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Wolf Research Experience

Spend a day studying wolves in Voyageurs National Park! The Voyageurs Wolf Project research team will give you a behind-the-scenes view of what studying wolves in the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem is like.

This excursion could include the following (depending on the winner's interests):

Visiting areas where GPS-collared wolves spent time
Identifying and documenting where wolves have killed prey such as beavers and deer
Visiting abandoned den or rendezvous sites
Checking/setting remote cameras,
Doing a howl survey (depending on the time of year.)

The behind-the-scenes field day also includes a tour of the research lab and a look at the equipment used to study wolves.

Experience is for 1-2 individuals and may be redeemed May 2021-June 2022.

Individuals will need to be able to traverse distances >3 miles on uneven ground in the backcountry and provide their own gear, food and essentials for the day.

A Voyageurs Conservancy staff member will be in touch with the winning bidder to make arrangements. If you have any questions, please contact Meg Noetzel at mnoetzel@voyageurs.org or 763-954-1583. Thank you!

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Crane Lake Tour

$141

FMV $200

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Breckenridge Chalet

$2025

FMV $2100

Hike or ski Breckenridge! Win a week-long stay for six at the Whispering Pines Chalet in Colorado.

The winning bidder may book a 7-night stay at this 3-bedroom cabin during July 2021, August 2021 or February 2022.

Whispering Pines Description:

Whispering Pines Chalet is an amazing property located at the highest point of Valley of the Sun, just North of Fairplay, Colorado. The home is about 5 minutes North of Fairplay and 30 minutes South of Breckenridge. The views are breath-taking. The 2.5 acre property is very secluded with views of pine trees, spruce, and aspen. The cabin is centrally located to activities in Breckenridge, Buena Vista, South Park, and Colorado Springs and Canon Springs.

Whispering Pines is a three bedroom home with 2 full bathrooms and one half bath. Sleeping arrangements include two queen beds, a bunk bed, and a queen sleeper sofa. This cabin is fully equipped with kitchen appliances and cooking utensils, deck, gas grill, picnic area, trail, a hot tub, an outdoor play area for kids, games, and towels.

Please note, the cabin is located at 11,000 feet altitude (most hiking/skiing is located at 9,000 feet altitude).

Visiting in the summer (July 2021 or August 2021): In the summer, there is horseback riding just South of Fairplay at the Platte Ranch. There is fishing very near the property. There is fishing right on the Platte River which has gold medal fishing. Hiking trails are all around in the Pike National Forest. 4-wheel drive recommended as cabin is accessed by dirt road.

Visiting in the winter (February 2022): Visitors will enjoy world class skiing and snowboarding at Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, and A-Basin. They are a short 30 minutes drive from the home. Breckenridge has fabulous shopping and restaurants too. A 4-wheel drive car with snow tires is required for road access in the winter.

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VNP Two-Night Camping Package

$285

FMV $325

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Night Sky Pontoon Float

$394

FMV $300

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Everglades NP Wet Walk

$110

FMV $250

Everglades National Park Wet Walk

Participate in a "wet walk" at Everglades National Park with the team from The Alliance for Florida's National Parks.

This walk will get you off of the paved paths into the wetlands itself, exploring the sawgrass prairies and cypress domes of the third largest national park in the lower 48 states. Included in the afternoon will be world famous smoothies from "Robert Is Here."

Package also includes:

Park admission for two at Everglades National Park
World famous smoothies from "Robert is Here."

Redeemable Fall 2021-Spring 2022. Winner is responsible for their own travel/lodging to Everglades National Park.

A Voyageurs Conservancy staff member will be in touch with the winning bidder to make arrangements. If you have any questions, please contact Meg Noetzel at mnoetzel@voyageurs.org or 763-954-1583. Thank you!
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Kettle Falls Sunset Cruise

$341

FMV $400

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Beginner Fly Tying Class

$340

FMV $400

Beginner Fly Tying Class for Five

Learn to tie flies with up to four of your friends at Mend Provisions.

This private class will run approximately two hours and when finished you will each walk away with three flies that you tied.

Snacks and beverages are included.

Mend Provisions is a fly fishing and outdoor goods shop located in Minneapolis.

Certificate will be shipped or emailed. A Voyageurs Conservancy staff member will be in touch with the winning bidder to make arrangements. If you have any questions, please contact Meg Noetzel at mnoetzel@voyageurs.org or 763-954-1583. Thank you!
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