Maine's Mountains and Moose

Travel through upstate New York to Maine for mining gems, finding moose and experiencing the beauty of the New England mountains and lakes.

Featuring:

Erie Canal Cruise -
On this narrated cruise, learn about how the Erie canal was contructed and why it's still important to upstate culture today. From the water, you'll see the massive Guard Gates, historic Fort Herkimer Church and flora and fauna along the Plantation Island Wildlife Management Area. Go through Lock 18 at Jacksonburg, one of the last remaining locks operating with original equipment. The vessel will be raised and lowered in a "liquid elevator."
Overnight in Utica, NY
Herkimer Diamond Mines -
Prospect for your own gems at the above ground surface mine, including Herkimer Diamond Quartz Crystals. You can keep anything you find and have it made into jewelry on site!
One night at Pointe Hotel at the Castle Hill Resort and Spa, Proctorsville, VT
Vermont Country Store, Bellows Falls, VT
Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway -
ride the tram to the summit
2 nights in Newry, ME
Maine Mineral & Gem Museum
Songo River Queen II Long Lake Cruise
Bethel Outdoor Adventure Center -
Enjoy a fun-filled sluicing adventure and unearth your own treasures! Folks have found blue and golden beryl, amethyst, tourmaline & quartz
Guided tour with a local moose guide
to find the elusive creature
Free time in downtown Montpelier, VT
Saratoga Casino and Hotel, Saratoga Springs, NY
- overnight here with free time to game and dine

Meals - 5B, 1L, 3D

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Contact Details	Distance
Akron/Fairlawn, OH	Holiday Inn - 4073 Medina Rd, Akron, OH 44333 Park in back near dumpsters/do not block dumpsters
Brooklyn, OH	Walmart 10000 Brookpark Rd Brooklyn, OH 44130 Walmart lot West corner closest to Sam's Club
Conneaut, OH	Truck World 780 St Rt 7, Conneaut, OH 44030 North lot north of Burger King
Cortland, OH	WalMart 2016 Millennium Dr, Cortland, OH 44410 Left at the truck entrance park left facing north
Erie, PA	Cracker Barrel 7810 Interstate Dr Erie, PA 16509 Park far NW corner of Cracker Barrel parking lot
Greenville, PA	Anderson Coach and Travel - One Anderson Plaza Please park in lot to the right as you pull in
Hermitage, PA	Lowes, 3000 Glimcher Blvd, Hermitage, PA Park NE Corner of Lowes near Long John Silvers
Meadville, PA	Home Depot 18541 Smock Highway, Meadville, PA Park along RT322 facing Giant Eagle
Mentor, OH	Walmart 9303 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH Park in far corner on Subway side across Toth's pl