Who can resist these gentle giants in their winter home of Florida's spring-fed rivers??  On this trip we experience the manatees up close and personal in their natural habitat, viewing them through crystal clear waters as we sit above and among them in our kayaks.  This is an ideal trip both for women who know they love paddling and for those who want to give kayaking a try: you'll learn basic kayak strokes on calm waters and by the end of the weekend you will be a competent and confident paddler. Even if you discover you don't like kayaking (which we doubt), the thrill of these wondrous creatures sticking their snouts out of the water beside your kayak, as if to be petted, is simply an amazing experience.   $985 / Rating: 1 [2] 3  4 5  This trip is full.  Please contact us if you wish to be on the waitlist.

Who can resist these gentle giants in their winter home of Florida's spring-fed rivers??  On this trip we experience the manatees up close and personal in their natural habitat, viewing them through crystal clear waters as we sit above and among them in our kayaks.  This is an ideal trip both for women who know they love paddling and for those who want to give kayaking a try: you'll learn basic kayak strokes on calm waters and by the end of the weekend you will be a competent and confident paddler. Even if you discover you don't like kayaking (which we doubt), the thrill of these wondrous creatures sticking their snouts out of the water beside your kayak, as if to be petted, is simply an amazing experience.   $985 / Rating: 1 [2] 3  4 5  This trip is currently full.  Please contact us if you wish to be on the wait list.

Paddle across some of the most beautiful waters in the world! Pitch your tent on an isolated pure white beach and enjoy the stars with no lights of civilization to interfere. We will travel from island to island, stopping to swim, snorkel, explore, and simply take in the sheer beauty. The Bahamas are truly a nature lover's paradise. $2095   Rating  1  2  [3]  4  5

Maryland's Eastern Shore is an area of outstanding natural beauty and fascinating human history - and the diverse environments of the Maryland Coastal Bays Watershed make it a great place to learn to kayak. Our trip is designed to give you a solid grounding in the basics of kayaking, and by the end you will be a confident and competent paddler. Our lessons and practice occur during the course of exploring diverse ecosystems and intermingle with savoring great meals, relaxing in unique hotels, visiting the island of Assateague, and wandering the interesting and very different towns of Berlin and Ocean City. Whether you want to give kayaking a try or know you already love it, this long weekend getaway is for you.  $1185 / Rating: 1 [2]  3  4 5   

Northern Georgia, the jumping off point for the Appalachian Trail, is known for its gorgeous and rugged mountains, its towering waterfalls, and its ... wineries? Who knew?! Turns out the soil, climate, and elevation are not only great for hiking, they're also perfect for wine growing. So on this four day getaway, we combine hiking to waterfalls with opportunities to visit wineries, learn about wine, and sample some of the wonderful cuisine that can be found here. This is the perfect Mother's Day gift!  $785  Rating:  1  [2]  3  4  5  

On this wilderness backpacking trip we travel along one of the Appalachian Trail's most interesting sections, from Dicky Gap to Elk Garden, at the height of the rhododendron and azaleas in bloom. This is a perfect backpacking trip for beginners: our moderate mileage leaves time for you to learn everything you need to know to pursue backpacking on your own. Or if you haven't been backpacking for awhile, join us to learn about the lightweight revolution. Our lightweight approach should keep your pack under 30 pounds.  $1195  Rating: 1  2  [3]  4  5 

New Hampshire's White Mountains offer an ideal setting for an active summer vacation - numerous hiking trails with spectacular views, magnificent waterfalls, beautiful hardwood forest, flowing rivers, and, just when you think you're in the middle of nowhere, remote huts where you can buy lemonade and a piece of cake for $1. On this trip we will explore the variety of wilderness areas that the White Mountains have to offer, on foot and by canoe, and every evening we enjoy hot showers and hearty meals in comfortable condos located right on the gorgeous Pemigewasset River. Join us for five action-packed days and find out why the White Mountains have been a summer vacation mecca for years. $1150  Rating: 1 2  3  4 5 

Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor have long been a magnet for tourists, especially in the delightful month of August. We will explore this area thoroughly, by bike, hike and kayak. With all this activity, that Maine lobster will taste particularly delightful!  $2095  Rating: 1  [2]  [3]  4  5 

The Appalachian Trail, while often rugged and remote, is designed to accommodate both people who want to hike the entire trail and those who choose to "section hike" it; that is, hike a new section every year. We continue our tradition of offering a new section hike this year in Vermont's Green Mountains.  Here the Appalachian Trail shares its path with another famous trail, Vermont's Long Trail.  These two trails journey together from the Massachusetts/Vermont border to just past Killington Peak.  The terrain is a wonderful mix of rugged, rocky hiking and rolling forest trails.  Join us as we return to enjoy another section of this great trail. $1165   Rating: 1  2  3  [4]  5

This trip has been designed as an extension of our section hike the previous week but you are welcome to join us for these 6 days. For those of you continuing, the opportunity of finishing Vermont is close at hand; and for everyone. crossing from one state to another is always cause for celebration.  In Massachusetts we will be summiting the highest peak not only on the Appalachian Trail section of Massachusetts but in the state: Mount Greylock, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding states and mountain ranges.  $995 (or $695 as an extension). Rating: 1  2  3  [4]  5

On this wilderness backpacking trip we travel along one of the Appalachian Trail's most interesting sections, from Dicky Gap to Elk Garden. This is a perfect backpacking trip for beginners: our moderate mileage leaves time for you to learn everything you need to know to pursue backpacking on your own. Or if you haven't been backpacking for awhile, join us to learn about the lightweight revolution. Our lightweight approach should keep your pack under 30 pounds.  $1195  Rating: 1  2  [3]  4  5 

The ocean, rivers, beaches, and forests of Maryland's Eastern Shore make it the perfect place for an active long weekend! There is also fascinating human history, from the old town of Berlin to the happening tourist town of Ocean City. And October is a great time to visit. The crowds and the bugs are gone, the weather is usually sunny but not too warm, and the trees are changing color. During our time here we'll hike, kayak, and canoe; savor great meals at the area's excellent restaurants; and wander the interesting and very different towns of Berlin and Ocean City. $1185 / Rating: 1 [2]  3  4  5

Have you been dying to hike a section of the Appalachian Trail, but you just cannot see carrying a heavy pack and sleeping in shelters without a hot shower? We have the perfect solution- slackpacking! Hike a new section every day and get picked up at the end for a hot meal, shower, and a comfortable bed in a gorgeous hostel. Price $1150  Rating: 1  2  3   [4, 5]