Lead Dog Travel
Where the scenery always changes.
Unique travel adventures for active travelers.
Tasha Stielstra tasha@leaddogtravel.com 906-748-0513
Lead Dog Travel owner Tasha Stielstra has been guiding dog sledding adventures and taking care of clients for over twenty years. Lead Dog Travel adventures are small group trips designed for the active traveler to get off the beaten path and learn about local culture. Contact Tasha for more trip information or to customize an adventure for your group.
Michigan State University Alumni Winter Adventures
January 26-29 & March 2-5, 2025
Lead Dog Travel has partnered with Michigan State University Alumni Travel for a multi-day, "best of the UP winter" adventure. Trip includes dog sledding at Nature's Kennel, snowshoeing at Tahquamenon Falls, and hiking to ice formations near Munising. Click here for more information.
Indiana Wild Caving and Geology
Tentative Dates June 8-14, 2025
Explore the beautiful southern Indiana both below and above ground. This trip is partnered with Great Lakes Geoscience and includes guided wild caving, walk-in caving, collecting geodes, and day hikes. More details coming soon!
Ice Climbing and Dog Sledding
March 9-11, 2025
Lead Dog Travel, Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Adventures and Michigan Ice Fest Guides have partnered for this ultimate winter adventure. Trip includes a full day of dog sledding AND a full day of ice climbing! This ultimate winter adventure is for both beginner climbers and mushers. Click for more information.
Michigan State University Alumni
Upper Peninsula Island Hopping, Women Only
August 10-16, 2025
Come along as we “island hop” around Lake Huron to two of the Upper Peninsula’s most unique and diverse islands, Bois Blanc and Drummond Islands. Trip includes private flight to Bois Blanc, day hiking, lodging and transportation. Click here for details.
