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Late Winter Get Away

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Late Winter Get Away

March 17th – 21st, 2026

Trip Details:

Isn’t it nice to get away after a long cold MN winter? Come join us as we head south for a late winter get away. We will be heading to an outdoor paradise where you have the option to many things to include fishing, kayaking, crabbing, or just sitting back and taking in the view.

This trip is cost free for Veterans to include lodging, travel, food, or anything else that is need once we start our travel.

For this trip we will be south and having an enjoyable trip in the sunshine. Once selections are made exact details will be sent out to participants.

What to Expect

TERRAIN/ROUTE CHOICES: Our lodging will be on the river heading out to the Gulf. The house is on fairly level ground but does require to climb stairs to get into the house.

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: This is a fairly easy trip with short walking distance to the water. Everything will be provided for the trip all you need is your personal items.

WEATHER: temperatures in the winter months fluctuate from 35° F to over 100°. Temperatures change quickly throughout the day with the possibility of rain.

WHERE YOU WILL SLEEP: At night, we will sleep in a home on a river leading out to the Gulf in Florida

MEDICATIONS: Please list all of your medications on your registration form

Itinerary

Day 1:

You will be flown down to Tampa Florida where you will be picked up by DAV of MN staff. You will then be transported to the house where we will be staying for the entire trip. You will be given the chance to settle in and get to know your fellow trip mates before we start our trip.

Day 2:

We will head out in the morning depending on weather for a little fishing or if you would rather kayak you can. On our way back in we will empty crab traps and hopefully get enough that we can have a big fish fry and crab boil for everyone.

Day 3:

Day three will be similar to day two. Depending on weather and tides if we are able to get out into the gulf we will head out and search for some shallow water grouper to have a fun fight.

Day 4:

For day four if we have the right weather, we can mix it up and chase more fish in the area depending on what the group wants.

Day 5:

For day 5 we will pack up and head back to the airport to fly out and head back home.

Application closes January 5, 2026

Notifications made on or before January 10, 2026

Notifications will be made by email entered on application. Failure to provide email will result in your application being removed from the lottery. If you have not seen notification by January 10, 2026, please check your spam folder before calling in.

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CONFIDENTIAL HEALTH INFORMATION – Please answer all questions thoroughly! Wilderness Inquiry and the DAV serves people of all abilities. We ask the following confidential questions to get a better understanding of you. These questions do not reflect what your actual trip activities will be.

Do you have any sensory, physical, cognitive or emotional disabilities?
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