Stay : The Great Lakes, a privileged sport destination
The Great Lakes region is ready for sports or nature-oriented stays, particularly in summer. Minnesota and Wisconsin gathers many state parks, which book great hikes but also many water activities (sailing, kayaking, canoeing, diving, fishing…).
Summary of the stay
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7 days
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Detail of the stay : The Great Lakes, a privileged sport destination - 7 days
Day 1: Arrival in Minneapolis
Steps: Minneapolis
We landed late in the day, just the time to put your suitcases and the dinner. n to sleep early (thanks to the time lag) because the week will be intense.
Day 2: Itasca State Park
Steps: Park Rapids
This park in Minnesota is home to the Mississippi source (this is one of the few places where you can jump over the Mississippi! Night in Park Rapids.
Day 3: Ely and Boundary Waters
Steps: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Ely
Departure for Ely where you can rent a kayak and explore the , a marsh park where a lot of wildlife thrives.
Day 4: Lake Superior and Duluth
Steps: Duluth, Tettegouche State Park
We go further north, passing through Tettegouche State Park. Several trails allow you to discover the local nature. You will spend the end of the day and the evening in Duluth, the last town before the Canadian border.
Day 5: Return to Door County
Steps: Door County, Sturgeon Bay
Go down to the southeast and after about 6 hours drive to the Door County peninsula. There is sleep in Sturgeon Bay in the historic area of the city.
Day 6: Visit of the peninsula
Steps: Bailey'S Harbor, Fish Creek
Visit of Peninsula State Park, possible cycling tours, visit of the Fish Creek and taking dinner at White Gull Inn for traditional Fish Boil.
Day 7: Conclusion in Wrigley Field
Steps: Chicago
Go along Indiana Dunes Lakeshore before arriving in Chicago where, for concluding this sport trip, you can attend a game of the Cubs, Bears or Blackhawks according to the season.
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