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"Curiosity is one of the great secrets to happiness!"
Bryant H. McGill
Why?
Remember your children, or you as a child, and how one of his/her first words was 'Why?"
What a wonder that was to see how curious a child could be. If your child was
anything like mine, the word became his most popular question, even to
the point of overuse. But you had to love it! Your child was learning!
I bring this up, as you may be asking right now "Why should I do a Down To Earth Tour?"
Great question, for sure. We at Down To Earth Tours are "tooting our horns"
about what we do because we are passionate about what we do, and we want to share that passion for learning and curiosity with you.
And that, we believe is why you will absolutely love your day with us.
Read on to further answer your 'Why?" and to begin to answer some things
about the "What? of our tours and adventure.
Your vacation time is precious to you and your family,
and you want to make it the best it can possibly be.
Vacations cost money, of course, and those costs can be
grouped into Wants and Needs. The needs are lodging, travel and food.
Most everything else is a want, whether that is an ice cream cone,
a souvenir to bring home, or an activity that offers a new experience.
Down To Earth Tours has since 2006 offered an experience that,
according to our many guests, should be at the top of your Wants list.
Our tours offer our guests a diverse and educational day
exploring 'off the beaten path' locales with extra-special stories
and numerous 'gee whiz' experiences.
You will learn things you never knew, you never knew
and have a great day in a fascinating neck of the northwoods!
Our day blends cultural heritage and natural history with ecology and nature
that will amaze residents and visitors alike.
Learn the secrets of the northwoods and its past.
Beauty, wildlife, and a great lunch are standard fare
and a bonus to your special day. Native American cultures are a part of
our regular tour and are the prime focus on our First Americans Cultural Tour.
All tours except the Hayward South Loop Tour
will begin at the Sawmill Saloon in beautiful downtown Seeley on Highway 63
between Hayward and Cable. A unique place to start and end our day!
All tours begin at 9:00.
Sawmill Saloon & Eatery (below)
Learn more at:
http://www.seeleywis.com/saloon.htm
Be sure to consider breakfast or supper from the
Sawmill Saloon's spectacular menu before or after your tour!
Original Day Tours
1 - Headwaters Great Divide Tour - Thursdays
2 - First Americans Cultural Tour - Saturdays (as reserved)
Four New Tours for 2013!
1 - Namekagon Road Trip Tour - Fridays
2- Hayward to Blue Hills South Loop Tour - Wednesdays from Hayward
3 - Exploring Northwoods Forests Tour - Saturdays (as reserved)
4 - Panorama Vista Hikes - May & Sept/Oct
Personal or Custom Tours
Personal Custom Tours for your family, friends, business,or group can
easily be arranged to meet your calendar.
Please call at 715-376-4260 or email at info@downtoearthtours.com
Impress Your Guests, Friends, or Family
Experience Our Tours with Your Friends or Family or ...
Over the six years Down To Earth Tours has been bringing smiles to our guests,
some of the most memorable tours are when a a family takes a tour to celebrate a special occasion, like a homecoming, a family reunion, or a gathering of friends. Not only do they have a wonderful experience on the tour, but it is enhanced because they got to share their experience with friends and family.
Some Other Possibilities
Friends: Any opportunity for having a fun time together
Business: Board Meeting, Team Building, Employee Appreciation
Family Get-together: Family Reunion, Birthday Party, Anniversary, Homecoming, Bon Voyage
Grandma Camp or Grandpa Camp
Historical Societies and Museum Staff
Lake Associations, Members and Board of Directors
Volunteer Appreciation and Thank You
You get the idea - Our tours will create a memory for all of the above occasions.
We can serve our special 'feast-in-the-forest' picnic lunch.
Our original tour works exceptionally well,
or we can create a custom tour just for you and your group.
Join us today!
2013 marks our 8th year of offering learning adventures in the Northwoods!
You have found the right place for that 'extra-special thing to do' on
your trip to Wisconsin's northwoods.
Several guests have indicated that our tours are similar to an "Elderhostel'
learning adventure or a national park-like educational tour.
(Without the 3-day drive to Montana!)
Our tours are designed for visitors and residents alike. It is an educational,
down-to-earth experience designed to discover many fascinating things about
our diverse northwoods. One can learn about the place you visit, or the place you call home.
Join us - you will learn lots and create some great memories!
We see and learn many things about our neck of the woods and have fun doing it.
Our original Eco-Geo-History Tour takes our guests on a day-tour
going off-the-beaten-path to discover fascinating places and stories
of the northwoods. The route is designed to maximize a diversity of
learning experiences and topics that will enhance your knowledge
of the landscapes and the history that permeates the northwoods.
As suggested in the Walt Disney movie 'Pocohontas,' theme song,
"You'll learn things you never knew, you never knew."
The First Americans Cultural Tour features Native American history,
foods, language,places, calendars, moons, customs, villages, practices,
stories, mining, and much more,dating back to people who have called
northwest Wisconsin home since the Ice Age.The Ojibwa culture is our
focus, but mound-builders and paleo-Indian cultureswill be explored as well.
(more info & link to story below)
Spring is here - great time for a Down To Earth Tour!
The beauty of fall is a bonus, our tour is special even after the leaves fall.
Tours through October - JOIN US!
