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! 

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.

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!

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!

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.

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! 

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.

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!

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!

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.