Frequently Asked Questions?
- Guests will be transported via a 15-passenger van, with no more than 2 people/bench.
- The van will tow a covered cargo trailer for additional luggage (1 bag/suitcase per guest), sleeping bags, personal equipment (Bicycles, Kayaks, Canoes, SUPs), and Fox Hill Adventures’ tour gear.
- Nights will be spent at different state parks, national forest, or private semi-rustic campgrounds.
- Off the ground cot-tents are provided by Fox Hill Adventures.
- * 90% of campgrounds use vault toilets *
- Other public flush toilet restroom facilities will be available daily.
- Each guest can bring one (1) suitcase/duffle bag for their personal clothing and other travel items.
- Each guest can also bring a backpack for having personal items and snacks in the van, also to use during their daily hiking, biking, paddling, etc.
- All guests will need to bring their own sleeping bag & pillow. (It does not need to fit in suitcase/duffle bag)
- FHA will send guests a suggested packing list once we receive your reservation down payment.
- All meals are provided. Most meals will be prepared by staff around the campfire.
- Vegetarian options can be made available.
- *Vegan options can be accommodated. Please contact staff for details.
- Lunches are a combination of sandwiches, fruits & veggies, crackers & cheese.
- Snacks are always available.
- Some beer & wine will be available for evening “Sundowners.”
- Guests are always welcome to bring or purchase their own non-perishable favorite foods. (Please inquire with staff about storage space regarding perishable items)
- There will also be opportunities to eat at local establishments along the tour. Payable by the guests themselves.
- *Food allergies should be discussed with staff prior to trip.*
- Showers are available at most camping locations. A couple of the shower facilities will require a nominal fee $, which FHA will cover.
- There may be a night or two where showers are not available, but there will be a small camp shower tent, body wipes, or usually a large lake nearby where the use of environmentally safe soap can be used.
- If you spend anytime in the Great Outdoors, bugs come with the turf!
- Many locations are not too bad. Some are worse than others!
- Regular DEET-based, and natural bug repellent options are available.
- A number of bug deterrent practices are used around the camping areas.
- Though we are not bothered by them too often, bug repellent does not work well against Black Flies! Long sleeve shirts, pants, and wearable bug netting is recommended.
- Depending on your carrier, there is cellular signal along most of the tour.
- Though there are locations, especially around campgrounds that the cellular signals are weak or do not exist!
- Best signal in the region is from Verizon.
- AT&T and T-Mobile adequate.
- Sprint, U.S. Cellular, and very limited to no service.
- Yes!
- There are multiple USB and AC/DC charging outlets and options in the van, along with solar chargers while in camp.
- ABSOLUTLEY!
- Fox Hill Adventure tours are set up to be semi-customized for the guest! On non-driving days, guest have the availability to choose their adventure! Individuals can decide to go hiking, or biking, or kayaking, or sailing, or beaching, or rock picking, or sight-seeing, or book reading, or napping… Options from intense adrenaline rushing white water rafting to lounging at the beach are available!
- During inclement weather, in many of the locations, there are sheltered options like museums, shops, and restaurants near by which can be utilized.
- Staying around camp reading a good book, playing card games, or taking a relaxing nap is also an option.
- Absolutely!
- All kayaking and sailing outfitters used by FHA will give a full refund if the weather prevents them from taking you out on your water adventures.
- Fox Hill Adventures are customized to the guest’s energy levels. If you want to be busy all day or want to lay back and relax a bit more, we can accommodate your preference!
- Most day’s activities end around or before 5pm.
- Camp time in the evening is meant for relaxing after a day of adventures.
- If you prefer to sit on the beach, or kickback at camp all day, this is always acceptable!
- Yes, there is a small airport in Ironwood, MI (IWD) that has limited flights connecting from Chicago and Minneapolis.
- There are also multiple airport options within a two hour radius. We recommend flying into either…
- Duluth, MN (DLH),
- Rhinelander, WI (RHI),
- Wausau/Mosinee, WI (CWA).
- Fox Hill Adventures can arrange limited pick-up and drop-off availability before and after a trip.
- Pick-up and drop-offs to Ironwood are no additional cost.
- Pick-up and drop-offs to other airports are limited and have an additional cost.
- Contact us for more details, and availability.
- There are many hotel, Airbnb, and Vrbo options in the Ironwood, MI, Bessemer, MI & the Hurley, WI area.