2019 Tater Tours Update

For those who plan ahead, here's news on our 2019 tours.

1. Phoenix Festival Vancouver Island, BC Canada.  The dates for the Festival are May 3rd—5th.  People will fly into/out of Seattle, Washington.  Add a few days prior and then tack on a few days after.  Taking $50.00 non-refundable deposits now! Currently 28 people signed up!

 2. AVA Convention in Albany, New York June 8th –15th.  Sold Out with waiting list started!

3. Trip back to New York City in October!  This trip requires a $100.00 non-refundable deposit because of the Broadway Show! The New York City walks besides Circle Line Ferry Tour around the 5 Boroughs!  40 people already signed up!

4. Return to Hawaii!  Walks on the island of Oahu with lots of sightseeing! Then onto the Big Island of Hawaii and then end on the island of Maui! Can you believe 35 people signed up!

More Updates from Tater Tours

                                            Tater Tour Updates for 2017 & 2018

Spring has sprung, so lots of walking is in front of us!  (Including Tater Tours)  Not much has changed with the status of my tours, all of them are sold out for 2017.  Waiting lists for all the trips were initiated so I do not want to discourage people from being put on those lists. Nothing is required to be put on a waiting list ... just send me an email message!  You can always check the 2017 tours by clicking on the trip that is located on the right side of this page.

Maritime Provinces                            Midwest Tour                                 Northeast Fall Foliage

Trying to recruit a possible Tater!!

For 2018, as of now, I will be only doing 4 trips.  I have listed below the trips and tentative dates.

Canadian Convention:  May 21st - June 2nd  The CVF Convention for 2018 will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  Start and end the trip in Portland, Maine.  Visit New Brunswick, with walks in Hartland (the longest covered bridge) and Fredericton, the Capital.  Continue to the Convention with a stop in Truro, NS for a walk and then stay in Halifax at the host hotel for 4 glorious nights.  After the Convention, continue to the Cape Breton Island area for hopefully a couple of beautiful walks on the scenic Cabot Trail.  Return to the USA via Moncton and Saint John, New Brunswick.  Return to Portland, Maine.  Cost unknown at this time. Sold Out with waiting list.

Great Lakes:  June 19th - July 2nd  Start our journey in Cleveland, Ohio and end in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For Lake Erie, walks in Cleveland, Erie, Pa., and Buffalo, NY.  Visit Niagara Falls for walks and sightseeing!  For Lake Ontario, walks at Niagara-on-the-Lake and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Continue back into the USA, through Michigan with a couple of walks along Lake Huron.  Drive along the East Side of Michigan for sightseeing (walks?) and stop for Mackinaw City & Island walks.  Working on Lake Superior!!!  For Lake Michigan, a couple of possible sanctioned events possibly in Traverse City and Grand Haven.  Cost unknown at this time.  Guess what, I have openings!!!

California Coastline Tour: Sept, 8th - 20th  Start our journey to Sacramento, California and end  in Ontario, California.  Participate in Sacramento Capital walk before we leave for the San Francisco area for the start of the California Coastline walking week sponsored by the South Bay Striders and Bay Bandits.  Walks in the Santa Cruz area, Monterey and Point Lobos area.  After this great week, head South for possible walks in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara and then end in the Los Angeles area.  Cost unknown at this time.  Sold out with waiting list!

North & South Carolina, to include Georgia:  Oct. 17th 27th  Begin our journey in Raleigh, North Carolina and end in Savannah, Georgia. After doing the Capital Walk in Raleigh, head towards the mountains, Asheville area-for a couple of great walks.  Visit the Biltmore Estates!  Continue onto South Carolina for walks in Greenville and Columbia (Capital) before we head to the OCEAN, for some great walks in Charleston, Beaufort, Magnolia Plantation, Hilton Head and finally end in Savannah, Georgia, a historic city!  Cost unknown at this time.  Sold out with short waiting list.

Tater Tours Update on 2017 Trips

First of all, I want to wish everyone a "Merry Christmas & Happy New Year"!  With 2017 fast approaching, I would like to update everyone with the totals of the different trips. Most of the trips are still sold out, but as I have said before, sometimes people have to cancel and waiting lists come and go.  If you are thinking about any trip, please contact me and I can inform you of the status. 

1. Florida & Alabama:  Several seats still available.

2. Mid-Atlantic States: Sold out with short waiting list

3. AVA Convention:  4 seats now available

4. Maritime Provinces: Long waiting list

5. Midwest States: Sold out but have no waiting list

6. Northeast Fall Foliage: Sold out with waiting list

I am accepting deposits for 2018 trips, which are filling fast! 

Canadian Convention in May: 15 seats available

California Coastline Adventure in September: 20 seats available

North & South Carolina in October: Just started sign-ups with 15

Thinking of a Great Lakes Tour!

Head Tater



Update for 2017 Trips

Head Tater at the
Canadian Convention

Hi Everyone: There is a lot going on in the upcoming year. Please join us on the trail in 2017!  

                        
1.  Florida in February:  Approximate dates are Feb 16th - 25th

Participate in President's Weekend in Panama City, Florida, then onto Tallahassee, Quincy, Gainesville, The Villages, and finally Orlando. (Get those two hard letters of Q and V) Fly into Panama City and out of Orlando, Florida.  Lots of seats available!

2.  Mid-Atlantic States in April:  Approximate dates are April 15th - 27th

Timing is everything for the cherry blossoms!  Walk in the Capitals of each of these states and also a few Battlefield walks:  Maryland, Washington DC, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia. Fly into/out of BWI (Baltimore/Washington Airport)  (10 seats available!)

3. AVA Convention & More:  Approximate dates are June 1st - June 17th

Fly into Denver, Colorado and start our journey to South Dakota. Participate in the famous Crazy Horse Memorial Walk and also Custer State Park. Continue to Wyoming for the pre-convention walks in Buffalo and Little Big Horn.  Attend the Convention in Billings, Montana and the post-convention walks in  Red Lodge and Cody, Wyoming.  Travel to Yellowstone National Park, then to Helena for Capital Walk and possibly walk in Idaho and end in Salt Lake City.  (Sold out with long waiting list)

4.  Maritime Provinces in July Returns:  Approximate dates are July 12th - 29th Same trip as in 2016 (See brochure) but may tweak somewhat, including the dates.  Fly into/out of Portland, Maine.  (Sold out with waiting list)

5.  Midwest in September:  Approximate dates are September 5th - 17th  Fly into/out of Kansas City, Missouri. Participate in the State Capital walks besides a couple more walks in each State. Do walks in Kansas City and Jefferson City.  Head North to Iowa for walks in Des Moines, Madrid (Trestle Bridge at night) and Winterset. Head West to Nebraska for walks in Omaha and Lincoln.  The State of Kansas will include Topeka and a few more cities.  Oklahoma will include Tulsa and Bartlesville.  The last State of Arkansas with walks in Bentonville, Fayetteville and Little Rock.  (Only 4 seats left!)

6.  Northeast Fall Foliage in October:  Approximate dates are October 4th -16th Return to the beauty of the colors in New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, new Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island.  Will be walking in all the Capitals plus many more great walks.  Fly into Albany, New York and out of Providence, Rhode Island.  (Sold out with long waiting list)

Just Announced 2017 Tater Tour Trip!

2017 TRIP TO FLORIDA

Panama City

Return to Florida for the President's Walking Weekend in Panama City, Florida!  Approximate Dates are from Feb. 16th -25th.  There will be 5-6 events to participate in with your walking friends from all over the USA!  Continue our journey to the Tallahassee area to participate in the Capital Walk and also that "hard to get" letter "Q" in Quincy, Florida.  Drive South to Gainesville for year round event and then onto "The Villages" to get the letter "V"!  (Two hard to get letters!)  End the trip in Orlando, Florida with a couple of great walks.  Join Tater Tours by reserving your seat with a $50.00 deposit. 

Any questions, feel free to contact the Head Tater mtptacek@msn.com      

Update on Tater Tours 2017 Trips

Greetings from the Head Tater:

I would like to announce my trips planned for 2017.  Some of them are either sold out or are very close to being filled.

1.  Alaska Winter Tour in February:  This is ongoing and I am not sure that this trip will be a “GO”.  Still working on a couple of issues that need to be resolved.

2. Mid-Atlantic States in April:  This trip will include the States of Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Washington DC. The trip will be approximately 10 days.  People are already signing up with their $50.00 deposit.  Have 27 people signed up already.

3.  AVA Convention in June at Billings, Montana:  Possibly start the trip in Denver, Colorado and participate in the Crazy Horse Memorial Walk in South Dakota.  Walk in Wyoming, and attend the AVA Convention in Billings, Montana, and ?  This trip is “Sold Out” with a long waiting list.

4. Maritime Provinces in July:  This trip will be the same as in 2016 except for a few tweaks, if necessary.  Just 3 seats available!  Email me first if interested!

5.  Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Arkansas in September:  (Just Announced) Start and end this trip in Kansas City, Missouri.  Approximately 12 days and will be doing all the Capitals plus a few other walks.  Accepting $50.00 deposits!

6.   Northeast Fall Foliage in October:  This is a repeat of 2015!  Start the trip in Albany, New York and end in Providence, Rhode Island.  Walk in the states of New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, and Rhode Island.  Enjoy Capital and small town walks!  Have 43 people!

TATER TOURS/Mary Ptacek       2748 Canarsy Ct.    Henderson, Nevada 89052        mtptacek@msn.com

          "Walk the USA!  The Tater Tour Way!"

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

                  MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Head Tater!!

 

Head Tater with Santa
at the North Pole!

As the Christmas season is upon us, I want to take the time to thank everyone for their great support of my company, Tater Tours!

 Our lives become very busy around this time of the year but I do want to reflect on this past year's accomplishments with Tater Tours!  

This past year several people finished their 50 States and Capitals with me and the Tater Tots! 

I appreciate your continued support which is reflected in 2016 with all the trips "Sold Out" with waiting lists except the first trip of the year in January.
 

Mary Ptacek (Head Tater)