11-13 Explore the mountains, forest, river and sea of the Ducktrap River watershed. Travel by foot, canoe and ferry to discover the beauty and magic of this special coastal section of Maine and Penobscot Bay. Learn the skills necessary to travel lightly with the least impact and to follow routes without paths. Participants will hike, swim, groom horses, tend animals, sleep in tents, harvest vegetables and cook outdoors with fresh herbs. A portion of the trip will also be dedicated to exploring the nearby forest ecosystem.
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Participants will have the opportunity to explore and compare wilderness and human-impacted forests, while investigating their own connections to the Earth. Full of personal and group challenges, learning experiences, great views and lots of fun, the AT Expedition is only offered once each summer. Bold Coast Expedition ages 12-14 Hike, camp, learn and explore along the famously beautiful and mysterious Downeast seashore. The Cutler Trail is the single longest stretch of oceanfront hiking trail on the east coast of the U.S. and it is the setting for this brand new Discovery program. This trip will include extensive seashore ecology study, as well as group challenges, side trips and other surprises.