DESCRIPTION: A tranquil Lodi Lake and the meandering Mokelumne River provide the rare opportunity for Crane Festival participants to enjoy a leisurely sunset patio boat ride. Join a local naturalist as you glide along viewing the lake’s verdant scenery, resident birds, and wildlife. You might even catch a glimpse of a browsing deer or basking turtle. A great way to end a busy day. The tour is available on Saturday evening, but the capacity is only SEVEN!
TIME: 3:55 – 5:55 p.m.
NOTE: Dress for the evening air and possible rain. Park on the street or pay a $5.00 fee for parking onsite.
DIRECTIONS TO THE TOUR: From Hutchins Street Square, drive half a mile west on Oak Street to S. Ham Lane. Turn right on Ham and drive north to Turner Road. Turn left on Turner Road and drive a few blocks to the entrance of Lodi Lake (1101 W. Turner Road). Parking is available in front of the Boat House, which is to the left as you enter the park. This tour begins and ends at the Lodi Lake Boat house.
LANDS PASS: No Lands Pass is required for this tour
TRANSPORTATION: You will drive your personal vehicle to Lodi Lake. The tour uses a patio boat, driven by a licensed boat operator.
CHECK-IN: Meet your guide at the Boat House by 3:45 p.m. Toilet facilities are dockside.
OTHER TOURS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST: You may be interested in knowing that other Sandhill Crane tours are available during the fall and winter. For more information about California Department of Fish and Wildlife tours during the season go to this CDFW website. For information about Sandhill Crane tours through the Cosumnes River Preserve, click here.
TICKETS:
Adult: $32.00
Youth: $22.00
Book this tour beginning September 3, 2024
REGISTER ONLINE: September 3 – October 26, 2024
NOTE: Tour guides will receive a list of customers who have registered by October 27, 2024.
LATE REGISTRATION: Customers who register online after October 26 must present a hard copy or phone displaythe email receipt to their tour guide at the time of the tour.
REGISTRATION AT THE FESTIVAL: Unsold tickets will be available during the festival and can be purchased on this website.
This map can be used to search for the best route to your tour from your current location. Drive time from Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, California to this tour is approximately 10 minutes.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
WHERE AND WHEN TO MEET YOUR GUIDE: Meet your guide at the Lodi Lake Boat House by 3:45 p.m.
QUESTIONS REGARDING REGISTRATION: Contact the Registration Coordinator at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org or leave a message at (800) 581-6150. Notify the Registration Coordinator in advance if special accommodations are needed. Expect a response from the Coordinator within the week.
TOURS TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE.
Cancellation Policy: Full refunds (minus a 3% processing fee) are available prior to a tour upon the customer’s request at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org. A full refund is automatically issued for any events cancelled by the festival organizers.
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