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2025 Winter Trips
We’ve added a second weekend! Back for another year, our amazing Duluth Winter Adventure is a can’t miss winter extravaganza! Join us for this Scandinavian fever dream where we'll immerse ourselves in a winter wonderland up north on the banks of Lake Superior. This trip has everything a winter lover (or hater, we’ll work hard to convince you!) could dream of: a beginner's dog sledding workshop, a guided sauna & cold plunge experience right on (and in!) Lake Superior, an up-north distillery tour at one of Minnesota’s best locations for cocktails, beautiful state park snowshoeing and more!
Embrace the ultimate winter reset at our Winter 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. Slip into the comfort of your softest layers, and prepare to unwind with a weekend of gentle yoga and meditation, perfect for all levels. Michelle will guide us in reconnecting with our inner rhythms and setting intentions for the year ahead, all while honoring our bodies’ natural call for a slower, restorative pace.
The Sandhill Crane migration through North America is one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the world. For countless generations, millions of Sand Hill cranes have stopped over in Nebraska each year, following the warmer winds north, and for a short time, us lucky Midwesterners get to see this amazing migration in action. Their dances and daily rituals are the stuff of legend, and thousands of people flock to central Nebraska each year to experience the mass migration event. If you’ve never seen it, get ready — it’s one of the most beautiful natural experiences you could ever have.
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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 (included in registration!) 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.
Another supper club tour? You betcha. We’re taking the show on the road and headed across the river to Minnesota, where supper club culture is alive and well! We’ll visit three of the best supper clubs in the state in the evenings, and nature it up during the days.
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.
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.
BACKPACKING
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 the Loess Hills of western Iowa. The Loess Hills are an extraordinary geologic formation just outside the Missouri River Basin formed long ago by years of blowing sand and soil. They provide amazing views and excellent hiking, and are incredibly unique to Iowa.
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.
Come with us to experience one of the least-visited and most remote national parks in the country. Isle Royale is a backpacker’s dream destination, and a place you’ll yearn for time and again.
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.
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 the Loess Hills of western Iowa.
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.
PADDLING
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!
On this trip of extremes, experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in the Midwest (yes, seriously!) and the amazing relaxation of a secluded cabin retreat.
Become one with the river on this epic paddle of one of Wisconsin’s most beautiful and remote river stretches. On this trip, we’ll pack all of our possessions into top of the line canoes and carry it all with us as we paddle through the remote last stretch of the Lower Wisconsin River in the state’s southwest corner.
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.
CLASSIC
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!
On this trip of extremes, experience the thrill of whitewater rafting in the Midwest (yes, seriously!) and the amazing relaxation of a secluded cabin retreat.
Become one with the river on this epic paddle of one of Wisconsin’s most beautiful and remote river stretches. On this trip, we’ll pack all of our possessions into top of the line canoes and carry it all with us as we paddle through the remote last stretch of the Lower Wisconsin River in the state’s southwest corner.
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.
SPROUTS
Join us for Mother’s Day Weekend on this trip all about unplugging and spending time outdoors together! We’re headed to Prairie Rose State Park for a weekend full of adventure. We’ll be joined by two DNR naturalists as we hike and paddle our way through the park.
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!
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.
Our Sprouts trips are designed for our youngest Wanderers and their adults to enjoy a trip outdoors together! They’re full of fun activities and bonding for both kids and adults, and are a great way to dip toes into the world of outdoor adventure! On this trip, Sprout/Adult pairs will spend one night camping under the stars together at Ledges State Park north Des Moines.
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!
NATIONAL PARKS
Come with us to experience one of the least-visited and most remote national parks in the country. Isle Royale is a backpacker’s dream destination, and a place you’ll yearn for time and again.
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!
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.
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 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.