Hike, paddle, boat and ATV in the Superior national forest 
September 23-29, 2024
7 days / 6 nights

Every Beatrice Bradley trip is crafted to maximize the experiences had during the trip.
The itineraries are specially made to allow time for engaging in conversation and having belly laughs with a new friend. We hope that the activities and experiences may allow you to come out of your comfort zone and to try new or unique things.
These trips are made to replicate a ‘friends get-away trip’. 

Experience Fall Colors w/ New Friends in the Superior National Forest  

Day One:  Arrival Day, Welcome Dinner at MOA!

Highlights

• Airport pickup from MSP 
• Check in to the fabulously trendy Radison Blu at the Mall of America 
• Explore the MOA, there is something for everyone, or head over to Ikea 
• Meet all your wonderful Beatrice Bradley tripmates at a welcome dinner at Fire Lake
• *Early arrivals OPTIONAL Prince’s Paisley Park Tour w/co-founder, Jane Rabe

Day Two: Split Rock Lighthouse, Gooseberry Fall and Lake Superior – Gichi-Gami

 Highlights

• Grab and Go Breakfast and load up and head to Duluth, MN 
• Lunch in Canal Park as we watch ships pull into port and a lighthouse stroll
• Scenic drive along the shore of Lake Superior
• Stop at Gooseberry Falls for a short fall colors hike
• 2nd Lighthouse of the day – the Famous Split Rock Lighthouse 
• Arrive and get checked into Ely Grand Lodge
• Easy dinner at the hotel after an action packed ROAD TRIP!
• The Boundary Waters is the largest dark sky sanctuary in the world so we head outside and do some star gazing.  (OPTIONAL Glass of wine in hand)
• NOTE: The Ojibwe name for lake Superior is gichi-gami (in syllabics: ᑭᒋᑲᒥ, pronounced gitchi-gami or kitchi-gami in different dialects), meaning “great sea”. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote this name as “Gitche Gumee” in the poem The Song of Hiawatha, as did Gordon Lightfoot in his song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”.

Day Three: International Wolf  Center, Small Mining Town History and Fall Color Pontoon Adventure

Highlights

• Early risers coffee walk around Minors Lake – a beautiful path circles the entire lake right outside the lodge front door
• Group breakfast at Northern Lights Coffeehouse
• History Museum  and The International Wolf Center
• Explore Main Street – Small town shopping at it’s finest or spending extra time at the International Wolf Center
• Jump aboard 2 pontoon boats to explore all Sagawa Lake Islands stunning with fall colors, wildlife and a short hike
• Refreshments and snacks will be served as lunch
• Dinner at the Ely Steak House – home of the Bucky Burger
• Star gazing drive after dinner OPTIONAL

Day Four:  Paddle in the Boundary Waters, Rootbeer and Waterfalls

Highlights

• Early risers Miners Lake walk – OPTIONAL
• Breakfast at the hotel 
• Visit The Dorothy Molter Museum “The Root Beer Lady”
• Beautiful Fall Color Lake Water Fall Hike
• Paddle in the Boundary Water National Park  – easy beginner paddle – the Paddle is OPTIONAL
• Picnic on Mile Island in the Boundary Waters
• Dinner at Insula, a local hot spot
• Night Star Gazing – OPTIONAL

Day Five: Stuffed Hashbrowns and Prospector Loop in Fall Colors

Highlights

• Early riser coffee walk OPTIONAL walk to breakfast
• Later breakfast at Stony Ridge Cafe – home of their famous stuffed hashbrowns
• ATV adventure day – Ely has access to 250 miles of trails through the Prospector Loop Trail System
• Picnic lunch will be served along the trail system
• Easy dinner at hotel
• Relaxing night poolside – jump in the hot tub and take a sauna
• Stargazing – OPTIONAL

Day Six: Mines and Hi-Hats Road Trip

Highlights

• Last chance to join to early riser coffee walkers around Miners Lake
• Later start group breakfast at the hotel
• Load up for our road trip adventure back to the MOA
• Stop #1 The North American Bear Center
• Stop #2 Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park – Mine tour
• Stop #3 Lunch at GORDY’S HI-HAT RESTAURANT SINCE 1960 – Gordy’s Hi-Hat was opened in 1960
• Arrive back at Mall of America Radisson Blu with dinner on your own or grab a few new friends eat and explore or just relax poolside

 Day Seven:  Last minute MOA and Ikea exploring 

Highlights

• Last minute exploring at the Mall of America and Ikea 
• Breakfast is on your own
• Hosts will be at the hotel helping everyone get load up and back to the aiport 
• Final good bye and until we meet again! 

Pricing

Flexible pay-as-you-go payment plan

How it Works:

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Flight Details

Airport Pick Up is included when arriving at the designated airport within the specified pick up window.

Departure Airport: Minneapolis St. Paul International (MSP)
Departure Date:  September 29, 2024
Drop off Times:Depart anytime that works for you 

Important information

As a solo-traveler, we need you to provide self-awareness and an understanding that you are fully responsible for yourself. This includes: your possessions, your physical abilities or fitness, your attitude, and all other aspects that relate to traveling solo in a group. 

• Connect with our Members on our Private Facebook Group – Beatrice Bradley Member’s Only
• You must be able to manage your own luggage and all of your personal belongings on this trip
• This is not a handicap accessible able trip – you must be able to get in and out of a Large Passenger Transit Vehicle
• All Ground transportation is included on this trip
• Group Airport transfers are included in this trip
• This trip will have have a maximum of 12 women
• This trip will have 2 Beatrice Bradley Hostesses
• If you need a roommate, we will happily pair you with another Beatrice Bradley traveler
• Travel insurance is not included. Beatrice Bradley is not a licensed travel insurance operator nor is our staff trained to in travel insurance. You can choose to purchase travel insurance through any licensed provider you choose. We will ask you upon booking if you would like us to send you some suggested licensed insurance companies.