Experiences
Explore Marquette County through guided outdoor experiences, local history, and private adventures.
Wintergreen Guiding offers both scheduled public experiences and private custom trips throughout Marquette County. Whether you’re visiting for a guided walking tour, planning a full day outdoors, or looking for an Outdoor Activities Program, each experience is designed around honoring the history, respecting the land, and feeding the curiosity.
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Half/full day Custom Trips
As part of our core experiences, we offer custom outdoor guided trips designed around your interests, pace, and curiosity. Browse the landscape categories below to learn more about the different places where we operate in and around Marquette.
The Lakeshore
Explore Lake Superior’s historic harbor, rugged shoreline, hidden coves, and beautiful beaches. Locations include:
Downtown Marquette Historic District
Presque Isle Park
Little Presque Songbird Trail
Wetmore Landing & Little Presque Isle
Marquette City Loop
Forests & Rivers
Dive into old growth pine stands, quiet trails, waterfalls, and rivers, only found in the interior landscape of Marquette County. Locations include:
Chocolay River Bayou
Lower Dead River Falls
North Trails
South Trails
Yellow Dog River
Ridges & Summits
Traverse the panoramic viewpoints, exposed ridges, and guided summit climbs in the most rugged landscape in the Michigan. Locations include:
Sugarloaf
Mt. Marquette
Hogback
Greywalls Ridge
Kona Hills
Backcountry skiing
Tour the wild backcountry of the central UP on cross country skis. Locations include:
Greywalls Ridge
Presque Isle
Little Presque Isle
Hogback
Sugarloaf
PLAN YOUR CUSTOM TRIP
Private guided trips are fully customizable, with flexible pacing, multiple destinations, scenic overlooks, local history, and more. Click the button below to start planning your day.
Whether you're looking for a quiet morning of birdwatching or a full-day backcountry adventure, I'll handle the navigation, timing, and local insight so you can simply enjoy the Upper Peninsula. Just bring your boots and a sense of wonder.
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Perfect for a deep dive into one iconic location or a brisk "City to Summit" pairing.
Exclusive One-on-One Trip: $145
Groups of 2–4: $75 per person
Groups of 5–8: $55 per person
Children (Ages 5–15): $40
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The ultimate U.P. immersion. Plenty of time for remote falls, hidden beaches, and mid-day picnics.
Exclusive One-on-One Trip: $175
Groups of 2–4: $95 per person
Groups of 5–8: $75 per person
Children (Ages 5–15): $45
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1. Pick Your Duration
Decide if you want a morning/afternoon highlight (Half Day) or a comprehensive wilderness experience (Full Day).
2. Select Your Locations
Browse the Where We Go pages to browse the different landscapes and see what speaks to you. Remember to check the "Pairs Well With" sections!
Not sure? No worries! Tell me your preferred difficulty level or what you want to see (waterfalls, vistas, history, etc.), and I will help build the perfect route for you.
3. Book Your Date
Visit the Booking page and request your booking through the scheduler. I will respond regarding availability, conditions, and trip details to confirm. Once we’ve locked in a date and time, I’ll send over a gear list and a meeting location tailored to your chosen itinerary.
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Expert Navigation: No maps or GPS required. I know these trails in every season.
Local Interpretation: Learn about Marquette's billion-year-old geology, the indigenous history, our iron ore heritage, and all the spots you’ve heard so much about.
Trail Support: I always carry extra hydration and first aid for all trips, ensuring you stay focused on the experience.
Flexible Pacing: Whether we are moving at a Leisurely, Steady, or Active pace, the day is built entirely around your comfort and goals.