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Trip Descriptions: Summer
2008
Travel Club I
June 16-20, 2008 (Day Trips) $275  |
Day
Trips to Area Attractions -
a
Great Way to Start the Summer!
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Monday
- Dodgeville
Governor
Dodge State Park
Hike to
beautiful Stephens Falls, swim and fish at one of
Wisconsin's biggest and best state parks.
Tuesday
- Eagle
Old
World Wisconsin
Travel back
in time and share the living history of Wisconsin
as you experience the sights and sounds of Wisconsin's
long ago. Experience a historic adventure
quest created by Wander Wisconsin.
Wednesday
- Wisconsin Dells
Kalahari
Water Park
Slide and
splash at one of America's largest water parks and
one of THE LARGEST indoor water parks anywhere.
Thursday
- Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Public Museum / Humphrey IMAX Theatre
Spend a
day exploring one of the best natural history museums
in the country and experience a movie on the IMAX
screen!
Friday
- Wisconsin Dells
Mt.
Olympus Water & Theme Park
Rollercoasters, go carts and waterslides await you
at this Wisconsin Dells megapark.
Drop-off
and pick-up is at Elver Park (map). across from the Madison Outpost.
Drop-off
is at 8:00 a.m. and pick-up is between 5:00 and
5:30 p.m. daily.
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Travel Club II
June 30 - July 3, 2008 (Day Trips) $225 |
Day
Trips to Area Attractions -
Celebrate
America's Birthday with Wander
Wisconsin!
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Monday
- Dubuque
National
Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Experience
. . . Encounter . . . Investigate . . . Discover
adventures of the Mississippi River. Visit
five large interactive river aquariums, tour the
steamboat William M. Black, and experience Mississippi
Journey, a trip down the river in the wide screen,
high definition Journey Theater.
Tuesday
- Wisconsin Dells
Wizard
Quest
Wizard
Quest is an interactive fantasy game played in a
13,000 square foot, themed labyrinth called the
quadrasphere. Your quest is to locate and
release the imprisoned wizards. To do this
you must collect "glimmers" and navigate your way
through the quadrasphere which is full of secret
passages, hidden entrances and some traps.
Pirate's
Cove Adventure Golf
Putt around
the wild and wacky carpeted landscapes of Wisconsin
Dells' largest mini-golf course.
Wisconsin
Ducks
It is excitement
on wheels and waves aboard the Original Wisconsin
Ducks. Climb aboard and see some of the coolest
rock formations in Wisconsin Dells.
Wednesday
- Milwaukee
Milwaukee
County Zoo
Meet all
kinds of animals at one of the best zoos in the
U.S.!
Thursday
- Wisconsin Dells
Noah's
Ark Water Park
Splash and slide at America's largest waterpark!
Drop-off
and pick-up is at Elver Park (map) across from the Madison Outpost.
Drop-off
is at 8:00 a.m. and pick-up is between 5:00 and
5:30 p.m. daily.
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Travel Club III
August 25-29, 2008 (Day Trips) $280 |
Day
Trips to Area Attractions -
a
Great Way to End the Summer!
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Monday
- Dubuque
National
Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Experience
. . . Encounter . . . Investigate . . . Discover
adventures of the Mississippi River. Visit
five large interactive river aquariums, tour the
steamboat William M. Black, and experience Mississippi
Journey, a trip down the river in the wide screen,
high definition Journey Theater.
Tuesday
- Spring Green
House
on the Rock
Visit House
on the Rock Wander Wisconsin style. Spend
the day exploring this extraordinary complex of
rooms, streets, buildings and gardens covering over
200 acres through an interactive scavenger hunt
created by Wander Wisconsin!
Wednesday
- Wisconsin Dells
Noah's
Ark Water Park
Splash
and slide at America's largest waterpark!
Thursday
- Milwaukee
Discovery
World Museum at Pier Wisconsin
Discovery
World's 150 hands-on exhibits, live theater shows
and interactive activities are a combination of
science, technology, entrepreneurship and FUN!
Friday
- Wisconsin Dells
Mt.
Olympus Water & Theme Park
Rollercoasters,
go carts and waterslides await you at this Wisconsin
Dells mega park.
Drop-off
and pick-up is at Elver Park (map) across from the Madison Outpost.
Drop-off
is at 8:00 a.m. and pick-up is between 5:00 and
5:30 p.m. daily.
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Mirror Lake State Park
June 23-27, 2008 (2 Nights / 5 Days) $350 |
A
Great Way to Catch the
Camping Spirit for the Summer!
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Monday
Blue
Mound State Park
Hike and
swim at the only Wisconsin state park with a swimming
pool.
Tuesday
Kalahari
Water Park
Slide
and splash at one of America's largest water parks
and THE LARGEST indoor water park anywhere.
Wednesday
- Friday
Mirror
Lake State Park
On Wednesday,
pack your bag for a two-night camping trip to Mirror
Lake State Park to put the skills you've learned
into practice. We'll hike, play games, cook
out, fish, swim and go canoeing.
Drop-off
and pick-up is at the Madison Outpost (map).
Day
Programs - Monday and Tuesday: Drop-off 8:00 a.m. / Pick-up 5:30 p.m.
Overnight
Trip - Wednesday-Friday: Drop-off 8:00 a.m, Wednesday / Pick-up 5:30 p.m, Friday
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CAMPSITE
Mirror
Lake State Park
This
park is named for its centerpiece, a lake which
often is so calm that not a ripple marks its surface.
The lake reflects a wooded shoreline with cliffs
up to 50 feet high, a swimming beach, and wetlands
that are home to a variety of wildlife.
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Wildcat Mountain State Park
July 27-August 1, 2008 (5 Nights / 6 Days) $450 |
A
Great Way to Catch the
Camping Spirit for the Summer!
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Sunday
Depart
for Wildcat Mountain State Park and set up camp.
Monday
Explore
Wisconsin's subterranean world at Popp's Cave near
Richland Center. In some places the cave is
50 feet below the entrance, 70 feet below the surface,
and 645 feet long. The cave includes a few
large rooms connected by passages which, at times,
are fairly small. Explore under the supervision
of the experienced cavers from Family Service.
Tuesday
Canoeing
on the Kickapoo River
Wednesday
Exploring
and swimming at Wildcat Mountain State Park.
Thursday
Mt.
Olympus Water & Theme Park
Rollercoasters,
go carts and waterslides await you at this Wisconsin
Dells water and theme park.
Friday
Clean up camp, choose some favorite activities
and return to Madison.
Drop-off
and pick-up is at the Madison Outpost (map).
Sunday
Drop-Off: 9:00 a.m. / Friday Pick-up: 5:00 p.m.
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CAMPSITE
Wildcat
Mountain State Park
On a
steep ridge overlooking the scenic Kickapoo River
Valley, Wildcat Mountain State Park offers hiking
trails with spectacular views, group camping, canoeing
on the Kickapoo River, and a nature center with
interpretive programs.
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Devil's Lake State Park
August 10-15, 2008 (5 Nights / 6 Days) $450 |
A
Great Way to Catch the
Camping Spirit for the Summer!
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Sunday
Depart
for Devil's Lake State Park and set up camp.
Monday
- Thursday
Devil's
Lake State Park
Camping,
canoeing, swimming and exploring at the park.
Parfrey's
Glen
Wisconsin's
oldest state natural area, Parfrey's Glen, is
in the
southeast corner of Devil's Lake State Park. It
is a special and fragile place with unique plants, animals,
and geology.
Noah's
Ark Water Park
Splash
and slide at America's largest waterpark!
Friday
Clean
up camp, choose some favorite activities and return
to Madison.
Drop-off
and pick-up is at the Madison Outpost (map).
Sunday
Drop-Off: 11:00 a.m. / Friday Pick-up: 5:00 p.m.
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CAMPSITE
Devil's
Lake State Park
At Devil's
Lake State Park, 500-foot quartzite bluffs formed
1.5 billion years ago tower above a 360-acre lake.
The 9,117-acre state park is 2 miles south of Barabo0
and about 30 miles north of Madison. More people
visit Devil's Lake State Park annually-1.2 to 1.4
million-than any other state park in Wisconsin.
Devil's Lake has 29.9 miles of hiking trails, two
swimming beaches, nearly 100 species of birds (close
to half the total in Wisconsin), and well maintained
group campsites.
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Devil's Lake State Park
August 18-22,
2008 (2 Nights / 5 Days) $350 |
A
Great Way to Catch the
Camping Spirit for the Summer!
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Monday
Blue
Mound State Park
Hike,
camp and swim at the only Wisconsin
state
park with a swimming pool.
Tuesday
Mt.
Olympus Water & Theme Park
Rollercoasters,
go carts and waterslides await you at this Wisconsin
Dells water and theme park.
Wednesday
- Friday
Devil's
Lake State Park
On Wednesday,
pack your bag for a two night camping trip to Devil's
Lake State Park to put the skills you've learned
into practice. We'll hike, play games, cook
out, fish, swim and go canoeing.
Drop-off
and pick-up is at the Madison Outpost (map).
Day
Programs - Monday and Tuesday: Drop-off 8:00 a.m. / Pick-up 5:30 p.m.
Overnight
Trip - Wedneday-Friday: Drop-off 8:00 a.m., Wednesday/ Pick-up 5:30 p.m., Friday
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CAMPSITE
Devil's
Lake State Park
At Devil's
Lake State Park, 500-foot quartzite bluffs formed
1.5 billion years ago tower above a 360-acre lake.
The 9,117-acre state park is 2 miles south of Barabo0
and about 30 miles north of Madison. More people
visit Devil's Lake State Park annually-1.2 to 1.4
million-than any other state park in Wisconsin.
Devil's Lake has 29.9 miles of hiking trails, two
swimming beaches, nearly 100 species of birds (close
to half the total in Wisconsin), and well maintained
group campsites.
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Wet 'N' Wild In The Dells
June 22-27, 2008 (5 Nights / 6 Days) $475 |
A
Week of Camping and Wisconsin Dells Attractions!
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Every
day is a new adventure at one of the amazing Wisconsin
Dells water and theme parks. Splash around
or get totally soaked. The adventure is yours during
this week of water adventures.
Kalahari
Water Park
The "splash
down " to fun begins on Monday
when we head to the Kalahari, the home of the largest
indoor water park anywhere.
Wisconsin
Ducks
It is excitement
on wheels and waves aboard the Original Wisconsin
Ducks. Climb aboard and see some of the coolest
rock formations in Wisconsin Dells.
Pirate's
Cove Adventure Golf
Putt around
the wild and wacky carpeted landscapes of Wisconsin
Dells' largest
mini-golf
course.
Canoeing/Fishing
at Devil's Lake
Spend one
day exploring the Devil's Lake area by canoe.
The scenery is outstanding with beautiful rock formations.
Cast out your fishing line and see what you
might catch.
Mt.
Olympus Water & Theme Park
Thursday
we will "RIDE" the waves into Mt. Olympus Water
and Theme Park. You can ride wave after
water-rushing wave or head for the rollercoasters
and go carts at the Mt. Olympus Water and Theme
Park.
Whether it is rolling ripples in the lazy rivers or
pulse-pounding theme rides, Wet 'N' Wild in the Dells
has something for everyone!
Drop-off
and pick-up is at the Madison Outpost (map).
Sunday
Drop-Off: 9:00 a.m. / Friday Pick-up: 5:00 p.m.
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CAMPSITE
Devil's
Lake State Park
At Devil's
Lake State Park, 500-foot quartzite bluffs formed
1.5 billion years ago tower above a 360-acre lake.
The 9,117-acre state park is 2 miles south of Barabo0
and about 30 miles north of Madison. More people
visit Devil's Lake State Park annually-1.2 to 1.4
million-than any other state park in Wisconsin.
Devil's Lake has 29.9 miles of hiking trails, two
swimming beaches, nearly 100 species of birds (close
to half the total in Wisconsin), and well maintained
group campsites.
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| Ultimate Angler
July 6-11, 2008 (5 Nights / 6 Days) $490 |
Join
Us For The
Ultimate Wisconsin Fishing Trip!
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Lake
Fishing in Hayward
Some
of the finest fishing in the state of Wisconsin
can be found in Sawyer County and the Hayward Lakes
area. Trophy musky, walleye, smallmouth bass and
panfish all swim in these waters with many monster
fish being taken annually. Moose Lake and the world
famous Chippewa Flowage are some of the bodies of
water we have to choose from.
National
Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward
The highlight
of the museum complex is a landmark "Shrine to Anglers" which is a structure one-half city block
long and four and one-half stories tall, of concrete,
steel and fiberglass, hand-sculpted into the likeness
of a leaping fish (Muskie). Its innards are a museum
and its gaping open jaw accommodates about 20 persons
or more as an observation platform. The landmark
is surrounded by a quarter-acre nature pond.
Fly
Fishing on the Bois Brule River
Spend
a day with fly fishing experts who will
introduce you to the art of fly fishing.
Duluth
Charter Boat Fishing
Experience
fishing on Lake Supervior for king salmon, lake
trout, coho and others with the help of an experienced
charter boat fishing guide.
Drop-off
and pick-up is at the Madison Outpost (map).
Sunday
Drop-Off: 9:00 a.m. / Friday Pick-up: 5:00 p.m.
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CAMPSITE
Amnicon
Falls State Park
Amnicon
Falls State Park is best known for the beautiful
Amnicon River, a cornerstone of the park.
Amnicon meaning "where the fish spawn" was name
by the Ojibwa Indians. This 825-acre park
features waterfalls and rapids along the Amnicon
River. There is a covered foot bridge that
allows visitors to look downstream to red sandstone
believed to be 3,000 feet deep.
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Kayaking Kicks
July 13-18, 2008 (5 Nights / 6 Days) $650 |
Five
Nights in Door County -Kayaking, Camping, Touring
and Biking
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Kayaking
with Bayshore Outdoor Store
Spend three
mornings learning to kayak with the pros from the
Bayshore Outdoor Store. Learn paddling basics
and kayak safety before exploring the beautiful
Door County coastline in solo or tandem kayaks.
Biking
at Peninsula State Park
With over
nine miles of trails to explore, Peninsula State
Park offers a variety of terrain for our biking
adventure. We will rent bikes at the park.
Touring
Door County
When you're
not on the water or biking through the park, you'll
have plenty of time to play at the beach, explore
the miles of shoreline and visit local attractions.
Participants
must be in good physical condition and present Wander
Wisconsin with a valid American
Red Cross Level IV Swim Card or equivalent.
Drop-off
and pick-up is at the Madison Outpost (map).
Sunday
Drop-Off: 9:00 a.m. / Friday Pick-up: 5:00 p.m.
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CAMPSITE
Peninsula
State Park
Peninsula
State Park, established in 1909, is a 3,776-acre
state treasure on Wisconsin's Door County peninsula.
Nearly seven miles of Lake Michigan's Green Bay
shoreline wrap around a landscape of forests, meadows
and wetlands. Rocky bluffs ascend over 150
feet while deer graze contentedly in abandoned farm
fields. Considered Wisconsin's most complete park,
Peninsula is also its most popular camping destination.
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Summer Sampler
July 20-25, 2008 (5 Nights / 6 Days) $550 |
Five
Nights Camping, Canoeing,
Horseback Riding and More!
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Black
River State Forest
Spend a
day hiking, exploring and swimming in Black River
State
Forest.
Horseback
Riding with Wilderness Pursuit Horseback Adventures
Spend
one day horseback riding with a picnic lunch packed
in on the horses.
Canoeing
on the Black River
Spend
a day exploring the Black River area by canoe.
This stretch of river has a character all of its
own. The scenery is outstanding: beautiful
rock formations, wooded shorelines and small sandy
beaches along the way.
Mt.
Olympus Water & Theme Park
Rollercoasters,
go carts and waterslides await you at this Wisconsin
Dells water and theme park.
Drop-off
and pick-up is at the Madison Outpost (map).
Sunday Drop-Off:
9:00 a.m. / Friday Pick-up: 5:00 p.m.
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CAMPSITE
Black
River State Forest
The Black
River State Forest includes approximately 67,000
acres in northern Wisconsin. The area is unique
among the state forests mainly because of its geological
features. Hike to the top of Castle Mound,
visit the Black River Falls area, canoe the Black
River and enjoy the magnificent natural setting
of the Black River State Forest.
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Wings, Waves & Wheels
July 27 - August 1, 2008 (5 Nights / 6 Days) $485 |
Five
Nights - Join Us for a Fast-Paced Week of
Virtual Flight, Auto Racing, Submarine Adventure and BIG FUN!
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Overnight
on the U.S.S. Cobia, Manitowoc
The Wisconsin
Maritime Museum's USS COBIA overnight is a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to experience first-hand a taste of
the submarine lifestyle. Campers will receive
a guided tour and spend the night on board a World
War II submarine.
Experimental
Aircraft Association's AirVenture, Oshkosh
The world's
greatest aviation celebration and premier aviation
event. Campers will try their hands at virtual
flying using flight simulators, control-line flying
and building their own balsa glider. A visit
to the EAA AirVenture Museum will also be part of
this interactive experience.
Speedzone
Raceway, Oshkosh
Wisconsin's
premier dirt race track. Campers will see
exciting racing action at Wisconsin's best dirt
track racing facilities!
Drop-off
and pick-up is at the Madison Outpost (map).
Sunday
Drop-Off: 9:00 a.m. / Friday Pick-up: 5:00 p.m.
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CAMPSITE
High
Cliff State Park
Our home
in the Green Bay Area, High Cliff is the only state-owned
recreational area on Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's
largest lake. The park has a marina, historic
sites, a campground, picnic areas and shelters,
a beach, observable wildlife, play areas and great
campsites.
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River Runner
August 3-8, 2008 (5 Nights / 6 Days) $560 |
Canoe
and Raft in the
Peshtigo River Area!
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Rafting
at Wildman Whitewater Ranch
Experience
all the whitewater action of the famous ROARING
RAPIDS of the Peshtigo River; the longest continuous
stretch of rapids in the Midwest.
Alpine
Climbing Tower/Ropes Course at Wildman Ranch
The alpine
tower is a remarkable high ropes course adventure
constructred on a series of verticle towers, providing
an unforgettable outdoor experience. Summit
the tower and experience the dramatic 100 foot swing
by choice.
Northern
Highlands Two Night Canoe Trip
Explore
the rivers and lakes of the Northern Highlands State
Forest; including a night on Fox Island.
Participants
must be in good physical condition and present Wander
Wisconsin with a valid American
Red Cross Level IV Swim Card or equivalent.
Drop-off
and pick-up is at the Madison Outpost (map).
Sunday
Drop-Off: 11:00 a.m. / Friday Pick-up: 5:00 p.m.
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CAMPSITE
Northern
Highlands State Forest
The forest
is characterized by its abundance of scenic lakes
and streams. There are over 900 lakes that
lie within the forest boundary and there are numerous
streams and rivers. Hiking through the forest
means seeing and appreciating the beauty of the
forest, swamps, lake shores and streams. The
abundance of trails throughout the forest provide
an excellent way to listen to a variety of birds,
to view wildlife and to observe the diverse plant
species found here. A wide variety of wildlife
and bird species that occur in northern Wisconsin
can be found within the forest. Be sure to
keep your eyes open to see a soaring bald eagle
or your ears tuned in to hear a loon or two.
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Sportacular!
August 10-15, 2008 (5 Nights / 6 Days) $485 |
Five
Nights - Packers! Brewers! Bucks!
Experience Wisconsin's Best Sporting Adventures!
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Green
Bay Packer Experience
Tour Lambeau
Field and see behind-the-scenes areas, visit the
Packers Hall of Fame, play interactive games at
the Packer Experience and, if we visit training
camp at just the right time, we might even meet
some players and get an autograph.
Miller
Park, Play Ball!
Catch a
Milwaukee Brewers baseball game.
Bradley
Center Tour
Get a tour
of the Bradley Center, home of the Milwaukee
Bucks NBA basketball games. Get a behind
the scenes tour of the Buck's locker room.
Camp
Randall / Kohl Center Tours
Go Badgers!
Drop-off
and pick-up is at the Madison Outpost (map).
Sunday
Drop-Off: 9:00 a.m. / Friday Pick-up: 5:00 p.m.
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CAMPSITES
High
Cliff State Park
Our home
in the Green Bay Area, High Cliff is the only state-owned
recreational area on Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin's
largest lake. The park has a marina, historic
sites, a campground, picnic areas and shelters,
a beach, observable wildlife, play areas and great
campsites.
Kettle
Moraine State Forest
More than
21,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie
restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests
can be found in the Southern Unit, making this a
popular area for a wide variety of visitors.
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Wisconsin Rocks!
August 17-22, 2008 (5 Nights / 6 Days) $500 |
Explore
Wisconsin's Rocks while
Camping, Climbing and Caving!
TRIP
HIGHLIGHTS
Cave
of the Mounds - Blue Mounds
Since
it's accidental discovery more than 60 years ago
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