Join experienced captains and an Outdoor Pursuits leader for a day of sailing in the Apostle Islands. Take the helm, help handle lines, or just relax aboard one of All Hands Sailing’s thirty-five-foot sailboats. Rain or shine, this outing will demonstrate why the Apostle Islands are one of the most popular sailing ports on the…  Read More →

Beat the Apple Fest rush and join us at the Bayfield orchards for a day! Every year, we take a group up to spend the crisp fall afternoon harvesting local apples and exploring the orchard, then returning to campus to press cider. You won’t want to miss out on this fall tradition. Transportation, experienced instructors,…  Read More →

Enjoy the fall of colors of northern Wisconsin while exploring forested trails on horseback. Riding stable staff provide instruction and guidance along the trail. No previous riding experience is necessary, and the actual ride will last for about an hour. Important Notes Special notes: Because of the horses available at the stable, riders must weigh…  Read More →

A Northland College Fall Term tradition! Join Outdoor Pursuits student leaders and other bicycling enthusiasts for a twenty-six-mile bike ride along the Tri-County Corridor (an old railroad grade with a smooth crushed-lime surface) by moonlight, starlight, or headlamp. This annual ride takes place the night before Ashland hosts its annual WhistleStop Marathon, tracing the route…  Read More →

Take some time to rest and rejuvenate before plunging into the holidays and end-of-semester assignments! Nestled into mature forests near Land O’Lakes, Wisconsin, Lowenwood has a twelve-hundred-acre campus with eight lakes and twenty-four miles of trails bordering the Sylvania Wilderness. Enjoy some of your favorite indoor or outdoor activities over the weekend, and spend time…  Read More →

You’ve worked hard this semester—it’s time to take a deep breath before finals! Join Outdoor Pursuits student leaders for a relaxing weekend getaway at Forest Lodge. Nestled on the south shore of Lake Namekagon, you’ll enjoy leisurely walks through the Forest Lodge Nature Trail, lounging in the Boathouse overlooking Champaign Island, and eating hearty home-cooked…  Read More →

Looking for a quintessential Northwoods winter experience? Join Outdoor Pursuits for a day on the ice of our local gem, Long Lake. We’ll cut some holes, set some fishing lines, build a fire, drink hot cocoa, and bring snowshoes for those who want to explore the lake. Transportation, lunch, and all equipment are provided. This…  Read More →