Trip Overview
Join us for an unforgettable backpacking journey through Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, where nature’s artistry unfolds at every turn.
​"Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coastal features and affects every ecosystem, creating a unique landscape to explore." (National Park Service)
The nature of this trek creates unique opportunities to practice our backcountry camping skills while enjoying the quiet solitude of nature. Campers will grow as individuals and as a group as we soak up the beauty of this majestic lakeshore trail!
Dates
July 6th - 11th
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Group Size
8-10 Campers
2+ Guides
Grades
Middle/High School
Grades 6-12
Cost
$1,395
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Expedition Itinerary
Day 1
Participants will meet at Moose Hall, aka "Crystalaire Adventures HQ," located at Camp Carvela.* Together, we'll pack up our gear and then travel by van over the Mackinaw Bridge where we will then head up to Lake Superior & Pictured Rocks. Once we arrive, we'll set up camp and celebrate the start of our trip with a welcome ceremony.
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Days 2-5
In keeping with our choice-based learning and leadership philosophy, participants will collectively plan our trip itinerary. Together as a group, we'll choose which trails we hike, which sites we visit, and which activities we try, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that reflects the unique interests and personalities of our group. From sand dunes and beaches to meadows full of wildflowers, we'll have plenty of options to choose from when planning our daily adventures. And whether we're on the trail or cooking around a campfire, we'll be learning about the land, each other, and ourselves
Day 6
On the final day of our trip, we'll break down our final campsite, pack up our gear, and take the van back over the Mackinaw Bridge before driving home to Moose Lodge. Once back at the Lodge, we'll unload and clean our group gear and then say our final goodbyes to our new adventure buddies.
Camper pick-up will take place at Moose Lodge between 2-4 PM.
Trip Highlights
Here's what you can look forward to on your Pictured Rocks expedition:
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Camper-led itinerary
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Small group size
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International travel experience
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Leadership development
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About Pictured Rocks
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, America’s first National Lakeshore, is along the southern shore of Lake Superior in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula. With stunning beaches, 10 inland lakes, and nearly 100 miles of trails.
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Pictured Rocks offers towering multicolored sandstone cliffs, miles of sparkling beaches, dashing waterfalls, huge sand dunes, inland lakes and streams, deep green forests... and it's all yours to explore! Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is managed by the National Park Service, and it was the first of the nation's four national lakeshores to be established (in 1966).
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