Welcome to a Lifetime of Adventure

Bold Paths specializes in customizing and personalizing trips to meet the needs of the participants (TLC). We are a small company with American Canoe Association (ACA) certified Essentials Kayak Instructors dedicated to taking very special trips with very special people. Are you meant to travel with us? We have years of experience taking people on the water and running camps for children. Now we are putting this happy experience to a new use in our family travel, womens travel and kayaking adventures. Our trips are small, intimate, and personal. This year we are offering a few very special opportunities.

Paddling

We offer paddling half-day, full-day, and overnight trips on the Connecticut for up to 12 people that may be scheduled at your convenience. We provide all the necessary equipment and a certified guide/instructor. We particularly welcome groups of boy scouts and girl scouts, and other organizations for young people. We can arrange luxury trips based at a beautiful bed and breakfast, or inexpensive trips based at local camps. Our boats accommodate a variety of experience levels and body types. Our trips feature:

individual attention
flexible teaching to suit your needs and experience
kayak instruction and coaching
outdoor survival and camping skills

Summer Camps

The cornerstone of our kid-friendly offerings is our Touching Earth and Arts Camp that teaches children technical outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental ethics along with a deep appreciation of and connection with the world we inhabit. Visit our Camp page to learn more.

Touching the Earth and Arts Camp 2013

Session One: June 24-28. Ages 9-14. Kayaking instruction, outdoors skills, and natural arts camp with a 3-day trip to Groton State Forest, Kettle Pond Campground, VT.
Session Two: August 12-16. Ages 13-19. Natural Arts and 5-day camping kayak trip along the Maine Island Trail, ME. Visit the trail guide and let us know which portion you would like to paddle.
Session Three: August 19-23. Ages 7-14. Based at our home campsite in S. Strafford, VT, this camp focuses on fiber arts and other natural arts, outdoor exploration, and gentle waters kayaking adventures with instruction. Kids may participate in one overnight primitive camping/kayaking trip on the Connecticut River. Gear provided. Transportation arranged from the Hanover area to camp in S. Strafford.

camp registration form

Just for Kids

We also offer a tour just for kids during winter break travelling to Crystal River, Florida's Nature Coast, to visit the manatees. The trip features snorkling with the mantees, kayaking, fishing, swimming, hiking, and more. Parents can come, too, if they wish. Watch for details.

Other Tours

Our tours are designed to meet your needs and wishes. We like to serve you in a personal manner, so that you can get the most from your time on your trip.
We offer tailor-made trips for women, families with or without children, children with or without parents, and businesses seeking corporate, team-building experiences. We also feature trip for you and your canine companion. Some of the trips we offer are:

Slovenia: We partner with a local tour company to bring your group the finest travel experience in the Mediterranean.

Women's Kayak Trips: Allow yourself to enhance your energies and focus, recharging your self for the work ahead.

Winter Excursions: Our winter trips let you experience the pristine beauty of snow swept frozen lakes as well as the gentle caress of lapping waters on your feet.

Crystal River, FL
Lake Champlain
Annual Women's Cross-country Skiing & Snowshoeing Excursion