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Boundary Waters Canoe Area

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Join In Adventures

Green Earth Outdoors offers a variety of scheduled excursions for those who would just like to join-in on a trip along with other like-minded people who enjoy the wild.  Our Join-In Adventures are ideal for people who are new to the outdoors, those who want to participate in increasingly more challenging terrain and hone their skills, and those wanting to prepare for longer, more difficult trips.  Or perhaps you just want to join-in so you can simply get outside.  Whatever the reason, all trips include food, group gear, camp and permit fees, roundtrip transportation from Louisville (unless noted otherwise), guide(s), natural and historical interpretation of the trip destination, offset of carbon emissions generated from the trip and lots of outdoor fun.  If these trips fit your style but not your schedule, use our Trip Request Form and let us know a time that works for you.

Join us on any three Join In Adventures in 2010 and SAVE 20%! That’s right! After completing any two Join In Adventuress in 2010 at the regular published price, Green Earth Outdoors will discount your third trip by an amount equal to 20% of the total published price of the three trips combined.

Backpacking

Two Lakes Loop Trail, Indiana

As the name implies, this scenic 15-mile loop trail in Hoosier National Forest circles two beautiful lakes as the trail passes over rolling hills in a mix of deciduous and coniferous forest.  Wildlife is plentiful and the lakes offer great fishing.  This trip is ideal for the beginning backpacker, families or anyone who appreciates a relaxing walk in the woods.   Two sessions are available, each offering a unique perspective of the forest.

Fee per person: $95

Trip Rating:   
Group Size: Min 4 Max 10

  • March 19-21, 2010
  • November 11-13, 2010

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan

Join us as we enjoy 5 days of incredible backpacking along a sublime stretch of the North Country Scenic Trail in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We will cover a total of 46 miles high on the cliffs and dunes above Lake Superior. Camping is at backcountry sites, visiting one of the country’s newest designated wilderness areas sleeping to the sounds of the shore and the deep North Woods. With few hills to climb and fall colors near prime, this is a trip suited for all experience levels. Trip begins and ends in Marquette, Michigan.

Fee per person: $695

Trip Rating:   
Group Size: Min 4 Max 7

  • September 20-25, 2010
Accommodations: 4 nights camping, 1 night lodging



Pictured Rocks Itinerary:

Night before: Since we will meet at 9:00 am on Day one of your trip, you may choose to arrive in Marquette the night before our trip begins.

Day 1: Meet in Marquette, MI at 9 am at the Country Inn and Suites near Sawyer International Airport. Ground transportation begins with travel to the Munising Falls Interpretive Center (our hiking end point) where a shuttle will take us to the trailhead. Hiking begins with backcountry camping.

Day 2-Day 4: Continue hiking, overnights in wilderness campsites with plenty of opportunities for exploring, lake walking, or relaxing.

Day 5: Finish hiking, travel back to Marquette for celebration dinner and overnight accommodations.

Day 6: Return to Sawyer International Airport for outgoing flights home.

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Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, Kentucky

Join Green Earth Outdoors for a weekend backpacking trip that will combine history with natural beauty at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in Kentucky. You will follow the Wilderness Road as Daniel Boone did in 1775 and hike along forested ridges with spectacular panoramic views of where Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia join together. Fee covers food, group gear, all park, permit and camp fees, roundtrip ground transportation from Louisville International Airport or downtown, guides, natural and historical interpretation of the area, and offset of carbon emissions generated from the trip. Come to Louisville a few days early or stay later and enjoy the Kentucky Derby Festival in full swing.

Fee per person: $265

Trip Rating:   
Group Size: Min 6 Max 14

  • April 22-25, 2010
  • September 9-12, 2010

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Adventure Hiking Trail, Indiana

The 27-mile Adventure Hiking Trail holds true to its name.  The trail travels through every region of Harrison-Crawford State Forest, the state’s largest, between the three waterways it contains. The trail features natural bluffs overlooking the Ohio River, Blue River, and Indian Creek, mixed with the karst landscape of caves and sinkholes, and the diversity and density of native wildlife and vegetation, all enhancing the trail’s character.  A natural progression from the Two Lakes Loop Trail, this trip offers a challenging weekend for intermediate backpackers or those wanting to improve their skills.  Two sessions available, one in full bloom, the other with fall colors, both incredibly beautiful.

Fee per person: $155

Trip Rating:
Group Size: Min 4 Max 10

  • May 13-16, 2010
  • October 14-17, 2010

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Knobstone Trail, Indiana

The Knobstone Trail is the longest continuous hiking trail in Indiana and the rugged terrain of this 58-mile backcountry hike is often compared to the Appalachian Trail.  The trail intermittently follows the crest of the Knobstone Escarpment, rising 500 feet above surrounding forests and farmlands and passing through Clark State Forest, Elk Creek Public Fishing Area, and Jackson-Washington State Forest.   A challenging and wonderful experience for those who want to move beyond weekend backpacking and enjoy the fall colors at their peak.  This trip is autumn backpacking at its best.

Fee per person: $285

Trip Rating:  
Group Size: Min 5 Max 10

  • October 27-November 1, 2010

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Canoeing

Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Minnesota

For this extended canoe camping trip, we head north to the less visited and more pristine Eastern part of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Superior National Forest.  We will paddle part of the Voyageurs Route that runs along the US-Canadian border in true wilderness fashion which offers excellent fishing, scenic waterfalls, high cliffs, island campsites and plenty of wildlife. Our route offers a great mix of river and lake canoeing for enhancing your paddling skills.  This trip starts and ends in Duluth, Minnesota from where roundtrip ground transportation is provided and includes scenic stops while traveling to the BWCA.   An ideal trip for families, a group of friends or anyone who wants to expand their canoeing adventures.

Fee per person: $895

Trip Rating:  
Group Size: Min 4 Max 8

  • August 21-28, 2010 

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Everglades, Florida

Join us as we escape the cold Midwest winter for the warm and tropical environment of Everglades National Park.  We will paddle the 99-mile Wilderness Waterway which traverses the park and offers a unique experience in canoeing combined with a diverse wildlife population.  Our camp each night varies between ground sites, beaches and chickees.   Roundtrip transportation is included from the Ft. Lauderdale airport (FLL) and includes inn accommodations near the beach the first and final night.  A unique experience for the seasoned paddler and anyone who enjoys wildlife and tropical beauty.

Fee per person: $1,295

Trip Rating:  
Group Size: Min 4 Max 10

  • December 2-12, 2010       

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Jack's Fork River, Missouri

Join us as we float down one of America’s cleanest and most beautiful spring-fed rivers located in Missouri’s Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The first national park area to protect a wild river system, the Ozark’s offer a multitude of natural beauty and outdoor recreation. We will spend Saturday floating down the Jacks Fork River in canoes as it is the best way to see the Ozark Riverways as it winds through a landscape of rugged hills and towering bluffs. Our camp both Friday and Saturday night is near the quiet running river with delicious meals, along with optional programs and fellowship. A great trip for families, friends, or indivduals, and no prior canoeing or camping experience is required. Departs/Returns to Louisville.

Fee per person: $385

Trip Rating:
Group Size: Min 6 Max 13

  • May 21-23, 2010       

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