Terrapin Tours

09/15/2026

Hello Wyoming!! We landed in Grand Teton National Park last night (yes, in the park...its the only airport in the US in a national park) as the sun was setting. It was an incredibly beautiful welcome to Jackson Hole.

Today was an absolutely gorgeous day (a little chilly, except for one crazy passenger wearing shorts!!). We started with a stop at the Town Square to take in the antler arches that the town is famous for, and since no one else was around we had plenty of time for photos! We're sharing some of the funnier ones, as this group was in great spirits and ready to have fun from the start of the day.

Next, we traveled into Grand Teton National and had a chance for photo stops of the Teton Mountains (long story, but Kelly was also called the "Teton Queen" 😁) and to stop into the visitor’s center. To end our morning, we visited the National Museum of Wildlife Art, an exceptional museum in both its design and its artwork - which was a huge hit with everyone.

The afternoon was free to explore the town of Jackson, and a few of us made the trip to the top of Snow King Mountain to take in the jaw dropping views. Going to sleep very happy tonight!

09/12/2026

With so much going on, we totally forgot to post those Niagara Falls photos that we promised to share! 🇨🇦 🙂

The good news is that our group has been having an AMAZING time exploring the beautiful town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, tasting wines, standing on the shores of Lake Ontario, dining with magnificent views of the falls, visiting the gardens and butterflies, seeing the massive floral clock, and almost everyone took the "Journey Behind the Falls" to truly feel the power of the water. It's obvious in these pictures that everyone has been enjoying the trip - there's smiles for miles as they say!

09/11/2026

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11 we are reminded of the good and the bad, especially poignant for our group that just returned from Newfoundland and had the opportunity to experience the show Come from Away in Gander and to learn more about that day from the people who were there. While we were getting screeched in at the Legion, there was a film crew and I am honored that we have a small part in the piece that was aired about this amazing community.

We all have vivid memories of where we were and what we were doing on this day 25 years ago...let's remember how good it felt when we all came together to help one another, comfort one a other, and care for one another.

The play Come From Away, which portrays the true story of what happened on 9/11 and the days following in Gander, Newfoundland, helps me to remember how much good there is in this world. Meeting people portrayed in the play and now considering them friends makes my heart full.

And more than 2 decades after this tragedy, when I visit New York City, and more specifically, the area where the Twin Towers originally stood, I am reminded about how resilient we can be. When I stand at the memorial pools where the towers stood, and I look at the Oculus building, which signifies the rebirth of the area, I am in awe. It is remarkable to see what was once destroyed, now transformed into a vibrant and thriving area.

None of it takes away the horror of that day...but it helps me remember that there is also a lot of good in this world and that when we come together, we can do incredible things. ❤️ Be kind to others and take a moment to reflect on how we can all do better today.

On Sept. 11, 2001, close to 7,000 unexpected guests arrived in Gand...

09/11/2026

I am going to share our post from 2 years ago because it still hits home. On the 25th anniversary of 9/11 we are reminded of the good and the bad, especially poignant for our group that just returned from Newfoundland and had the opportunity to experience the show Come from Away in Gander and to learn more about that day from the people who were there. While we were getting screeched in at the Legion, there was a film crew and I am honored that we have a small part in the piece that was aired about this amazing community.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NpFdzTqUYM

09/10/2026

We're live!! News and updates (and a little silliness).

09/10/2026

Our group is having a great time in Niagara Falls! A little rain couldn't dampen their spirits yesterday (we were getting wet on the cruise to the falls anyway 😉). Stay tuned, more photos to come!

09/10/2026

📣ANOTHER EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉 The BEST OF 603 have been announced and we are winners in TWO categories! 🎉 It brings our total awards for the BEST OF 603 to 3 Gold & 4 Bronze category wins! 🥇THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!! We appreciate your votes! 🎉❤

https://bestofthe603.com/listings/tour/?cat=2624&listings_badges=all&listings_campaign=AAgUv6

09/03/2026

WHAT A SHOW!!! We know the Ogunquit Playhouse always delivers, but today’s show, The Producers, was an absolute hit! From the incredible choreography and the clever and creative sets, to the show stopping singing and side splitting comedy - the show was hilariously inappropriate in classic Mel Brooks style! Prior to the show we enjoyed a delicious lunch at nearby Clay Hill Farm, where the food, setting, and company were fantastic (as always! 😊). This was our final show of the season at the Ogunquit Playhouse and we can’t wait to see what they have planned for next year!

09/01/2026

Our group is on the way home from our trip to the New York Botanical Garden "Flower Power" & the Met Cloisters. We had a great time!! 🙂

Yesterday's visit to the Met Cloisters was amazing - architecture, art, sculpture, illuminated books, stained glass and gardens! Our guides were fabulous and so knowledgeable - the unicorn tapestries were really special and our group loved the visit.

At the NY Botanical Gardens, we started with a guided "flower power" ☮️🌼tour, with an emphasis on displays in the Enid A Haupt Conservatory...beds laid out in "psychedelic" waves, decor reminiscent of the legendary "Daisy drop" at Woodstock, and decorated VW vans and a bus decorated to the theme!

A little rain☔️ can't dampen our spirits and we were all smiles while exploring the gardens on our own. 🙂