Tour Info
Learn how to identify and forage wild Wisconsin mushrooms!
Tours are made by appointment and held in Bayfield Co. Wisconsin at a predetermined location with your mushroom guide. If you have specific interests, such as photographing mushrooms or cooking mushrooms, We can customize your tour.
Mushroom season is July-October
About Us
Your Guide
Hello! My Name is Arne Martinson. I have been an avid mushroom guide, forager, and mycologist for more than 10 years. I am the former Vice President and a current board member of the Wisconsin Mycological Society. Outdoor education is my passion and I love sharing my appreciation of nature and the Wisconsin mushrooms.
Beautiful Sites
Not only will we learn about mushrooms, we will be doing it in some of the most beautiful places around. Through old growth forests, across waterfalls, and on the shores of Lake Superior. Our Bayfield tours have something for everyone!
Satisfaction Guaranteed
These tours have something for everyone and are a truly high quality experience. However, If you are not satisfied with your tour, you will receive a full refund.
Half-Day Tours
Group Size
2-3 hour tours
1 person
$55
2 people
$100
Groups 3+
Group Pricing Available Upon Request
Full Day Tours
This tour is for the adventurous. Day trips will be 5-8 hours depending on conditions. We will drive or boat to a predetermined location for a whole day of foraging and experiencing the northwoods.
1 person
$150
2 people
$225
Groups of 3+
Available upon request
Outdoor Classes
Introduction to Mushroom Shapes, Categories, and Latin Names.
$55 per person
An introduction to mushrooms and how they work!
Basic Mushroom Identification
$55 per person
Using a guide, taking spore prints, and learning the basics.
Beginner Mushroom Foraging
$55 per person
Learning toxic mushrooms, ethical and legal harvesting tactics, along with storage and preparation techniques.
Advanced Mushroom Foraging
$55 per person
Using GPS, Forestry, and other techniques to maximize your results.
Gourmet Cooking With Mushrooms
$70 per person
Collect edible mushrooms and learn to cook with them in the field.
Mushroom Photography
$55 per person
Learn to take great photos of Mushrooms and other forest delights! Participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras or smartphones.
These classes offer a more specific way to tailor your adventure!
Land Assessment
Single Day
250$
A half-day assessment will be done of your property during peak mushroom season to assess fungal diversity and abundance.
Full Assessment
750$
Multiple visits throughout the season to document full range of fungal diversity on your property
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at northernmushroomwalks@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Group tours can be for as many as 30 people!
We are able to book children of all ages. Children under 5 are free, and a discount is given for those under 12. Please let us know if you plan to bring children and we will tailor your experience to your needs!
We prefer that you leave dogs at home unless the are well behaved in the woods. We are happy to make accommodations if this is not possible.
The tour will start with introductions and a quick talk about basic mushroom biology and identification. After determining your skill level, we will venture into the woods to find mushrooms and learn about them at a pace you can appreciate. We will see dozens of interesting and beautiful varieties, and learn how to stay safe picking mushrooms. If we find any unique or potentially new species we will send them in for DNA sequencing.
Yes! For tours on Madeline Island, guests are required to pay their ferry fees and the fees of their guide. It is also recommended that you bring a car to make the most of your visit.
Gratuities are not included in the tour price but are greatly appreciated!
Guests are encouraged to bring a basket or paper bag for collecting mushrooms, a way to take visual or written notes if they like, bug spray, and a sense of adventure!
You are advised to wear long pants and sleeves, close-toed shoes, and bring water if you need it. We will be going off-trail unless guests are not able.
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Special Requests Available
we can customize an itinerary to emphasize your interests. If you have a special request, send us a message, and we will be sure to get back to you soon.