Arranged by: Green Concierge Travel For more information about Green Concierge Travel click here—-Green Concierge Travel
Days/Nights: TBA
About the Trip
In this ecotravel package, you will experience a variety of natural settings from the North to the South of Wisconsin. You will be traveling in a hybrid rental car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car (depending on availability). You will find great accommodations, food, and interesting activities. Your trip will be anchored at each end by stays at two of the state’s acclaimed environmental Inns – The Arbor House – An Environmental Inn in Madison and the Pinehurst Inn in Bayfield.
Once you have picked up your hybrid rental car from Enterprise, you can venture north to Bayfield; following Highway 90/94 to Eau Claire and then north on 53. Stop at the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area, part of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve, for a picnic and a break at New Auburn. The Area offers unspoiled beauty with kettle lakes and many glacial features. The Interpretive Center provides information on the geologic history.
Continue north into Wisconsin’s northern pine forests and eventually to the shores of Lake Superior. When you arrive in Bayfield, you will find a warm welcome at the Pinehurst Inn. You will be staying in the Garden House, a perfect jumping off point for adventure or quiet exploration.
Dreamcatcher Sailing offers you a chance to explore and experience this Great Lake in a peaceful and unique way. Sail the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior on a 2 ½ hour hands-on trip for two people with Dreamcatcher Sailing. Take the wheel, help handle the sails or just relax, while viewing the weather-carved sandstone cliffs, clear waters, wild beaches, and lighthouses of the Gaylord Nelson Wilderness Area.
And when you are done, your hosts at Pinehurst Inn will welcome you back. After two nights in this beautiful location, head south towards Madison. Upon reaching Madison, check in at the Arbor House. From this inviting inn, you can walk or ride a bike to the University of Wisconsin Arboretum and enjoy nature’s seasonal splendor and you can take a tour down Monroe St. to sample the flavor of the day at Michael’s Frozen Custard.
For your final day trip, head north from Madison on Highway 12, passing Sauk Prairie and the Wisconsin River, to Baraboo. Baraboo is the location of your personal behind the scenes tour of the world renowned International Crane Foundation. The International Crane Foundation works to ensure the stabilization and continuation of this ancient and amazing bird species and to conserve the habitats that sustain cranes and numerous other species of wildlife.
So what are you waiting for?? Wisconsin’s ecotravel package is waiting for you!
Includes: 2 Night accommodation at
Part 1: 2 Nights in Pinehurst Inn Garden House
Bayfield, WI
2 Nights
About the Trip
This 2 night stay at the Pinehurst Inn Garden House Room is valid Sunday through Thursday, and guests will enjoy the Pinehurst “eco-elegance” any time of year. Pinehurst is located in Bayfield, Wisconsin, gateway to the Apostle Islands. The property consists of a historic (1885) lumber baron mansion and the more recently added Garden House. This combination of history and sustainability provide an ideal getaway for young and old alike. Guests enjoy rooms that have been designed with guest comforts in mind – comfy beds with organic cotton linens, unique quilts and luxurious robes. Air-jetted whirlpools provide a spa experience in the most environmentally sound manner. Fireplaces add to the ambiance, along with the wooded setting on Pikes Creek. Guests enjoy a full breakfast at Pinehurst Inn. We pride ourselves in meeting dietary needs while also using as much local produce and organic foods as possible. Local berry farms and orchards provide amazing blueberries, apples, raspberries and strawberries – plus so much more. Organic, shade grown coffees and teas are enjoyed by all. Activities in the area are numerous depending on the season. Summer visitors take advantage of the opportunities provided by Lake Superior: sailing, kayaking, or cruising the Apostle Islands. Fall color is magnificent with active apple orchards providing great chance for nibbling. Winter offers the excitement of dog sledding, snow shoeing, XC skiing follow by the Pinehurst sauna. Or consider having a couples massage following your day of activities. Pinehurst Inn – connecting adventure, environment & personal rejuvenation.
Includes: 2 Nights Accommodation, Breakfast each morning
For more information on Pinehurst Inn click here—-Pinehurst Inn
Part 2: Afternoon Sail for Two from Dreamcatcher Sailing
Bayfield, WI
Afternoon 2.5 hour sail
About the Trip
Sail the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior near Bayfield, Wisconsin on a 2 ½ hour hands-on trip for two people with Dreamcatcher Sailing. Take the wheel, help handle the sails or just relax, while viewing the weather-carved sandstone cliffs, clear waters, wild beaches and lighthouses of the Gaylord Nelson Wilderness Area.
Includes: 2.5 hours sailing on Lake Superior in season, light snacks
For more information on the Afternoon Sail click here—-Afternoon Sail
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Part 3: Behind-the-Scenes at the International Crane Foundation
Baraboo, WI
Tour
About the Trip
ICF offers TIES supporters a unique, behind-the-scenes look at its headquarters located in Baraboo, Wisconsin. This memorable experience includes a guided “Cranes of the World” tour featuring the 15 crane species, tour of the Ron Sauey Memorial Library for Bird Conservation, and the opportunity to hike on 225-acres featuring restored tall grass prairie, oak savanna, and wetlands. ICF began in 1973 as a dream shared by two enthusiastic young men, Ron Sauey and George Archibald, who met as graduate students in ornithology at Cornell University. The dream was to save the world’s cranes—that idea has been the driving force behind ICF ever since. At the beginning, and for many years after, ICF was pledged to a mix of five essential activities: research, education, ecosystem protection, captive breeding, and reintroduction.Cranes are among the most spectacular, elusive, and beautiful birds on earth, with a heritage that goes back to prehistoric times. Watch the wheeling forms against a sunset, hear the pulsing rhythm of their calls, and you know they are unique. Their voices are clamorous trumpets from the past, eerie sounds with their long legs and necks outstretched in aerodynamic grace. In the words of ecologist Aldo Leopold, cranes are “nobility in the midst of mediocrity,” they are creatures “beyond the reach of words.”
Includes: Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the International Crane Foundation for two any time between April 15-October 31, light snacks
For more information on the International Crane Foundation click here—-ICF
Part 4: 1 Night Stay at Arbor House Madison, WI
1 Night
About the Trip
Enjoy 1-Night at Arbor House, an Award Winning Environmental Inn. Enjoy this 1 night stay in the Annex, where you will not only have wonderful accommodations, but also a hearty breakfast in the morning. Offer is valid Sunday through Thursday and for one year after it is issued.
Includes: 1 night at at the Arbor House, breakfast each day, and more.
For more information on Arbor House click here—-Arbor House
