Hornbeck solo canoes, waterside camping, wildlife viewing, swimming, hiking trails nearby

Tuesday - Thursday, August 9 - 11, 2011 

We invite you to join us for some time exploring and meandering through the Saranac Lake Wild Forest area.  This area is comprised of a variety of glacial ponds, each with their own character, a couple of quiet creeks, some loons and other wildlife.  Short portage trails connect the ponds making for a variety of paddling options.  Swimming and hiking are other activities that can be enjoyed with this experience.  We provide the perfect boats for exploring this area, the lightest boats in the woods actually at 12-16 lbs.  They are fun to paddle and easy to portage... making the many ponds in this area much easier to explore! 

The trip plan... We will meet in Tupper Lake (at our Raquette River location) Tuesday morning (9:00 AM) to pack for the trip.  Hornbeck solo canoes, paddling gear, light weight camping gear (*excluding sleeping bag), cooking gear and meals (Tues. lunch - Thurs. lunch) are provided for this guided outing.  Anyone interested in arriving Monday evening or staying Thursday night after the paddle are welcome to do so.  Just let us know so we can send you more information regarding such. 

After packing our gear Tuessday morning, we're planning to head to the put-in (about a 15-25 minute ride depending on where we decide to launch.)  Our plan is to seek a nice base camp location, set up our campsite, then take "day trips" from there.  We have plenty of places to explore in this area.  We expect to see loons and other wildlife as we paddle throughout the week.  You'll want a pair of binoculars and a camera for sure!!

Plan to arrive back at our home-base location in Tupper Lake mid-afternoon on Thursday.  Those interested in spending the night camping at our place on the Raquette River are welcome.  Contact us for more information about this camping option or about lodging possibilities in the area.   

We provide Hornbeck solo canoes, paddling gear, lodging & group meals (Tues. lunch - Thurs. lunch) for this guided paddle adventure.  Beginning paddlers, as well as those with canoe or kayak paddling experience, will enjoy this trip.  First timers are very successful with our canoes!  Not familiar with Hornbeck canoes?  Visit Hornbeck Boats online.  They are awesome boats, are paddled like a kayak and weigh 12-16 lbs.  A real treat to paddle! 

Package price: $450/person
Group minimum: 2  Group maximum: 4
NOTE:  Our tents are roomy & comfortable for two people.  Solo tents may be available for an extra charge of $30.  Contact us for availability.  *Sleeping bags can be provided, if necessary, for an additional fee.

Driving directions to our meeting location, a recommended clothing & gear list, a medical form and release of liability waiver, along with other information to help you prepare for the weekend will be provided once payment is received.  Reservations are confirmed when payment is received.

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Hornbeck solo canoes, waterside camping, wildlife viewing & swimming

Saturday & Sunday, Aug 13 & 14, 2011 

This overnight experience offers two days of leisurely paddling with an evening of camping.  The full moon is on Saturday. The trip location is Long Pond in the St. Regis Wilderness and an area where loons reside. This is a good trip for beginning canoe campers and paddlers, as well as those with experience.  Limited to 4 women.  Minimum of 2 people necessary to confirm this trip.  Please make reservations well in advance.  Thank you.  Click here for more information and details regarding this experience.

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Lodging, meals, daily fall foliage paddle excursions

Thursday & Friday, Sept 29 & 30, 2011 

Lodging, meals and two days of fall foliage paddle trips.  This can be extended to a 3 day get-away as we have a day paddle scheduled for Saturday following this trip.  Contact us for more information about this opportunity. Limited to 6 women.  Minumum of 2 people necessary to confirm this event.  Please make reservations well in advance.  Thank you.  Click here for more information and details regarding this experience.

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Lightweight camping, meals, exploratory hikes & near peak foliage

Thursday - Saturday, Oct 6 - 8, 2011 

Three days of leisurely hiking with explorations from a campsite in the Henderson Lake area.  This is a beautiful area and a good trip for beginning backpackers.  The backpack distance is approx. 2 miles to a site near the end of Henderson Lake. Hikes are planned to the Preston Ponds and into Indian Pass. Lightweight camping gear and meals are included for this experience. Limited to 4 participants.  Click here for more information and details regarding this experience.

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Daily activities to choose from, on-site cabin lodging, meal options available, relaxation, renewal & female camaraderie where sea and mountains meet

Sunday, August 26 - Saturday, September 1, 2012

Taking reservations now for 2012.
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations and a deposit are necessary before August 15, 2011 to confirm your space for this experience. 

Acadia National Park, located on Mt. Desert Island off the coast of Maine, is a magical place offering sweeping mountain views, rugged ocean scenery, crashing waves, quiet woods, beautiful sunrises, peaceful sunsets, quaint harbor villages, 120+ miles of hiking trails, 45 miles of rustic carriage roads and fascinating flora and fauna.  This is one of our favorite places to pass the time, especially after the summer crowds have left.  Acadia is considered one of America's favorite national parks.  We invite you to join us for a week of fun, fellowship, exploration, adventure and relaxation in a place seems to "have it all."

There are many ways to experience the scenic peaks, picturesque valleys, dramatic shorelines, off shore islands and harbor communities of Acadia - on foot, bicycle, with a paddle, horse-drawn carriage, auto, boat, ferry, shuttle bus and trolley tours.  With so many possibilities available, we have chosen to offer an "ala carte" vacation package.  We begin with lodging and you add on what you would like to include in your package from there.  Such allows flexibility for budgeting needs, activity levels and weather considerations.  You can choose to be as active or as relaxed as you would like day to day based on how you feel.  This format provides opportunities for exploration on your own to areas and places that interest you.  

Throughout the week active adventures excursions (hike, bike and paddle opportunities, and combinations of such) will be offered.  We will also offer as a variety of sight seeing tours targeting the "must see" places in Acadia National Park.  These tours employ various modes of transportation including automobile, ferry and fishing boats, shuttle and trolley buses and horse-drawn carriage to mention a few.  Our plan is to offer 2-3 experiences daily.  You will be able to choose the experiences that appeals to you most at the time.  Below are some of the experiences that we have offered in the past:

• Hikes along wide-open granite mountain and ridges with breathtaking scenery

• Biking on "vehicle free" roads (a 45-mile network of carriage roads with 16 stonework bridges contributed by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in the 1920s and 1930s)

• A stop by the Jordan Pond House for popovers and beverage on the tea lawn, a special and unique Acadia tradition

• Ocean side hiking and nature walks with opportunities to explore the mostly granite shoreline with its many tidal pools and spectacular views

• Visit to Historic Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse

• Greater and Small Cranberry Island tour

• Sunset sea kayak tour

• Quiet water paddling experiences on inland lakes, ponds, salt water marshes or nearby harbors

• Bar Harbor Whale Watch, Deep Sea Fishing, Historic Lighthouses & Acadia National Park boat tours

We reserve cabins for lodging on the quieter southwest side of Mt. Desert Island in a secluded, wooded area in Bernard, ME (near Tremont and Bass Harbor).  Southwest Harbor is less than 4 miles away.  Each cabin has 2 rooms (or a downstairs room and a sleeping loft) with a combination of queen and twin beds and will accommodate 2 or 3 guests.  They are also fully equipped with just about anything you would need during your stay, including a washer, dryer, beach towels, outdoor grill and lobster pot!  The cabins are serviced by the Island Explorer Shuttle, which is a free shuttle bus transportation system servicing much of Mt. Desert Island, allowing car-free exploration of the island.  For those flying to Mt. Desert Island, nearby Bar Harbor/Hancock County Airport has direct connections with Boston.  Another option is to fly into Bangor and use a shuttle or taxi service to Bar Harbor.  Both options allow car-free travel to and from Acadia.  Contact us if you would like more information about the shuttle or taxi service.

You may participate in one of the activities offered each day or you may opt to enjoy time on the beach or sight-seeing on your own... maybe a visit to Bar Harbor or the other harbors on the island, spend time browsing the shops, relax at Echo Lake (a fresh water beach) and/or Sand Beach on the ocean, experience a horse-drawn carriage ride, ride a ferry to a nearby island, or visit museums and sites that interest you.

The base price for this package begins with a cabin rental (6 nights lodging in wonderfully decorated, maintained and fully equipped cabin).  As mentioned above, each cabin will sleep 2-3 people in their own beds.  The cabin price is for 1, 2 or 3 people.  Bring a friend or two along with you to share the cost of the cabin and you'll lower your lodging cost 50% or 66%... and increase your fun.

You have the option of providing your own food and meals OR adding a meals package. Contact us for more information about the meals package we offer.  Each cabin has a fully functional kitchen with all the dining and cookware necessary for meal preparations, an outdoor grill and lobster pot.  There are also grocery stores nearby.  You may choose to dine out at times and Mt. Desert Island offers a variety of dining experiences. 

A variety of adventure activities and opportunities to explore the island, as well as transportation for such, will be offered daily.  The duration for most excursions is 3-4 hours and we expect to offer 2, possibly 3, opportunities for guests to choose from each day, some more active than others.

  Contact us for more information about the package options available or to reserve a space on one of these trips.

Reservations for the Women's 2012 Acadia Adventure Week are necessary on or before August 15, 2011

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