Geology Tour of Vinalhaven via E-Bike
Tour Description
Experience the beauty and serenity of Maine’s wilderness with a Registered Maine Recreational Guide.
Enjoy an all day E-Bike tour of Vinalhaven, including touring an ancient volcano. Meet at the Ferry terminal in Rockland at 8:15am to get the 8:45 am ferry to Vinalhaven. E-Bikes will be there to meet you! Take them onboard for the one hour and fifteen minute ferry ride to Carver’s Harbor on Vinalhaven. Once off the ferry, we will head via bike to Brown’s Head Light for lunch. While there, head down to the shore to see evidence of volcanic ash droplets called lapilli. Then, heading south, we will visit two to three other sites with evidence of ancient volcanic activity. If open, we will visit a working stone cutter. Heading back into town, we will visit the Vinalhaven Historical Society Museum, followed by a visit to pyroclastic pillows along the southern shore of Vinalhaven Island. We will then head back to the ferry terminal for our trip back to the mainland. Trip returns to Rockland by 4:30pm in time for a nice dinner on your own in the area. This trip is filled with breathtaking views of Penobscot Bay (weather permitting), geology information, history of Maine, and physical exercise. A great combination!
Lunch, snacks, and ferry fees included. Does not include parking fee (+/-$12), but parking can be found locally for free.
$215 per person, two person minimum.
Experience the beauty and serenity of Maine’s wilderness with a Registered Maine Recreational Guide.
Enjoy an all day E-Bike tour of Vinalhaven, including touring an ancient volcano. Meet at the Ferry terminal in Rockland at 8:15am to get the 8:45 am ferry to Vinalhaven. E-Bikes will be there to meet you! Take them onboard for the one hour and fifteen minute ferry ride to Carver’s Harbor on Vinalhaven. Once off the ferry, we will head via bike to Brown’s Head Light for lunch. While there, head down to the shore to see evidence of volcanic ash droplets called lapilli. Then, heading south, we will visit two to three other sites with evidence of ancient volcanic activity. If open, we will visit a working stone cutter. Heading back into town, we will visit the Vinalhaven Historical Society Museum, followed by a visit to pyroclastic pillows along the southern shore of Vinalhaven Island. We will then head back to the ferry terminal for our trip back to the mainland. Trip returns to Rockland by 4:30pm in time for a nice dinner on your own in the area. This trip is filled with breathtaking views of Penobscot Bay (weather permitting), geology information, history of Maine, and physical exercise. A great combination!
Lunch, snacks, and ferry fees included. Does not include parking fee (+/-$12), but parking can be found locally for free.
$215 per person, two person minimum.
Event Location: Ferry terminal in Rockland, Maine.
What to Bring:
Physical requirement: Moderate biking and walking (uphill and down) for a period of about 3-4 hours, or about 3-5 miles. Must be at least 12 years old, and, if under 16 years old, parental supervision required. One and one-quarter hour ferry ride each way.
What to Bring:
- Appropriate clothing for weather and activity
- Loose fitting, quick drying pants, or shorts
- Rain gear/windbreaker
- Long sleeve shirt (wool or synthetic)
- Baseball cap, or sun hat
- Sturdy walking shoes
- Two water bottles, min 750ml each
- Personal sunscreen & bug repellent
- Sunglasses (polarized sunglasses work best when on the water.)
- Day pack
- Bandana
- Camera or phone
- Compass, guide book of the area, & maps
- First aid kit
- Matches
- Binoculars
- Extra batteries and extra cell phone charger
- Necessary e-bike gear
Physical requirement: Moderate biking and walking (uphill and down) for a period of about 3-4 hours, or about 3-5 miles. Must be at least 12 years old, and, if under 16 years old, parental supervision required. One and one-quarter hour ferry ride each way.
Maine Island Trip via Ferry
Tour Description
Experience the beauty and serenity of Maine’s wilderness with a Registered Maine Recreational Guide Maine.
All day trip - travel on a Maine State Ferry to a Maine island for some history and nature exploration. Enjoy a picnic lunch with time to explore, swim, walk around the island. Bring your camera! Come back with a new appreciation for the marine wilderness preserved on Maine’s Islands.
Lunch, snacks, and ferry fees included. Does not include parking fee (+/-$12), but parking can be found locally for free.
$175 per person, two person minimum
Event Location: Ferry terminal in Rockland, Maine,
What to Bring:
Physical requirement: Moderate walking (uphill and down) for a period of about 3-4 hours or about 2-4 miles. Must be at least 12 years old, and, if 16 years old and under, parental supervision is required. One and one-quarter hour ferry ride each way.
Experience the beauty and serenity of Maine’s wilderness with a Registered Maine Recreational Guide Maine.
All day trip - travel on a Maine State Ferry to a Maine island for some history and nature exploration. Enjoy a picnic lunch with time to explore, swim, walk around the island. Bring your camera! Come back with a new appreciation for the marine wilderness preserved on Maine’s Islands.
Lunch, snacks, and ferry fees included. Does not include parking fee (+/-$12), but parking can be found locally for free.
$175 per person, two person minimum
Event Location: Ferry terminal in Rockland, Maine,
What to Bring:
- Appropriate clothing for weather and activity
- Loose fitting, quick drying pants, or shorts
- Rain gear/windbreaker
- Long sleeve shirt (wool or synthetic)
- Baseball cap, or sun hat
- Sturdy walking shoes
- 2 water bottles, min 750ml each
- Personal sunscreen & bug repellent
- Sunglasses (polarized sunglasses work best when on the water.)
- Day pack
- Bandana
- Camera or phone
- Compass, guide book of the area & maps
- First aid kit
- Matches
- Binoculars
- Extra batteries and extra cell phone charger
Physical requirement: Moderate walking (uphill and down) for a period of about 3-4 hours or about 2-4 miles. Must be at least 12 years old, and, if 16 years old and under, parental supervision is required. One and one-quarter hour ferry ride each way.
Maine Island Trip via Charter
Tour Description
Experience the beauty and serenity of Maine’s wilderness with a Registered Maine Recreational Guide.
All day trip - Travel on a charter boat to a Maine Island for some history and nature exploration. Enjoy a picnic lunch with time to explore, swim, walk around the island. Bring your camera! Come back with a new appreciation for the marine wilderness preserved on Maine’s Islands.
Lunch, snacks, and charter fee provided.
$220 per person, six person minimum
Event Location: Location sent via Maps app.
What to Bring:
Physical requirement: Moderate walking (uphill and down) for a period of about 3-4 hours or about 2-4 miles. Must be at least 12 years old, and, if 16 years old and under, parental supervision is required. One and one-quarter hour ferry ride each way.
Experience the beauty and serenity of Maine’s wilderness with a Registered Maine Recreational Guide.
All day trip - Travel on a charter boat to a Maine Island for some history and nature exploration. Enjoy a picnic lunch with time to explore, swim, walk around the island. Bring your camera! Come back with a new appreciation for the marine wilderness preserved on Maine’s Islands.
Lunch, snacks, and charter fee provided.
$220 per person, six person minimum
Event Location: Location sent via Maps app.
What to Bring:
- Appropriate clothing for weather and activity
- Loose fitting, quick drying pants, or shorts
- Rain gear/windbreaker
- Long sleeve shirt (wool or synthetic)
- Baseball cap, or sun hat
- Sturdy walking shoes
- 2 water bottles, min 750ml each
- Personal sunscreen & bug repellent
- Sunglasses (polarized sunglasses work best when on the water.)
- Day pack
- Bandana
- Camera or phone
- Compass, guide book of the area & maps
- First aid kit
- Matches
- Binoculars
- Extra batteries and extra cell phone charger
Physical requirement: Moderate walking (uphill and down) for a period of about 3-4 hours or about 2-4 miles. Must be at least 12 years old, and, if 16 years old and under, parental supervision is required. One and one-quarter hour ferry ride each way.
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