Travel Deeper

A personalized one-hour trip planning session to help you read the landscape.

Whether you're just getting started or refining the final details, this one-on-one session is designed to help you create a trip that's more intentional, more meaningful, and uniquely yours.

Together, we'll shape an itinerary around your interests, uncover the stories hidden within the landscapes you'll visit, and prioritize the experiences that matter most to you.

Whether you're exploring Bayfield, planning a Lake Superior Circle Tour, or heading to another destination, I'll help you move beyond the highlights. We'll talk through your route, answer your questions, recommend meaningful stops, and explore the geology, ecology, history, and culture that bring a place to life.

Perfect For:

Planning a new itinerary from scratch

Refining an existing trip

Prioritizing stops and experiences

Learning the stories behind the places you'll visit

Travelers who want to experience a destination more deeply

What You'll Receive

A 60-minute video consultation

Personalized recommendations based on your interests

Practical planning advice and trusted resources

Follow-up notes with key recommendations and next steps

Investment: $150

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Meet the Outdoors Historian

I'm Emily Macgillivray, PhD, and I created The Outdoors Historian because I believe the best trips don't just take us somewhere new—they help us see the world differently. As a historian and educator, I've spent years exploring how geology, ecology, history, and culture shape the places we visit. Today, I help curious travelers uncover those stories and experience landscapes with greater understanding and intention.

I call this reading the landscape. When we learn to notice the layers of a place—from ancient rock formations to Indigenous histories and living ecosystems—we don't just travel farther. We travel deeper.

Lake Superior is the perfect place to begin. Its remarkable landscapes are filled with stories waiting to be discovered, and I hope my articles, guides, and personalized planning services inspire you to explore this extraordinary region with fresh eyes.

The Outdoors Historian

Helping you read the landscape.

So you can see places differently.