This unique 52 mile bicycle and pedestrian route, known as the Virginia Capital Trail, links the first settlement in Jamestown ( the Colonial Capital in Williamsburg) and Virginia’s modern seat of government in Richmond. This trail highlights the historic assets that follow Rout 5 (Virginia Byway) as well as cultural and environmental sites. Route 5,…
Our host facility for the Central Vermont Bike Tour is the Amee Farm Lodge. Located on scenic Route 100 in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, the Amee Farm Lodge is relaxed country elegance at its best. The fully restored grand Vermont farmhouse features 15 deluxe guest rooms with wide-planked pine floors and comfortable beds…
Over the years we have seen many articles on Finding Joy on a Bicycle. We wanted to share a couple of those articles with you here. For those that already love riding this information will come as no surprise to you. For those new to biking we hope you find encouragement in them. Why…
The High Peaks Wilderness Complex is made up of approximately 275,460 acres. This wilderness draws heavy summer use but traffic slows in the fall, the best time to experience this area! There is something for everyone to enjoy. Hiking, cane/kayaking, mountain climbing, photography, biking or just taking a stroll up a shaded forest trail. The…
The Wild Center is one of our favorite stops in the Adirondacks! The Wild Center, formerly known as the Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, is a natural history center in Tupper Lake, New York, near the center of New York State’s Adirondack Park. Live animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the…
What would be a vacation to South Carolina without a bit of shopping! Charleston’s City Market has more than 50 artisans weave a variety of Gullah baskets; one of the oldest handcrafts of African origin found in the U.S. and a perfect souvenir to ship or take home with you as a reminder of this…
A very special stop for us when escorting our guests on the new South Carolina Bike and Boat Tour is Boone Hall Plantation. Boone Hall Plantation was founded in 1681 when Englishman Major John Boone came to Charleston and established a lucrative plantation and gracious home on the banks of Wampacheone Creek. Boone Hall is…
Looking forward to your trip and looking for Things to do on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard? Those who came before… The rich history of Martha’s vineyard includes Native Americans, farmers, fishermen, whaling ships and the Confederate Navy… there are more than just “the vineyard” here. Historic Churches, Settlements, & Homes “These old buildings do…
One of our favorite stops when in New Zealand, that we love sharing with our guests, is the Taieri River and the Taieri Gorge. This wild and wonderful place is enjoyed comfortably on a lovely rail tour. The Taieri River is the fourth-longest river in New Zealand and is in Otago in the South Island.…
Book a Multi-sport Complete New Zealand Holiday “A New Zealand holiday isn’t complete without visiting a sheep farm. The Wilderness Lodge property encompasses 1650 hectares (4000 acres) of scenic high country & is home to 3000 sheep. Every second afternoon guests are invited to explore the farm on a complimentary guided trip. Watch sheep-dogs…