Chain of Lakes Story Time Canoe Paddle with Wild Rumpus
Price
Activity Level
1-2
We rate trips on a scale from 1 (leisurely) to 5 (avid), with a range of activity levels in between.
Overview
Join us for an enchanting Story Time Canoe Paddle! Weโll combine the magic of story time with the outdoor beauty of a gentle canoe paddle on south Minneapolisโ Chain of Lakes. Together in our 10-person North canoes, we’ll sing and paddle on Bde Maka Ska, Lake of the Isles, and Cedar Lake. At Cedar Lake Point Beach, we’ll pull over onto the shore for a story time led by childrenโs bookstore Wild Rumpus booksellers Heather and Bo, themed around water and nature.
This event is perfect for families with children weighing 30 pounds and up; all children must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Personal floatation devices (life-jackets) will be provided for all participants.
We encourage you to bring sunscreen, water, snacks, and a picnic lunch to enjoy during story time. No canoeing experience is necessaryโWilderness Inquiry provides all equipment and basic instruction.
Each adult registration also includes a Wild Rumpus book purchase. Register to reserve your familyโs spots today! The youth fee for this trip is $35 and will be reflected upon booking your trip reservation.
Included/Excluded
- Skilled Outdoor Leader guides to captain your canoe
- Paddling & safety equipment
- Engaging information about plants, animals & cultural significance
- Transportation to and from trip starting location
- Meals and snacks
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Itinerary
Arrive at 10:00 a.m. for an opening welcome circle, safety talk, personal flotation device fitting, and paddle instruction. Youโll meet your boat captain and split into small groups to load into our 10-person North canoes and begin the journey toward Cedar Lake Point Beach, paddling for about 45 minutes while singing songs together and watching for wildlife along the way.
Once at the beach, youโll pull ashore for a 30-minute story time with Heather and Bo from Wild Rumpus, featuring books inspired by water, nature, and outdoor adventure.
After story time, everyone will load back into the canoes for the return trip to Bde Maka Ska North Beach, wrapping up a full, relaxed morning of paddling, stories, and time together on the water.ย
Our Approach to Accessibility
Wilderness Inquiry takes a creative and multifaceted approach to accessibility on trips and programs. Understandably, an ADA-level accessibility may not always be available in wilderness and even international settings. That is why we utilize Wilderness Inquiry’s Universal Program Participation Model (UPPM) to guide our approach to accessibility by leveraging key resources such as adaptive equipment, support personnel, itinerary and activity choices, and weighing in unique environmental factors to create experiences that can be accessible to many individuals. While our trips may not follow a one-size-fits-all approach, our team does its best to ensure a variety of travel and program options that offer differing levels of accessibility for a variety of needs and abilities. If you have questions about your ability to participate on a Wilderness Inquiry trip or program, our team is always willing to explore options and solutions that suit a traveler’s interest and ability – don’t hesitate to reach out!
I or a member of my family has a disability. Can I/they still participate?
We strive to put accessibility at the forefront of our programs so that individuals of all abilities, including people with disabilities, can successfully participate in our trips. If you or a member of your family has a disability, you will have an opportunity to confidentially share more during the registration process for your trip. A member of our team will connect with you further over the phone to make sure we are able to provide the appropriate support or accommodations you need to have a safe and rewarding experience on your trip.
Do you offer scholarships or financial aid?
Yes! We believe the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors should be available to everyone. To keep our programs as financially accessible as possible, each year we raise funds to support need-based scholarships. Certain restrictions apply. Financial aid is available for a select number of trips and is typically not available for international trips. Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more and apply.
What is your cancellation policy?
Trip deposits are due at the time of booking and are generally non-refundable.ย
- Within five weeks prior to trip departure (0-34 days):
- You are responsible for 100% of trip fees. No refunds issued.
- Five to ten weeks prior to trip departure (35-70 days):
- We will refund up to 50% of your trip fee, minus your deposit.
- Ten weeks or more prior to trip departure (71+ days):
- We will issue a refund of all trip fees paid, minus your deposit.
- The deposit may be credited to a future trip.
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