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20 Pickford Avenue Hessel, MI 49745 Phone: 906-484-4157 E-Mail: info@WoodsWaterEcotours.com |
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ECOTOUR & OUTFITTER SHOP Friendly People - - Beautiful Places - - Trained Guides- - Specialty Gear Sales |
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Explore the scenic wilderness of the Upper Peninsula with Woods & Waters guided ectours, located in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan about 30 miles northeast of the Mackinac Bridge along the shores of Northern Lake Huron within the Les Cheneaux Islands. Woods & Waters Ecotours offer hiking outings throughout the backcountry or biking on woodland trails. Kayak among the Les Cheneaux Islands of Lake Huron, Drummond Island, St. Mary's River, Isle Royale, and other custom locations. Paddle under the full moon or try your hand at the Raku Pottery Workshop. We offer a variety of year-round outings for individuals, families, or groups who want to explore the woods and waters of the beautiful Upper Peninsula. Overnight camping or lodge based stays that includes meals, guides, interpretation, and gear.
Our tours include Beginner to Advanced Kayaking, Biking, Hiking, Birding, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Dogsledding, Wildflower Tours, Family Trips, Business Retreats & Teambuilding, School Groups, Women's Trips, Women's Wellness Weekend, All Women's Harvest Campout, Raku Pottery Workshop, B&B's, Historical Camps, and Custom Tours. You can join one of our planned outings or we will be happy to customize a tour for you or your group conducted by our experienced guides. Most of our tours are in this scenic area of the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan where you can enjoy the natural beauty of the woods and waters. Call or stop by our office and we will help you have a fun day enjoying the outdoors. Custom trips available. Tour Packages:
Summer offers wonderful paddling adventures, hiking, and a variety of mountain bike trips. Tours include Drummond Island Explorations; Great Lakes Island Life kayak trip to remote islands and overnight stay at a historic island lodge; The St. Mary's River Mariners Journey, visiting a different island on the St. Mary's River each day and relaxing in comfort at a beautiful B&B on Drummond Island at night; Great Lakes and Wild Lands Tour of the Les Cheneaux Islands, Drummond Island, and a trip to the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory and Tahquamenon Falls near Paradise. We also offer overnight Island Campouts on one of the outer island with campfires, storytelling, and hikes. Great for the family. Fall color is spectacular in northern Michigan. We offer our Drummond Island Explorations; Bird Conservation- A touch of the Tropics in the Northwoods; Pots Paddles, and Caves; The Women's Harvest Campout; The Women's Spa and Wellness Weekend; and Great Lakes Island Life Tours.
DAY TRIPS Only have a few hours or a day to explore? We offer day trips from 2 hours to about 5 hours with guides and interpretation provided. Refreshments and lunch included on our longer trips. Bikes available. Tours include Natural Pavement Pursuits Bike outing on Drummond Island's natural limestone pavement and ledges; Cliff Overlook Hike exploring the backcountry shoreline on Drummond Island where bears and wolves frequent; The Les Cheneaux Village Biking Tour to various points of interest; Migratory Birding Trips; Raku Pottery Workshop; and our Easy Going Family Kayak Jaunt (2 & 4 hours trips) We offer a wide variety of kayaking day trips
including a 2-hour introductory trip that is great
for families with younger children with easy
paddling. We also have a trip of 3-4 hours for
beginners to advanced paddlers, with a guide and
refreshments provided, or a full day trip of 6-7
hours for beginners to advanced paddlers. Guide and lunch provided. Full Moon Kayak
Trip: Paddle in moonlit waters of Les
Cheneaux while you watch a sunset and listen to the
nightlife in a marsh. Kayak, gear, &
instruction provided. KAYAK INSTRUCTION EXTENDED KAYAK
JOURNEYS
OUTFITTER SHOP Stop in Outfitter shop and find quality paddling, camping, and biking gear. We sell Valley, P & H, and Current Designs kayaks and Wenonah Canoes. Many choices are available for paddling accessories. Cannondale and KHS bikes are available.Discover local gifts for the nature lover. Open year round. We also offer mountain bike, kayak, and canoe rentals and have new and used kayaks for sale. Kayak renters will need a kayak safety class, if they haven't taken a course before. Training available. Cross Country Skis and Snowshoes available. Reservations are recommended, but if you are in the area, call or stop by our Outfitters Shop at 20 Pickford Avenue, Hessel, MI and we will be glad to set up an outing for you while you are visiting the area. We appreciate advanced notice for large groups. For detailed information, rates, and dates, please call 906-484-4157, e-mail, or visit our web site at WoodsWaterEcotours.com. Let us know when you are going to be in the area and we will be happy to arrange a tour so you can enjoy the beauty of the undeveloped wilderness of the Upper Peninsula.
Call 906-484-4157, e-mail, or visit our web site WoodsWaterEcotours.com for additional information, dates, reservation information, and rates for our scheduled trips, or contact us and we will be happy to design a custom trip for you or your group.
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