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PUT-IN-BAY, OHIO

The Spirit of the Lake Erie Islands: The Drama, the Beauty, the Science

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ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
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While all of our learning adventures offer extraordinary value, our "Best Value" programs were rated by our participants themselves who thought their dollar went particularly far.
EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
ChallengingGet ready to keep up with our highest-energy group. These demanding — and rewarding — programs are for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts.
Equipment Requirements
Rainwear, binoculars

Itinerary for Sep 8 — Sep 13, 2013

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Day One: Sunday, September 08 - Check-in/Orientation 
Afternoon: Check-in at B&B

Dinner: Dinner at waterfront restaurant

Evening: Orientation class

Lodging: Ahoy Bed & Breakfast or Arbor Inn Bed & Breakfast or Ashley's Island House Bed & Breakfast or English Pines Bed & Breakfast

Meals Included: Dinner
Day Two: Monday, September 09 - Tour of Island Including History Museum/Local Lighthouse/Perry's... 
Tour of Island Including History Museum/Local Lighthouse/Perry's Victory and IPM

Breakfast:

Morning: South Bass Island-Local Cultural History--tour by tour train, visit South Bass Island Lighthouse, and the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society, day will be led by local history expert.

Lunch: Noon lunch at waterfront restaurant.

Afternoon: Visit to Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, talk by Interpretive Staff, other historic island locations

Dinner: Dinner at waterfront restaurant.

Evening: Lecture at historic island Town Hall on natural and cultural history topics.

Lodging: Ahoy Bed & Breakfast or Arbor Inn Bed & Breakfast or Ashley's Island House Bed & Breakfast or English Pines Bed & Breakfast

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Three: Tuesday, September 10 - Special War of 1812 Bicentennial ceremonies including USS Niagara in... 
Special War of 1812 Bicentennial ceremonies including USS Niagara in port, statewide bell ringing, sunset salute and wreath laying

Breakfast:

Morning: Special bicentennial ceremony of the War of 1812 includes USS Niagara in port.

Lunch: At waterfront restaurant.

Afternoon: Bicentennial ceremonies including statewide bell ringing

Dinner: Dinner at waterfront restaurant.

Evening: Bicentennial ceremony includes sunset salute and wreath laying.

Lodging: Ahoy Bed & Breakfast or Arbor Inn Bed & Breakfast or Ashley's Island House Bed & Breakfast or English Pines Bed & Breakfast

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Four: Wednesday, September 11 - South Bass Island Natural History / Lake Erie Islands Nature and... 
South Bass Island Natural History / Lake Erie Islands Nature and Wildlife Center / Caves

Breakfast:

Morning: Visit Lake Erie Islands Nature and Wildlife Center and caves.

Lunch: Noon: Lunch at waterfront restaurant.

Afternoon: Visit to Butterfly House on South Bass Island with butterfly walk and tagging following.

Dinner: Dinner at waterfront restaurant.

Evening: Lecture at historic Town Hall on natural and cultural history topics.

Lodging: Ahoy Bed & Breakfast or Arbor Inn Bed & Breakfast or Ashley's Island House Bed & Breakfast or English Pines Bed & Breakfast

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Five: Thursday, September 12 - Ferry to Kelleys Island / Glacial Grooves / Fossils 
Breakfast:

Morning: Ferry trip to Kelleys Island, Tour of Glacial Grooves to discover these unique geological formations and to the East Quarry to hunt for fossils. Walk on the Boardwalk at the North Pond State Nature Preserve.

Lunch: Lunch at local restaurant

Afternoon: Continuation of field Trip at Kelley's Island. Visit to Ohio Historical Society Petroglyphs. This field trip will be led by experts in geology and natural history from local universities and Kelleys Island. Return to Put-in-Bay by Ferry.

Dinner: On the waterfront.

Evening: Free evening.

Lodging: Ahoy Bed & Breakfast or Arbor Inn Bed & Breakfast or Ashley's Island House Bed & Breakfast or English Pines Bed & Breakfast

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: Friday, September 13 - Natural and Cultural History / Put-in-Bay 
Breakfast:

Morning: Vineyard tour and bird banding with Tom Bartlett.

Lunch: Lunch at waterfront restuarant

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

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15 meals: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
4 Expert-led lectures
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