In May of 2007, River Run Tours was asked to participate with The Sheepscot Harbour Resort, Bintliff’s Ocean Grille, and others, in supporting our Troops through Operation Recognition. We gladly accepted and offered absolutely free of charge 2 Hour Coastal Tours to each and every family hosted. I am proud to be a part of this, have made many new friends, and will continue in 2008 to offer all OR
families the same opportunity.
For more Details please visit www.operationrecognition.com
Please find below Some excerpts from the Operation Recognition Journal which is left in the guests room during their stay. Comments are verbatim!
From Operation Recognition Guests The Dionne’s Oct.7th- 12th
….We had a week of cold and wet with a single break on Tuesday in which we took a River Run Tour with Ed Rice, this was 2+ hours of the most relaxing tour that involved the kids sighting seals and “Black Dolphins” as well as many working lobster boats……
From Operation Recognition Guests Diane R. & Jon H. October 1 – 7th
…..The boat ride with cap’n Ed Rice of River Run Tours, Inc. was stellar. Ed is a down to earth local who grew up in this area and one day decided to start a business doing what he loves to do, and it was evident. He takes pride in his boat and pleasing his clients……
From Operation Recognition Guests Mike, Jess, and Anna G Sept 22-29
…we took a boat ride with Ed of River Run Tours. This was very nice, probably the best thing we did all week. The air was very pleasant, and it was such a scenic ride. We got to see seals, and a Bald Eagle. We followed the eagle for some time to get a great picture…….
From Operation Recognition Guests Herbest 9 Aug 2007
…..today we went out on the river boat with Captain Ed. He is a very polite man. He introduced himself and asked us what we wanted to see. My wife had never seen live Seals, so he took us to see Seals lounging on the rocks, they were magnificent. It was so relaxing out on the water with the tossing of the sea, highly recommended………..
From Operation Recognition Guests Tormey July 22-29 2007
….we went out on our “River Run” ride with captain Ed Rice. We had called him on Monday to arrange the trip. He pulled up to the end of the pier right on time at 11:00 and took us down past Boothbay and around Westport Island. It’s a beutuful day and we saw Seals and Ospreys, a Lighthouse and some very nice places. Ed was very nice and friendly. Not only will we take him up on his suggestion to take us up the Kennebec, but we will refer him to family from away who come up looking for the “Maine Experience!”
Reaally a Great not to be missed Excursion…………………
From Operation Recognition Guests Pearson July 14-21 2007
..Tuesday we went on a boat ride with Captain Ed Rice. He doesn’t run a conventional tour and says we should treat him like “an Uncle with a Boat”. He was very knowledgable and we had a great time……
From Operation Recognition Guests Gervais July 7-14 2007
…..today we are going on a boat ride. Others wrote in the journal that they really liked it and they had a great time. The boat trip & Capt. Ed was a nice trip, the boat is beautiful…….
From Operation Recognition Guests Smith June 24-29 2007
….on Wed we went on the boat tour with Ed Rice, what a great time. We definitely recommend this. You will see Maine in a whole new way. Ed was a great guide……
From Operation Recognition Guests Schnitzel June 17-24 2007
….on Thursday we had a boat ride with Captain Ed, we will recommend this to everyone. It was so beautiful and relaxing, we saw so many things, and captain Ed was a kind, informative and very nice person……..
From Operation Recognition Guests Caron June 10-17 2007
……we returned to meet captain Ed for a 2 hour boat cruise. We saw Seals, Osprey, Bald Eagles and lots of buoys. Captain Ed was so awesome. He’s funny and witty and knew so much about the land AND the water in the area…….
From Operation Recognition Guests Hill May 30-June 5 2007
…..and at 11:45 we went on a boat ride with Captain Ed of River Run Tours. This was by far the best thing that we’ve done outside of the resort. The tour lasted a little over 2 hours, and during the trip we saw dozens of Seals, many Osprey, lobster boats and a Lighthouse. Ed was great and even let the kids drive. It was very relaxing…….