Location
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin
Show Hours
Friday: 3 PM to 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM
Tickets
1-Day: $17.00
3-Day: $35.00
Ages 17 and under are FREE
Cash or check only for tickets purchased at the event
Parking Fees
1-Day: $10.00
Credit only, fees collected by Alliant Energy Center
Advanced passes may be purchased
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Isle Royale is an island archipelago where communities formed around protected harbors. Lake Superior was the highway; canoes and rowboats were historically the primary means of transportation.
Most visitors to Isle Royale have no idea that it is home to a rare surviving example of a recreational enclave in the North Woods region of Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan. Nothing like it exists elsewhere in the U.S. With the establishment of the Park, not only were wilderness qualities ... Read More protected but change to the camps was arrested. Other late 19th & early 20th century recreational enclaves in the U.S. were updated with modern conveniences like plumbing and electricity. None of that happened on Isle Royale. Generations of the same family have cared for these places and passed down their history, stories & traditions. To enter one of these camps is like taking a step back in time.
Members of the community came from vastly different socio-economic backgrounds yet formed bonds that have lasted for generations.
All surviving camps and cabins are either listed on the National Register of Historic Places or qualify for listing. Care and maintenance of historic cultural resources located on a wilderness island in the middle of Lake Superior bring unique challenges.
Our presentation will provide an overview of these historic cultural resources, the community & highlight some of the preservation work we do on the surviving camps & cabins.
If you've always wanted to pick up a canoe and portage like the "big boys," then this energetic, hands-on workshop is for you. Don't let the idea of picking up and carrying your own canoe be a barrier! For decades Northern Lakes Girl Scout Canoe Base has been training women and girls to travel through the BWCAW. They specialize in teaching novices to feel like pros regardless of size or experience. Learn tips and tricks for women and youth in the wilderness, and practice specific techniques to ... Read More flip up and portage canoes. A team of 4-6 young women canoe guides will facilitate.
Traveling solo can be intimidating, especially as we age. When I started my attempts at solo BWCA trips, I struggled with gear weight, safe travel systems, and managing my own expectations. Came learn about the changes I made to lighten my gear and the physical and mental preparation that have allowed me to safely expand beyond entry point lakes. Learn about strategies to pare your gear to a weight that can be single portaged.