everyone’s favorite Scandinavian town, Decorah! Join us in northeast Iowa to see the leaves change and enjoy every wild thing this town has to offer!

Coming Soon: Join us for the biggest event we’ve ever thrown, a community campout we’re calling Camp Wander!

Join Wander Women for an amazing week-long exploration of the incredible red desert of Moab, Utah! This adventure is designed to offer a mix of outdoor exploration, relaxation, and bonding, with plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow wanderers with a stunning backdrop of red cliffs, canyons, and the mighty Colorado River.