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Embark on a scenic journey along the Turnagain Arm. View breathtaking Scenery, keeping a lookout for Beluga whales, Dall Sheep, Bald Eagles, and the occasional bear! Learn about the local ecosystem and local wildlife from your experienced tour guide, as they drive along the inlet. You will arrive at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center to visit and learn about the many local wildlife that have been rescued. Lastly, enjoy a scenic drive through Portage Valley and view these beautiful glaciers and Salmon streams. Enjoy round-trip transportation from Anchorage. Learn about local wildlife and ecosystems. Visit Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, to see and learn about local Alaskan wildlife. Drive-thru parts Portage Valley. A walk in the rainforest.

in Tybee Shark Teeth and Fossil Tours for a one-of-a-kind hands-on adventure where science meets discovery! Perfect for families, fossil lovers, and curious minds of all ages, our tours are led by passionate local guides who will teach you the real science behind fossilized shark teeth—and how to find them yourself. You’ll leave not just with amazing treasures, but with knowledge and memories to last a lifetime. Unlike a typical beach walk, this is a fully interactive experience tailored to inspire wonder and learning. Whether you’re 4 or 84, we’ll help you unlock the thrill of the hunt and show you how to spot teeth like a pro. Come create a core memory on the beautiful shores of Tybee Island and see why so many of our guests say, “This was the highlight of our entire trip!”

Give your child the gift of confidence and the joy of cooking! Our culinary program offers hands-on cooking lessons for budding young chefs. We learn more than how to follow a recipe at Lil’ Chef School. We utilize math, science, teamwork, creativity, and more. Children learn the world's cuisines and enhance their experience with fruits, vegetables, herbs & spices while gaining confidence and experience in the kitchen that will last them a lifetime. Children will make 2 recipes each week and will get a tasting of the food they made at the end of class. Recipes are provided online.

On this kayak water trail located on the outskirts of New Orleans, we will meander through this ecosystem bayou where we will meet up with wildlife, including gators, turtles, birds and fish while heading towards Lake Pontchartrain. We will travel through three different terrains: a pine forest, cypress swamp, salt marsh into Lake Pontchartrain. Once we are at the opening of Lake Pontchartrain, if the tide is low and the waters are calm, we can wade in the waters or take a break with lunch, snacks and water and talk about the area and the wildlife. This is a slow moving paddle to stop and take photos of the wildlife, terrain we will pass and see. This tour is approximately 2 hours in length.

Chicago is the birthplace of the skyscraper: imagine what incredible stories of engineering feats it has to tell! Join Inside Chicago Walking Tours on our newest route — it’s Chicago’s ONLY engineering-themed tour! You’ll cover more than 150 years of engineering evolution, learning from a real engineer who makes the information accessible and graspable without ever dumbing it down. We believe that everyone can understand and be fascinated by these concepts if taught in an engaging and fun way. You’ll see a building from the “father of the skyscraper,” who was actually an engineer and a classmate of Gustav Eiffel. You’ll learn how a “haunted” building gets its reputation simply by settling unevenly on its “floating” foundation. You’ll marvel at how Chicago’s buildings handle gravity and wind. And as on all of our tours, you’ll visit the interiors of a few buildings to truly get that sense that you’ve seen inside Chicago!

This tour is perfect for the traveling naturalist who wants to experience Florida from both the land and the water. The closer you get to the spring, the clearer the water gets. The water is crystal clear during our yoga practice and you will enjoy seeing turtles and fish swim around you. Florida springs truly feel like the fountain of youth. You will return from your tour and yoga class feeling grounded, relaxed, and refreshed. Wekiva Island and Wekiwa Springs State Park are both very fun and unique properties and you will experience them both! Wekiva Island is a privately-owned eco-conscious recreational business where locals enjoy the relaxed and laid back atmosphere while enjoying food and drinks. Wekiwa Springs State Park offers the nature side of the river life and protects lands surrounding Florida's vital waterways. The state park offers swimming as well as hiking trails through the upland and wetland ecosystems.

Join Watersports Now for a 1.5–2 hour clear kayak guided tour in Sarasota. Explore mangroves, seagrass beds, and spot dolphins, manatees & seabirds. Just minutes from downtown Sarasota, this tour combines scenic paddling, wildlife spotting, and environmental discovery, all from the comfort of a crystal-clear kayak that lets you see straight down to the sea life below. What to Expect: Launch from Longboat Key, a quiet coastal spot near Sarasota Glide through calm bays, mangrove tunnels, and open water See dolphins, manatees, rays, fish, and other marine life beneath your kayak. Spot coastal birds like herons, egrets, pelicans, and ospreys Learn from our guides about the local ecosystem and conservation efforts Our experienced, friendly guides make the trip easy and enjoyable for all skill levels, whether it’s your first time in a kayak or your tenth. You’ll get a short safety orientation, Coast Guard-approved life jackets, and plenty of time to stop for photos or take in the views.

This is a tour that has never been offered until now. Guided tours along the Hurricane Canal, to date, have only been a once-a-year offering. Participants on this tour see things most tourists pass over. People of all ages enjoy encountering the canal and its tunnels and flumes, which makes it not a typical hike. This tour is enlightening look at what it took to settle the land in the American West. These hardy settlers had to build irrigation systems in order to establish their communities and the Hurricane Canal was one of the toughest ones to build. It took 12 years to build and was mostly a pick-and-shovel operation with no public financing. It is an engineering marvel of its time and truly a miracle because as one looks at some sections of the canal, they seem to run uphill.

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll see New York City’s evolution through the eyes of one of its most famous and influential citizens, Alexander Hamilton, often called “the architect of the American financial system”. Starting in front of the Charging Bull statue in New York’s oldest park, Bowling Green, you’ll walk nearly the entire perimeter of the original city to Trinity Church, where our tour ends. Along the way, you’ll trace Hamilton’s life from his arrival in New York at Battery Park, through his military service and his time in government, up until his death. As you make your way through the Financial District, you’ll come to understand the story of the American Revolution right where it took place, and Hamilton’s pivotal role. Embark on this illuminating journey, where every step uncovers layers of history, commemorates the resilience of a nation, and honors the indelible mark left by Alexander Hamilton and the heroes of America’s past.

Everglades National Park is unique on our planet. It is a wonderful, water-filled paradise that is best accessed by a quiet, slow-moving, shallow draft boat. One of the best loved residents of the Park are Bottle-Nosed Dolphins. Watching dolphin, in their natural habitat, interacting with each other, something that you will never forget. Our full-time, formally trained, Florida Master Naturalist guides will safely take you deep into the 10,000 Islands of the Everglades. While searching for dolphins, manatees and some of the 300 different species of birds that call the Park home, you will learn about the different Everglades ecosystem, its long history and rich culture. You will have fun and learn a lot. Don't forget your cameras! Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.

Come experience the best of Norfolk, Virginia with a combo attraction pass to admission to Norfolk's top attractions! Through these specially-issued passes, you gain admission to the Battleship Wisconsin, Nauticus, and the Virginia Zoo. Explore Norfolk's Battleship Wisconsin, the world’s largest and last battleship. Uncover the power of the sea and marvel at maritime science and history at the Nauticus. Step inside the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and discover the history of the United States Navy in Coastal Virginia. Go wild at the Virginia Zoo and see tigers, lions, and bears exploring and learning about different habitats and the way animals live in the wild.  Don’t miss out on great discounts for harbor cruises, food tours, shopping, attractions and much more! Admissions tickets do not have to be used within the same visit day. Tickets are valid until December 31, 2025.

Experience the Florida Everglades with See Sight Tours! Our local guide will pick you up from your downtown Fort Lauderdale hotel before setting off for Sawgrass Recreation Park. Once at the park, climb aboard a thrilling airboat ride and glide across the River of Grass as you learn about the Everglades’ unique ecosystem. Keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife, including turtles, exotic birds, and of course—alligators! (Please note: airboats may include guests outside of your group.) After your Everglades adventure, sit back and relax as your driver returns you promptly to your downtown Fort Lauderdale hotel, making this the most convenient and exciting way to explore the Everglades in just a few hours.

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime astronomical observing AND safe daytime solar viewing with all ages welcome! Our in-house stellar explorers are the best and most experienced in Hawaii with one having created the Mauna Kea Visitor’s Center and operated it for a decade. Others on staff have written noted articles and reviews for well-known astronomy magazines and have worked at world-class observatories.

No power. No life support. Stranded in outer space. Crew members! You must get the ship’s systems up and running again. Perform tasks and monitor your progress. But watch out. There’s a traitor among you. They’re scheming to sabotage and destroy the ship and will murder you if they can! Who triumphs is up to you.

Everglades National Park is unique on our planet. It is a wonderful, water-filled paradise that is best accessed by a quiet, slow-moving, shallow draft boat. One of the best loved residents of the Park are Bottle-Nosed Dolphins. Watching dolphin, in their natural habitat, interacting with each other, something that you will never forget. Our full-time, formally trained, Florida Master Naturalist guides will safely take you deep into the 10,000 Islands of the Everglades. While searching for dolphins, manatees and some of the 300 different species of birds that call the Park home, you will learn about the different Everglades ecosystem, its long history and rich culture. You will have fun and learn a lot. Don't forget your cameras! Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.

THIS TOUR REQUIRES 4 GUESTS TO START What's LoDo? I’m happy you asked! Lower Downtown is Denver’s oldest neighborhood which is home to some of the best restaurants and attractions in Denver. On this 2 hour walking tour your savvy local guide will share fascinating history and point out local hot spots, where to eat and drink. We walk about 1.5 miles where we bring to life the past, present, and future of our beloved city. This tour is perfect for those who have limited time and a busy schedule. At the end of the tour you will feel more like a local and less like a tourist! We begin the tour at iconic Union Station and its significance to the survival of Denver as a city. Over the next 2 hours we walk a loop around LoDo where we share stories of Denver’s first Chinatown, visit the most famous bordello of its time, visit the oldest operating hotel in Denver, and learn about the underground tunnel system that runs beneath the city. TOUR LEAVES AT 11 A.M. PLEASE ARRIVE AT 10:45 A.M.

• Explore the must-sees of one of the world's largest science museum with this audio guide • Learn about the future and the past of technology through various immersive experiences • Step into a swirling tornado, watch fire burning and witness baby chicken coming into the world • Explore how your body works with the interactive You! Experience • Plan your visit and don’t worry about the admission: tickets are included in the tour

The Austin Pedal Barge stands out from other party boats on Lake Travis with its exceptional amenities and unique offerings. Unlike many boats, it features a built-in restroom for added convenience. While pedaling is an option for those who want to participate, it is not required, ensuring a relaxed experience for all guests. The boat also includes a lily pad for water lounging and boasts the best Bluetooth sound system on the lake. Additionally, it offers multiple coolers in different sizes with ice on board, keeping drinks cold throughout the trip. Unlike most party boats that require full-group rentals, the Austin Pedal Barge sells individual tickets, making it an excellent choice for solo adventurers or smaller groups looking to join the fun.

Come experience a nature walk on the water with our guided kayak tours! Glide through the waters of Skull Creek as your tour guide enriches your mind with historical and wildlife knowledge of Hilton Head Island. Paddle through the rich ecosystem of our saltwater marshlands, observing many indigenous species of bird wildlife, such as the brown pelican, egrets, herons, osprey, bald eagles, and many more. Get up close and personal with our beloved Atlantic bottlenose dolphins! Hilton Head is home to over 100 local dolphins, living here year-round, and is also located on the migratory path for these spectacular mammals. Don’t be surprised to see these curious creatures swimming right alongside your kayak! We have double and single kayaks available. This tour is great for all ages! No experience necessary!

We are excited to announce our new exclusive Private Group viewing option, catered especially for your special night. You will have the entire night and aurora to yourselves, without any disturbance from other guests. Our unique setting is designed to offer a personal and comfortable experience, with a homey vibe that truly represents the Alaskan way of life. Our lodge, which doubles as our home, provides a warm and cozy environment to await the aurora. Our large viewing windows offer a stunning view of the night sky while you sit back and relax on our comfortable couches. On cloudy nights we will chase, maximizing your chances of seeing the northern lights. Our experienced tour guide will be on-hand to assist with any photography questions, ensuring that you capture the perfect shot of the awe-inspiring aurora. Our comfortable accommodations are the perfect solution for those not keen on braving cold winter nights along the road system of Alaska. A true authentic Alaskan experience.

A massage for your tapped out nervous system. Power down your busy mind. View of Mount San Jacinto. Heart of Palm Springs.