Pricing

Transparent rates. No hidden costs.

  • Half-Day (up to 3 hours): $300 for 1–2 people

  • Full-Day (up to 6 hours): $600 for 1–2 people

  • Additional Participants: $50 per person

  • Travel Fee: No charge within 40 miles of Lake Linden, MI. (Beyond that, $0.70/mile round trip.)

Custom quotes available for families, groups. Accessible excursions also available. Fill out the contact form below to get started.

Your Experience, Your Way

Every outing is custom-built around your goals, interests, and pace. You’ll explore remote beauty spots, learn from the land, and (if desired) sharpen your photography skills with expert tips.

The northern lights radiate above a Keweenaw lighthouse.

Snowshoes are propped up in the snow after a hike through fresh powder.

Available Excursion Types

  • Nature Hikes & Snowshoeing: Forests, ridges, waterfalls, and wild shorelines—year-round.

  • Birding Tours: Migration corridors and local hotspots with a U.P. birder.

  • Photography Excursions: Wildlife and landscape sessions tailored to your skill level.

  • Night Sky Outings: Stargazing and astrophotography under Michigan’s darkest skies.


    What’s Included

     ✅ Personalized itinerary
    ✅ Nature interpretation + cultural history insights
    ✅ Photography tips (as needed)
    ✅ Gear suggestions (provided pre-trip, as needed)
    ✅ Snacks and Water
    ✅ Insect Repellent and Sunscreen (as needed)
    ✅ Peace, quiet, and unhurried time in nature

Why Choose a Guided Experience with me?

As a lifelong Upper Peninsula resident with 20+ years of guiding and teaching, I bring both ecological insight and a deep love for this place to every outing.

  • 🎓 Educator & naturalist

  • 📸 Experienced wildlife and night sky photographer

  • 🌿 Emphasis on low-impact, meaningful exploration

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Welcoming to all ages and experience levels—beginners encouraged!

How to Book

I'm not using a storefront yet—just fill out the contact form below, and I’ll reply personally with your custom itinerary and other details.

Please include:

  • Your preferred dates

  • Type of adventure you seek

  • Number of participants

  • Any relevant experience or goals

Let’s create an experience that connects you to the wild beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Please note: I will never request any banking or credit card information outside of secure and reliable purchasing services (e.g., Venmo, PayPal, Patreon, or the like) - for the sale of my products and services.…and I never use Cryptocurrency for transactions. If anyone ever requests that you pay me in such ways, DO NOT PAY THEM. Instead, please contact law enforcement and notify them of the details of the scam.

Still Curious? Here's the Deeper Story…

Guided excursions aren’t just about the destination—they’re about how you experience a place. My goal is to help you slow down, see more, and reconnect—with nature, your creativity, and your sense of wonder.

Expect quiet moments. Birds overhead. Stars reflected in still water. And the knowledge that someone local is guiding you with care, safety, and insight.

📍 Based in Lake Linden, Michigan | Serving Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga & Ontonagon Counties—and beyond

📬 Ready to plan your adventure? Fill out the contact form above.
Questions? Reach out anytime. I’d love to hear what you’re envisioning