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Listed below are brief descriptions for each of our 15 tours.  Click the photo or "more" link for more detailed information. 

Tour 1: Champion Trees and Old Growth Forests – A Rhode Island 'Expedition' with “The Tree People”

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.  More

Tour 2: Discover Providence - A Capital Place

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.  More

Tour 3: East Bay By Bike - An Easy, Scenic Cycle

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.  More

Tour 4: Family Guy - On the Road to Rhode Island

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.   More

Tour 5: Hidden Gems of the Blackstone Valley

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

Tour 6: Geocaching Adventure - A Treasure Hunt for the Grown Ups

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!   More

Tour 7: Glorious Gardens

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.  More

Tour 8: Hidden Black History of College Hill - Sharing the Stories

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.   More

Tour 9: Historic Great Road - America's First 'Super Highway'

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.’   More

Tour 10: Independence Trail & Taste of RI - The Newest Attraction in Town

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.  More

Tour 11: Kayaks on the Blackstone!

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.  More

Tour 12: Life Behind the Scenes - A Leisurely Blackstone Valley Bicycle Tour

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

Tour 13: Rhode Island Myths and Mysteries - Shades of Revolutionaries and Romantics

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

Tour 14: Walking the Land Trust Trail - A Rhode Island Showcase

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.  More

Tour 15: Seaside Secrets, Mansions and More - It's Newport for the Curious

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!  More

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