Sharon was an incredible ambassador for Vermont! We were lucky enough to experience the depth of…read moreher knowledge on the beautiful countryside near Dorset and beyond. She shared insightful, unique perspectives on the history and local customs. Sharon was open to our group's interests and tailored the tour based on what we were interested in. I could not recommend Backroad Discovery Tours more adamantly to both newcomers and veterans of this region alike! Five stars doesn't do it justice!

Fantastic! Our tour guide Sharon was amazing. Very knowledgeable of the region, full of life, and a…read morepleasure to be around. I could tell she loved what she did and that made the experience more memorable. The sites she took us too were spectacular, hidden gems I had not even known of if I didn't take this tour. This tour is a MUST when visiting the area. I'm definitely going to take it again when I return.

We went there on Maple Syrup Weekend and it was amazing. It was very interesting watching them make…read moretheir syrup. They had some for you to sample and we ended up purchasing some of their syrup.

We did the Vermont Maple Syrup trail last weekend. All sites were wonderful but this farm was our…read morefavorite. The Jalapeño infused syrup is incredible. I've been using it to make my old fashioned in the evening. And we made a stir fry with it earlier this week. Will definitely be back if not just for that!

Had a fantastic time at Revolution Rail with a group of other people from a conference being held…read morein nearby Lake Placid. The ride on the rails from North Creek was beautiful. All of the staff was helpful and friendly...especially our bus driver and the 3 guys working on the rails and accompanying us during our ride. We learned the history of the area and how this rail trail came to be. The guide who gave us the history info was super personable and knew so much great history! Loved riding through the forest and seeing streams, small waterfalls and crossing the trestle bridge over the Hudson River was spectacular. It was nice that there were ponchos and umbrellas given to us for our ride and that the guides took our photos for us. It was a great excursion in a spectacular setting. I would highly recommend a rail bike ride at Revolution Rail in the Adirondacks!

We had soo much and what a great family vacation adventure this was!…read more We definitely will be back! Make sure you have people who like to pedal. You have some great scenic views!

Northampton's best, least well known way to spend 90 minutes…read more Thoroughly entertaining, sometimes scary, often touching and humorous. A great evening out, especially for those who live here. We were amazed to discover another side of the town we thought we knew.

We did a Sunday night tour, and thus had a private tour. Very easy to find meeting location with…read morelots of parking. We sat and swapped stories for a bit before heading out. Annie is very knowledgeable in local history and tells a good story. There was a good mix of history and ghost stories. The website is very well done, reservations are easy and the reminders (email and/or text) are a great feature.

First time trying rail explorers and had a great time: friendly and energetic staff, good weather,…read moreclean equipment and chairs, nice views. We booked a few months in advance and glad we did because it was sold out the week of. You can either be in a two seater or a four seater. Check in and parking were easy once we arrived but beware that there's no cell service in the area. Staff were fantastic and really do impact the customer experience. Sam and others were spirited and seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs. This trail was 8 miles, 4 miles out and 4 miles back. Most of the time you're detached from other bikes but when crossing a major road, everyone had to be attached. If everyone is pedaling, it should be physically doable to go at a good pace, but it was not a stroll in the park either, which I liked. The person on the right controls the brakes. On the ride, you'll see a body of water, trees, hyped Phoenicia diner and just enjoy being in nature. There is shade throughout so even if it's a warm day, you'll probably still be okay. And didn't have any issues with mosquitoes either. They do provide large umbrellas for the weather and a basket to hold your belongings on the bike. When you reach 4 miles, there's a little break and patio chairs to sit, while they turn the bikes around. If you're in the front at the start, you'll be in the back to end. From start to finish, it was about 2 hours with waiting and stopping. They have bathrooms in a small camper facility that's pretty cramped and also a bathroom in the nearby railroad museum. Stop by the Ashokan Reservoir or explore neighboring towns if you have time.

This is a unique experience. Be warned, there is 0 cell service. They have WiFi at the station but…read moreafter that it's nothing. The route is scenic, especially if the weather is nice. The staff are awesome. Getting coordinated and all is very easy. All you do is follow a few simple rules and pedal. The little museum on site has actual private bathrooms in case you don't want to use the fancy porta potty there. Not a bad idea to bring water and a snack for the little break. Your tail end will likely hurt a bit from this. Bring a cushion or something if you have one. It's great for all ages. The power assisted pedaling is very easy

June 17th, 2022 We…read morehad Captain Tiffany and she was so awesome!!! She was so much fun. I believe she mentioned that we were her first public tour, and she has been chartering the private tours for three years. She was amazing!!! Lots of energy. We took the small Pontoon boat due to a private party on the larger boat, but I think we all preferred the small boat anyway. It was two couples total for this trip, and it was really nice and intimate. Thank you so much for the experience.

Captain Hal and First Mate Abby provided a thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining and interesting trip…read morearound Saratoga Lake on a beautiful summer evening. The scenery and sunset were beautiful. Next time we take the tour we will bring snacks to share with the rest of the passengers!

My first contact with the Lady Bea company was when I called for information in June. I left them a…read morevoice mail; no one returned my call. I sent them an email; no one returned my email. I called again and spoke to someone who didn't know if they would be running their cruise over Independence Day. They told me to leave a message for someone else; that person did not return my call. The only reason I continued to pursue this was because my parents assured me that they enjoyed themselves. I called a few weeks before my boyfriend was going to visit, and made a reservation for two people for a certain day and time. I live an hour away from the boat ride, so I wanted to make sure there would be a spot for us. On the day of our reservation we drove to the dockside. They had no record of our reservation. They also said that the tickets would cost us an extra $10. The riverboat is clean and they have a safety video. There are two crew members in addition to the captain. Alcoholic and virgin beverages are available for cash, as are bagged chips and snacks. We went to sit upstairs, for a great view, and to get away from the very loud, dated, and tacky band. Unfortunately they had an amplifier speaker up-top, too. We asked one of the members of the crew if she could please turn down the music, as my boyfriend and I couldn't hear each other speaking; she said she couldn't turn down the volume. My boyfriend asked If I had any earplugs in my purse, and fortunately I did. If you enjoy Jimmy Buffett songs, perhaps you will find the music edifying. The band has been playing on this cruise for ten years, supposedly; this suggests to me that it will be here when YOU ride on the boat. The singer made absolutely no effort to sing on-key. It was dreadful. My boyfriend said "This was forty dollars and ninety minutes that I will never get back."

We took our second Lady Bea cruise tonight and we were just as impressed this time as we were the…read morelast. This was a charter cruise with a private group. Good refreshments and a friendly, courteous crew made for a very nice trip and the beautiful sunset was a pleasant bonus. We recommend an evening cruise for the breeze, calm on the river and, if you're lucky, the sunset. Great job by the boat crew! Just finished my third Lady Bea cruise, just as good as the first two. My compliments to the Captain for pointing out the Bald Eagle to the passengers.

We had a blast here! Our group of 6 ranged from age 12 to 70 and we all had a great time! Don't let…read morethe small footprint of the Canopy Tour fool you - there are some very challenging stations packed into this small space, and there are actually two courses - a high course and a lower course. We first did the low course, and then all except one member of our group opted to continue on to the high course. We had previously done the canopy tours at Adventure Park at Storrs and Treetop Adventures, and we all felt that this course was more challenging. We spent about 1.5 hours completing both courses. We all felt very safe here, and were given excellent instructions on how to clip in and out. The staff was really helpful and the equipment was well maintained. Be sure to make a reservation - it does fill up on summer weekends!

A Day to Remember at Berkshire East!…read more My granddaughter and I shared an unforgettable adventure zip-lining at Berkshire East today. From the very start, the staff brought humor, warmth, and professionalism to our group--making everyone feel comfortable and well-prepared. Their friendly approach and clear guidance helped ease any nerves and turned doubt into excitement. At 73, I'm in reasonably good shape, and my granddaughter is 18. While there's a bit of hiking between each zip line, only one stretch--leading to the final run--was truly challenging. It's a steep uphill climb with few chances to catch your breath. I didn't hold up the group, but I'll admit I haven't tackled a hike like that in quite some time... so consider yourself warned! That said, I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. Sharing laughs and thrills with my granddaughter created memories I'll cherish forever. I wholeheartedly recommend this adventure to anyone looking for a healthy dose of excitement, connection, and joy.

This was an amazing paddle down the Battenkill River. We paddled 7 miles From Arlington Vermont to…read morethe New York border. Josh was an amazing host! He provided us with the canoe and all the accessories you could possibly need. He was very reliable, responsive, informative, and easy to work with. We would definitely do this again the next time we're up in this area. Well worth the money.

We went canoeing on the Battenkill this past weekend and it was wonderful! Josh was…read moregreat...friendly, informative, and easy to do business with. He arrived on time at the meeting place and was waiting for us when we were done. He provided everything we needed from life vests to dry box and bag. We will definitely go again and highly recommend Vermont River Runners!