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May 18, Moving at a Snail’s Pace

May 18, Moving at a Snail’s Pace

   Moving on, we must get beyond the rail trail, to see more of the mid and upper cape.  Route 6A is a great local alternative which passes through the “old cape” without the commercial strips along route 28 and moving at a much slower pace than the Mid-Cape Highway, route 6.  Brewster is a … Continue reading May 18, Moving at a Snail’s Pace →

  • John W.
  • May 23, 2021May 21, 2021
  • New England
May 17, Cape Cod Rail Trail

May 17, Cape Cod Rail Trail

   The Cape Cod Rail Trail is a 25 mile paved bike path which runs through 6 towns from South Dennis to Wellfleet, Massachusetts.  The bike path travels the route of a previous rail line which is relatively flat and passes by some nice scenery and close to some village centers.  Signage is good, including … Continue reading May 17, Cape Cod Rail Trail →

  • John W.
  • May 22, 2021May 20, 2021
  • New England
May 16, Short Drive, and Trail of the Whispering Giants

May 16, Short Drive, and Trail of the Whispering Giants

   Peter Wolf Toth, Trail of the Whispering Giants    Peter Toth is a Hungarian immigrant and sculptor who had a vision to commemorate American native heritage by creating monuments in the form of totem poles and sculptures and place one in each of the US states.  This lofty goal was his way to thank … Continue reading May 16, Short Drive, and Trail of the Whispering Giants →

  • John W.
  • May 21, 2021
  • New England
A Ride on a Northeast Beer Trail, 2020

A Ride on a Northeast Beer Trail, 2020

A few comments and reviews by JW    I am blessed to live in the golden age of beer.  This age of micro-breweries is new in the last 10-20 years, and a great time to enjoy local product brewed up by local crafters. In the late 1900’s (so long ago), beer sales were dominated by … Continue reading A Ride on a Northeast Beer Trail, 2020 →

  • John W.
  • October 27, 2020October 25, 2020
  • Vermont
Trip Summary, ME, VT, NY

Trip Summary, ME, VT, NY

   I am still thankful we adjusted our plans this fall to travel to local states due to the Covid virus conditions. As I write this wrap up, the US is in its third wave of new virus cases reported with more waves expected this fall and winter.    The northeast has much to offer … Continue reading Trip Summary, ME, VT, NY →

  • John W.
  • October 26, 2020October 25, 2020
  • New York
RV Travel NY, VT, NH, including Ferry

RV Travel NY, VT, NH, including Ferry

10/11    This is the last travel day on this RV trip, and it is a short one for us, about 240 miles.  There are often some anxious feelings, breaking camp in the morning, hitch up, and travel uncertainties.  There are a number of routes possible, some of the routes may not be RV friendly.  … Continue reading RV Travel NY, VT, NH, including Ferry →

  • John W.
  • October 19, 2020October 14, 2020
  • New York
Wilmington, NY

Wilmington, NY

10/10, Wilmington, NY    Wilmington New York is a great place to stay when visiting the high peaks of the Adirondack Mountains.  It is 10 miles to Lake Placid, and has good quality roads for travel in the four cardinal directions, and is home to Whiteface Mountain. The Ausable River flows through town and others … Continue reading Wilmington, NY →

  • John W.
  • October 18, 2020October 10, 2020
  • New York
Whiteface Mountain

Whiteface Mountain

10/9, Whiteface Mountain    Whiteface Mountain is one of the best ski destinations in the northeast, and the site of the 1980 Olympic Alpine skiing events.  Interestingly enough, the 1932 Olympics did not have alpine skiing events.  Whiteface Mountain opened the alpine trails in 1958. The auto road to the summit of Whiteface was built … Continue reading Whiteface Mountain →

  • John W.
  • October 17, 2020October 10, 2020
  • New York
Lake Placid, NY

Lake Placid, NY

10/8, Lake Placid, NY    Lake Placid, home to the 1932 and 1980 Olympics, is in a beautiful mountain setting worthy of the premier international competition.  This was my first trip to Lake Placid, and was highly recommended.  Heavy rains fell late yesterday, the rivers are high and the winds are cold and gusty.  It … Continue reading Lake Placid, NY →

  • John W.
  • October 16, 2020October 10, 2020
  • New York
North Pole

North Pole

10/8, North Pole, NY Huh??  North Pole? joke?  No, our destination is Wilmington, NY in the high peaks region, and the village of North Pole is here, as well as the North Pole Campground, where we will stay for four nights.     It is a travel day, we planned to take the camper on its … Continue reading North Pole →

  • John W.
  • October 15, 2020October 10, 2020
  • New York

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