Adventure Vacations

Adventure Vacations Adventure Vacations, located on Madeline Island offers boat and kayak tours in the Apostle Islands.
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Adventure Vacations Gear Shop is family-owned business which provides high quality, specialty outdoor equipment, apparel, and accessories combined with friendly, island-style customer service. Whether you’re new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we love to share our enthusiasm for our products as well as guide you to outdoor adventures in the Apostle Islands. We work to promote a healthy out

door lifestyle and have a passion for the outdoors. Come visit us at Adventure Vacations Gear shop and get geared up for a fun and exciting vacation time on Madeline Island!

Welcome Madeline Island marathoners🏃🏃‍♀️ Keep an eye out for these little dudes on the route tomorrow cheering you on 📣👏...
05/18/2024

Welcome Madeline Island marathoners🏃🏃‍♀️ Keep an eye out for these little dudes on the route tomorrow cheering you on 📣👏🥇Afterwards, don’t forget to pop into our beach shop for your marathon and half marathon stickers, as well as our unique selection of even MORE Madeline Island stickers and gear! We’ve been told we have the coldest drink cooler on the island, come test it out for yourself with a refreshing electrolyte beverage! See ya’ll at the finish line 🏁

Adventure Vacations is hiring for summer 2023! Positions still available:-Kayak Guide / Beach Shop Sales Associate -Beac...
04/26/2023

Adventure Vacations is hiring for summer 2023!

Positions still available:
-Kayak Guide / Beach Shop Sales Associate
-Beach Shop Sales Associate

Please send your inquiries and resumes to [email protected]

We’re still shipping for the holidays! Shop local for all your Madeline Island and Lake Superior gear. Year-round MI res...
12/13/2022

We’re still shipping for the holidays! Shop local for all your Madeline Island and Lake Superior gear. Year-round MI residents message us for your 20% off promo code and coordinate for in-store pickups. shop.adv-vac.com

We are open!!!
06/04/2022

We are open!!!

Welcome RUNNERS! Come to Adventure Vacations this weekend to get your Marathon stickers and check out some of our new ge...
05/19/2022

Welcome RUNNERS! Come to Adventure Vacations this weekend to get your Marathon stickers and check out some of our new gear!

Mark your calendars! Adventure Vacations Beach shop opens Friday, May 20th! This is also the start of our boat tour seas...
05/04/2022

Mark your calendars! Adventure Vacations Beach shop opens Friday, May 20th! This is also the start of our boat tour season! Let us get you on the water and enjoy the wonders of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore! Register for a tour directly through our website at www.adv-vac.com!

“Nature does not hurry yet everything is accomplished.” —Lao Tzu Happy Earth Day!
04/22/2022

“Nature does not hurry yet everything is accomplished.” —Lao Tzu

Happy Earth Day!

Enjoy your very own self-guided tour around the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore! We offer full, half and multi day re...
04/12/2022

Enjoy your very own self-guided tour around the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore! We offer full, half and multi day rentals in our cuddy cabin style boats. Our crew will help you with a float plan and make sure you hit all your desired spots! Email us at [email protected] to start the rental process. We look forward to getting you out on the water!

Spring is here! Atlas can't wait to get back to the island for more adventures in some of his favorite spots - like Big ...
03/24/2022

Spring is here! Atlas can't wait to get back to the island for more adventures in some of his favorite spots - like Big Bay State Park!

Join our amazing crew and jump into a fun island summer! Adventure Vacations is looking for enthusiastic, outgoing, natu...
03/02/2022

Join our amazing crew and jump into a fun island summer! Adventure Vacations is looking for enthusiastic, outgoing, nature loving people for the 2022 season! Now hiring for full and part time positions for kayak guides and/or beach shop sales associates. No experience necessary and training provided. See full job descriptions below.

Kayak Guide: https://www.facebook.com/job_opening/709516467083469
Beach Shop Sales Associate:
https://www.facebook.com/job_opening/1563058427426474

Benefits include competitive wages, 40% off discount in the beach shop, assistance in ferry fees (for those living on the mainland), potential bonuses throughout the season, tips (kayak guides only), free paddleboard usage after hours, frequent free snacks and coffee, flexible or set schedules available, awesome coworkers, a super fun work environment and more! For more information, visit our website https://www.adv-vac.com/employment-job-openings/.

03/02/2022
03/02/2022

Let the waters of Lake Superior be your summer office! We are hiring for part time and full-time kayak guides to join our crew of fun and amazing people. We enjoy sharing our enthusiasm for the Apostle Islands, Lake Superior’s sea caves and mother nature with others. All the gear and training is provided to learn how to safely guide people on Lake Superior, so no previous experience is necessary. Experienced paddlers will be compensated with a higher starting wage and seniority for scheduling.

Kayak Guides lead tours at Big Bay State Park on Madeline Island, approximately 3 hours in length, ~4 miles round trip of paddling and small group sizes per tour. Entry level guides are matched with senior guides to lead tours, 1 to 2 tours per day. Guides may also repair kayaks, gear, and have other work opportunities around the beach shop.

The kayak guide position is responsible for all aspects of the tour, taking care of/cleaning equipment, communicating with other staff and clients, and setting up/putting away all gear for your tour. As a guide, it is important to be a people person, engage with the customers and ensure they enjoy their tour. The position spends multiple hours a day in the sun and on the water, out in all types of environmental conditions. Guides need to plan ahead, work hard, and be detail oriented in taking care of clients and equipment. This includes observing weather and wind to ensure clients are staying safe and helping them with paddle technique and maneuvers.

At the beginning of the season all guides go through ACA training as well as training in safety, repairs and more. Staff development opportunities are also offered during the summer season. No previous kayak guiding experience is required for this position, however applicants need to be athletic, and some paddling skills are required.

Compensation begins at $16/hr and goes up $28/hr based on experience and group size. There are possible additional bonuses mid season and end of the season. If applicants live on the mainland, we will assist with ferry fees. We do not have employee housing available but we will help look for options. An on island vehicle can be provided for transport from our beach shop out to the park. Other perks of the job include 40% off at our beach shop, free paddleboard usage after hours, frequent free coffee and snacks, flexible or set schedules available and awesome co-workers!

Guide Qualifications & Requirements
Love of the outdoors!
Sense of humor
Friendly people-centric attitude
Willing to spend the time with clients to make it the best experience possible
Reliable and punctual team player
Good communication and leadership skills
Some kayak, canoe or boating experience (we also provide training)
Well-groomed and organized
Good physical shape, ability to lift 65 pounds
Current First Aid and CPR
Other desired skills: Experience teaching or leading others, experience with outdoor activities like camping or hiking, handy gear or tools.

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

03/02/2022

Let the waters of Lake Superior be your summer office! We are hiring for part time and full-time kayak guides to join our crew of fun and amazing people. We enjoy sharing our enthusiasm for the Apostle Islands, Lake Superior’s sea caves and mother nature with others. All the gear and training is provided to learn how to safely guide people on Lake Superior, so no previous experience is necessary. Experienced paddlers will be compensated with a higher starting wage and seniority for scheduling.

Kayak Guides lead tours at Big Bay State Park on Madeline Island, approximately 3 hours in length, ~4 miles round trip of paddling and small group sizes per tour. Entry level guides are matched with senior guides to lead tours, 1 to 2 tours per day. Guides may also repair kayaks, gear, and have other work opportunities around the beach shop.

The kayak guide position is responsible for all aspects of the tour, taking care of/cleaning equipment, communicating with other staff and clients, and setting up/putting away all gear for your tour. As a guide, it is important to be a people person, engage with the customers and ensure they enjoy their tour. The position spends multiple hours a day in the sun and on the water, out in all types of environmental conditions. Guides need to plan ahead, work hard, and be detail oriented in taking care of clients and equipment. This includes observing weather and wind to ensure clients are staying safe and helping them with paddle technique and maneuvers.

At the beginning of the season all guides go through ACA training as well as training in safety, repairs and more. Staff development opportunities are also offered during the summer season. No previous kayak guiding experience is required for this position, however applicants need to be athletic, and some paddling skills are required.

Compensation begins at $16/hr and goes up $28/hr based on experience and group size. There are possible additional bonuses mid season and end of the season. If applicants live on the mainland, we will assist with ferry fees. We do not have employee housing available but we will help look for options. An on island vehicle can be provided for transport from our beach shop out to the park. Other perks of the job include 40% off at our beach shop, free paddleboard usage after hours, frequent free coffee and snacks, flexible or set schedules available and awesome co-workers!

Guide Qualifications & Requirements
Love of the outdoors!
Sense of humor
Friendly people-centric attitude
Willing to spend the time with clients to make it the best experience possible
Reliable and punctual team player
Good communication and leadership skills
Some kayak, canoe or boating experience (we also provide training)
Well-groomed and organized
Good physical shape, ability to lift 65 pounds
Current First Aid and CPR
Other desired skills: Experience teaching or leading others, experience with outdoor activities like camping or hiking, handy gear or tools.

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter to [Email hidden]. We look forward to hearing from you!

Happy Holidays from Adventure Vacations! Our online shop is open and updated for your holiday shopping needs. Shop local...
12/14/2021

Happy Holidays from Adventure Vacations! Our online shop is open and updated for your holiday shopping needs. Shop local for your favorite Madeline Island, Lake Superior merchandise and more! Start shopping today @ shop.adv-vac.com!

*Deadline for placing orders – shipping: Saturday, December 18th. Local Pick-Up: Monday, December 20th.

Come visit our newly renovated Beach Shop! We'll be open weekends starting May 15th and daily starting Memorial Day week...
05/14/2021

Come visit our newly renovated Beach Shop! We'll be open weekends starting May 15th and daily starting Memorial Day weekend. Keep your eyes peeled for our new signature products... coming soon!

Did you know that the northern tip of Devils Island is most north point in Wisconsin?
05/11/2021

Did you know that the northern tip of Devils Island is most north point in Wisconsin?

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254 Middle Road
La Pointe, WI
54850

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