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THE GREAT AMERICAN UNION HUMP & SPANK

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There is a great shipwreck in Northeast Michigan for an awesome and challenging adventure.  The ship was called the "American Union" and it is near and dear to our hearts since we are very pro working class here at Green Planet Extreme. 

Upon arrival, you "hump", or hike with the inflatable kayaks for a mile or so on a well marked trail to the shoreline.  Then, a nice paddle out to the shipwreck will offer a rewarding view of a shipwreck in the shallow waters of Lake Huron.

Offshore of the Harbor, submerged on the lake bottom, is the intact hull of the American Union, a 500 ton 180' schooner which sank in 1894.  The wreck is visible through our glass bottom kayaks. 

So, "hump" means hike and "spank" means paddle!

What a great adventure for the great working people of Michigan!


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CUSTOMER COMMENTS

"The Green Planet guide was wonderful and our tour was breathtaking. Our guide Dan was great and the view of Arch Rock from the water along with having 2 splendid hours on the water made this the most memorable part of our vacation! The water was so clear and we were able to swim and snorkel right off of the inflatable kayaks. We will definitely be back and have already shared with our friends about our great water adventure on Mackinac Island.  We love Green Planet Extreme!"

Doug & Susan, Chicago, Illinois
"We are active adventurers and our time in Michigan with Green Planet Extreme Adventures has become our favorite experience. We were blown away by the beauty of Michigan and the rich history of shipping and shipwrecks. The water was beautiful and clear and the snorkeling over the shipwrecks amazing. Our professional guide (Kevin) from green planet made us feel welcomed and made our son and daughter (8 & 12) feel important and respected. He provided us with an amazing amount of information. He also gave us free time on the water to explore and chill out. What a great trip! We highly recommend Green Planet Extreme Adventures!"

Kathy & John, Minneapolis, Minnesota
"Our day tour was something that we will remember for quite some time! We have taken day excursions in Mexico and our Green Planet Extreme Adventures day tour rivals any that we have been on, and may be even better!  We purchased a small picture package for $20 to have 12 HD photos emailed to us within 24 hours of our tour. Imagine our surprise when we received 32 HD pictures and a 2 minute underwater video of one of the shipwrecks! If you have ever been on a tour, picture packages can be expensive and cost over $100 or even $300. Green Planet Extreme Adventures....you rock!"

Megan & Jeff, Grand Rapids, Michigan
"Coming from California, we are experienced in outdoor excursions, including shoreline adventures and riding on trails. We were impressed with Green Planet Extreme Adventures custom adventure options. Our 2 day adventure with them was awesome! We paddled the Thunder Bay river and rode bikes on the Northeast Michigan bike trail. Green Planet set us up with some great food from the Fresh Palate. Our camp was set up when we were done with the day's activities and we had some fresh fish grilled over the campfire. What a great time! Hats off to Green Planet Extreme Adventures!"

Mandy & Jason, San Jose, California