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Join the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin and the North Lakeland Discovery Center on this 4-day wintry adventure in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. Search for secretive owls, track wildlife in the snow, and explore spectacular icy waterfalls on this fun-filled expedition. We’ll travel by snowshoe, cross-country ski and foot to witness the magnificent winter landscape and its inhabitants.<\/p>\n
This trip is in partnership with North Lakeland Discovery Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Groomed-trail.jpg” alt=”An Emerald Touncanet perched on a tree branch. 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For waterfall viewing, participants should be able to hike up to 5 miles and ascend or descend steep stairs and sloped trails. Physical activities typically last for 3 or more hours at a time.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Five bunk house style cabins that include bathrooms with showers. Housing will be shared by other members of your group. Nearby hotel lodging available at your own expense.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Statehouse-Early-winter-sunset6.jpg” title_text=”Statehouse Early Winter Sunset6″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Wintry sunset by North Lakeland Discovery Center<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The base cost is $990 per person. The price includes bunkhouse accommodations, meals, non-alcoholic beverages with meals, vehicle transportation, snowshoe rental, a full-time guide, and part of your trip cost goes to support the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. Offsite lodging options are available at your own expense. Cross country ski rental is not included in the price. Participants are encouraged to bring their own or rent them through a local company.<\/p>\n A deposit of $297 per person is required by participants to register and reserve a space on the program. Reservations made less than 30 days prior to departure require full payment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Reserve a space” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 60 or more days before scheduled date of arrival: 50% of down payment is forfeited.<\/p>\n 59-0 days before departure: 100% of down payment is forfeited.<\/p>\n Registration deadline is January 18, 2027.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pine-grosbeak_eric-preston.jpg” title_text=”Pine Grosbeak Eric Preston” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Pine grosbeak by Eric Preston<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.wisconservation.org\/travel\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”EXPLORE CONSERVATION AROUND THE WORLD with nrf” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e0e9ed” width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Kim Kreitinger ” position=”Field Trip Coordinator” image_url=”https:\/\/wisconservation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Kim-Kreitinger_Badlands-e1541797452116.jpg” admin_label=”Contact – Kim” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ global_module=”20796″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n (608) 409-3110Trip highlights<\/h2>\n
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