Vermont
Enjoy an idyllic New Autumn amongst stunning forests and visit Lake Champlain.
2027 Departure Is Full
The 2027 departure is full, but if you'd like to join our waitlist, please let us know. The itinerary below includes the day-to-day guide, trip pricing, what's included, and payment and cancellation terms.
September 22-27, 2027
Vermont—where there are more trees than people (nearly 80% of the state is forested)—is the perfect destination for conservation-minded explorers. We will spend the week leaf-peeping, taking in the brilliant foliage that makes New England so special in the fall. These forest resources are also key to safeguarding biodiversity and the quality of the region’s freshwater lakes, rivers and streams, and they support an entrepreneurial ecosystem of local farms, maple syrup producers and artisans that forms the backbone of the Green Mountain State’s small-business-fueled economy. During this journey, we will also enjoy the region’s breathtaking autumn scenery at Lake Champlain and Mount Mansfield and learn about The Nature Conservancy’s efforts to protect this iconic landscape.
Highlights
- Take in stunning panoramic views of Caspian Lake and the nearby mountains from TNC’s Barr Hill Natural Area.
- Explore a “living laboratory” of American elms as you learn about TNC’s partnership with the USDA Forest Service to develop a population of elms resistant to Dutch elm disease.
- Step aboard a boat to learn about TNC’s aquatic work in the region’s largest body of water, Lake Champlain, also known as the “Sixth Great Lake.”
Information & Reservations
2027 departure is full. Travelers interested in adding themselves to the waitlist can contact TNC’s Legacy Journeys travel manager, Erin Crowther, directly at LegacyJourneys@tnc.org or 317-829-1873.
For more information about cancellation terms, review our Frequently Asked Questions.
