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Tour 1:
Champion Trees and Old Growth Forests – A Rhode
Island 'Expedition' with “The Tree People”
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Named a Preservationist of the Decade by
Yankee Magazine, Matthew ‘Twig’ Largess and
fellow Treehugger and co-host, Daryl "Arrowwood"
Ward lead the way into – and out of – the forest! Walk among the giants! Examine riparian
exemplars. Take the measure of urban Champions and gaze up
into ancient canopies – all right here Rhode Island.
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Tour 2:
Discover Providence - A Capital Place
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Come see why
Travel & Leisure Magazine has listed
Providence as “One of America’s Favorite
Cities to Visit.” Experience the
highlights of our capital, from State
House to Benefit Street to Federal Hill.
Uptown to down city, this narrated
sampler showcases notable neighborhoods,
culinary arts, historic and modern
architecture. Italian baked goods and a
wine tasting bookend this delightful
day.
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Tour 3:
East Bay By Bike - An Easy, Scenic Cycle |
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Join us for a spectacular day of cycling
along the scenic East Bay Bike Path under the leadership of certified instructors
and members of the U.S. Open Cycling Foundation. This almost flat, paved path is just
right for the occasional rider, with plenty to guarantee the
more serious recreational cyclist a truly satisfying
experience. Take in some of the most picturesque panoramas,
historic and cultural sites in the state.
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Tour 4:
Family Guy - On the Road to Rhode Island |
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Back by popular
demand, this high-time tour is just what
The Family Guy fans want - a
raucous romp and rockin’ good time!
Based on Fox TV’s The Family Guy,
highlights include a dozen or more sites
in Pawtucket, Providence, Johnston and
Cranston that are known (or suspected)
to have inspired this Emmy nominated
animated television series.
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Tour 5: Hidden Gems of the
Blackstone Valley |
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See them with your
own eyes - these Gems of the Blackstone
Valley! A palace-like venue for
world-class entertainment; frescoes to
rival the Sistine Chapel; the home of
our own Minor League baseball team; plus
the museums, countryside and farms. This
sweeping sampler will surprise and
delight you. We’re taking off the wraps
to share some best-kept secrets and
invite you to see for yourself what the
Blackstone Valley has to offer. More |
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Tour 6: Geocaching
Adventure - A Treasure Hunt for the Grown Ups |
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What
is Geocaching? It’s a simple, but high tech adventure that
gets you out of the house and into the great outdoors. It’s
a treasure hunt for the 21st century. A GPS device helps you
find the hidden “cache” and the treasure within. Anywhere
might be a Geocache location: a park or building or statue,
a meadow, or in a tree! Bring friends. Make friends. Or go
it on your own. Walk, bike or hike!
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Tour 7: Glorious Gardens |
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When
Spring is in the air, we begin to long for the colorful
blossoms and sweet scents that lift our spirits. Satisfy
that yearning! Come with us to visit some Glorious Gardens!
We have a delightful day in store for
you, and will enjoy several gardens types along with a myriad of
plants and flowers. Your guest host, Layanee DeMerchant
will help make the most of this fabulous day.
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Tour 8: Hidden Black
History of College Hill - Sharing the Stories |
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Stroll the neighborhoods, visit the
sites and hear the stories of innumerable men and women
whose contributions built Rhode Island’s African American
communities from their earliest days. Led by Ray Rickman, a former
state representative from the College Hill area, and a
promoter of African American history, this fully narrated
tour encompasses the touchstones of Black heritage in Rhode
Island.
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Tour 9: Historic Great Road
- America's First 'Super Highway' |
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As part of Lincoln’s Great Road Historic District, this
scenic, winding road with its historic homes, farms and
mills, retains much of its early rural character. Your tour
encompasses over 300 years of architectural and cultural
development along America’s first ‘super highway.’
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Tour 10:
Independence Trail & Taste of RI - The Newest
Attraction in Town |
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Join
us for a morning’s stroll along our capital city’s newest
attraction – the Providence Independence Trail. In
celebration of its first birthday, Trail founder, Robert
Burke will be our host and guide, dispensing a lively
narrative. By special permission, the State House
will open its doors for us, and there’ll be other ‘insider
perks’ as well. Then relax and enjoy a Taste of Rhode Island
Sampler at the cozy Pot au Feu bistro.
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Tour 11: Kayaks
on the Blackstone! |
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This
casual, half-day kayaking excursion is ideal for beginners
and recreational enthusiasts, yet features enough small
(avoidable!) rapids and points of interest to satisfy the
most experienced of paddlers. It’s a great way to introduce
a friend to the sport, while expert instructors manage the
run, put-in to take-out.
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Tour 12: Life
Behind the Scenes - A Leisurely Blackstone Valley
Bicycle Tour |
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This leisurely, narrated half-day tour is
paced to be appropriate for all fitness levels with stops at
many points of interest. We pedal through four Blackstone
Valley communities and talk about the history, culture and
development of local industry. We’ll hear some interesting
tidbits and tales while riding through charming back streets
and neighborhoods. More |
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Tour 13: Rhode
Island Myths and Mysteries - Shades of
Revolutionaries and Romantics |
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Smith’s
Castle is haunted! Mercy Brown was a vampire! And the
devil left evidence at Devils Rock! Haunted sites and
cemeteries, spine-tingling stories, eerie tales of real
events surrounding historic figures. This is a journey into
Rhode Island’s unknown. Led by the husband and wife
paranormal investigative team of Thomas D’Agostino and
Arlene Nicholson, you’ll get the inside story from the
experts. More |
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Tour 14: Walking
the Land Trust Trail - A Rhode Island Showcase |
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These
three easy treks take you through completely different
ecosystems and environments, each selected and protected by
Rhode Island land trust organizations. We’ll explore wooded
uplands and active farmlands built on glacial till. We’ll
examine old stonewalls, and hear their stories. Wildlife
habitats and scenic vistas enrich your experience.
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Tour 15: Seaside
Secrets, Mansions and More - It's Newport for the
Curious |
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A day in Newport is always filled with fantastic sights,
panoramic vistas and the scent of the sea in each breeze.
From the downtown waterfront to Bellevue
Avenue and an especially fascinating walking tour of the
distinctive and historic “Point” district, this tour offers
everyone the chance to experience something new about
Newport!
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