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Sea Caves Experience sculpted cliffs and spectacular Lake Superior sea caves. Your day will begin with an orientation to kayaking skills, safety, and equipment. Our double kayaks will provide comfortable, stable vehicles with which you'll glide across the emerald waters surrounding the sea caves. The trip is 6.5 miles in length and includes a lunch stop on an isolated beach. Trips include equipment, guide, instruction and lunch. They depart daily and are arranged by reservation, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Participants must be 14 y/o or older. Daily Rates...........................$99 |
  Itinerary After meeting at the Cooperage, at the time and date indicated on the front of this sheet, we’ll transport you via van 25 minutes northwest around the Bayfield Peninsula to our put-in site at Squaw Bay. We’ll begin there with an orientation to equipment, safety, and basic paddling skills. Double kayaks will be used to ensure safety and enjoyment for everyone. Trek & Trail may also provide wetsuits, depending on conditions. The itinerary for our excursion at the sea caves includes an “out and back” route. We’ll paddle approximately 3 miles to a turn around point -- a picturesque, sandy beach where we’ll rest, eat lunch, and enjoy the view of protected Eagle Island and a glimpse of Minnesota’s north shore. If conditions are unsafe at Squaw Bay, we’ll paddle the protected waters of the Bark Bay Slough. We’ll wrap up the day around 3:30p.m. at either Squaw or Bark Bay and be back to town in time for your night in Bayfield. If you’re joining us for our evening sea caves paddle, be prepared to spend about the same amount of time on the water as we do during our day sea caves paddles. We will have the pleasure of a sunset accompaniment on our trip; you may want to prepare for slightly cooler temperatures since we may be out after dark. The Bark Bay Slough is the alternate route for the evening sea caves paddle as well. Team Equipment & Personal GearChances are you’ll be paddling through one of the splendid, sunny days which Lake Superior boasts. From experience, though, we know the weather conditions can vary greatly on any given day of a tour. For your safety and comfort you should come prepared by bringing the following: ___ Long underwear top (Synthetic works best) History The sandstone of the Devil's Island Formation makes up the foundation of the Squaw Bay sea caves. Made up of arches, chambers and hidden passageways, the caves have an ancient history to share. Their creation began over one billion years ago and their spectacular shape is due to glacial, wave, and wind erosion that artistically sculpted the caves, resulting in the spectacular cliffs we see today. If you decide to take our evening trip, the setting sun paints a rainbow of warm oranges, reds, and yellows on the cliff walls and lake. Whether during the afternoon or at dusk, the sea caves offer an unique and wonderful opportunity for photographers to bring a piece of the beauty of Lake Superior home with them. The alternate trip location, the Bark Bay Slough, possesses its own mystique as well. An abundance of flora and fauna make their home in the slough. The various wildlife of the slough are great studies for photographers and provide a source of investigation and fun for the explorer in all of us. Whether we end up at the Squaw Bay Sea Caves, or at the Bark Bay Slough, purchasing a waterproof camera might not be a bad idea. The water at the Sea Caves is relatively deep (19-35 feet) and you won't want to go fishing for your equipment  |
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Trek & Trail, Inc. 7 Washington Ave. Bayfield, WI 54814 |
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