Plot A Course For Bears And Eagles On This Wild Wisconsin Sailing Adventure
By Ben Jones|Published March 22, 2024
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
Wisconsin’s winds can take you to some special places, and in far northern Wisconsin, you can discover another world. True North Sailing Charters takes adventurers into the wilds of the Apostle Islands in Wisconsin. The company offers a variety of experiences, taking travelers through islands that are home to pristine beaches, lush forests, and tons of wildlife. Every day is different in the islands, but keep your eyes open – these islands are home to many beautiful creatures, including bears and eagles.
The Apostle Islands are a group of 22 islands located in Lake Superior, off the northern tip of Wisconsin's Bayfield Peninsula.
These islands are known for their stunning natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and rich cultural history.
You can access the islands via passenger ferry, but there’s a much better way. True North harnesses the wind to take people into a world that few every see.
True North offers a range of excursions designed to showcase the best that the Apostle Islands have to offer. For those seeking a taste of sailing without committing to a full-day excursion, the Bayfield Adventure Sail is the way to go.
With sights of the North or West Channel, LaPointe, Madeline, Basswood, and surrounding islands, this 2-hour, 15-minute sail is a great way to get a taste of the region.
If you have a little more time, consider a full day sail. Trips aboard vessels like the catamaran Echo offer the chance to visit destinations such as Stockton, Raspberry, or Manitou Islands.
Stockton Island, in particular - along with Sand and Oak Islands - is known for its population of swimming black bears.
If you are up for a bigger adventure, consider a multi-day trip. An extended journey allows guests to delve deeper into the wonders of the islands, with opportunities for snorkeling, paddle-boarding, dinghy excursions, beach combing, and trail hikes.
Spending nights anchored among the islands, guests can take in the tranquility of the wilderness under starlit skies and at dusk and dawn, scan the shoreline for wildlife.
These trips aren’t just about sailing - they are about creating moments of magic and memories that last a lifetime. Enjoy the trip!
I’ve had some good times sailing the Great Lakes – this charter company is on my bucket list. Someday! Learn more about True North Charters on the charter company’s website. Make your travel plans on Booking.com. Interested in more Wisconsin escapes? Here are more of the best places to stay in Wisconsin.
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