About Our Paddling Trips
From kayaking the pristine Apostle Islands to canoeing rivers and lakes, find your adventure paddling on a Wilderness Inquiry trip.
On paddling adventures, perhaps the biggest difference you may find is quite literally the largest: our handmade, 24-foot North-style canoes! Whether ferrying across lakes in Voyageurs National Park or experiencing the urban wilderness of local waterways, see a new perspective from one of these canoes’ ten seats. We also offer trips that utilize tandem canoes, and a wide variety of sea kayaking adventures in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore that launch from our inclusive and well-equipped Apostle Islands Base Camp. No matter which style paddling trip you choose, take your pick of unforgettable experiences to last a lifetime.
Seeing a New Perspective
No matter if you’re gliding across remote, northern lakes or experiencing your local urban environment in an entirely different way, you’re sure to gain new perspectives on each and every Wilderness Inquiry paddling trip. Our unique combination of canoe and sea kayak offerings ensure there’s a right experience for everyone!
Traveling from Point A to Point B
A unique aspect to some of our paddling experiences is the chance to go “expedition-style” — combining elements of paddling, portaging, and/or camping to get from one place to another. Examples include day-long adventures such as Mississippi River Day Trips or multi-day Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness expeditions!
Paddling Together
As one of our core values, this truly comes to life on our paddling trips. Whether you find yourself in a 10-person North canoe, tandem canoe, or kayak, teamwork and community are essential to any trip’s success. Our boats aren’t paddled alone – come join us!
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