Our Stay in Lody, NY New York State October – November 2025 The Bethel Woods Detour October 31, 2025 ~ 224 mi ~ 6.5 hrs Although we could check out around noon, we left two hours earlier. We had a long day ahead of us, heading west to the Finger Lakes region. We drove on […]
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An Unexpected View of Watkins Glen State Park New York State November 2025 Our Off-Season Visit to Watkins Glen We knew that Watkins Glen State Park’s most popular trail, the Gorge Trail, with its steps, tunnels, and waterfalls, was closed for the season. Since the Rim Trails were still accessible and only a half hour
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Our Stay in Enfield, CT Connecticut October 2025 Hotel Over House, A Five-Day Enfield Stop October 23, 2025 179 mi ~ 3.5 hrs Thanks to our late departure from Meredith, NH, we were able to check in right away at our hotel in Enfield, CT. We skipped Airbnb this time, booking a comfortable room for
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Quiet Waterfalls at Enders State Forest Connecticut October 2025 Enders Waterfalls at Granby, CT After our run this morning, we still wanted a short hike without having to drive far away. After reading the recommendations online, we headed to Connecticut’s Enders State Forest in Granby, just a half-hour drive from our hotel. Enders State Forest
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Fall at the Springfield Armory NHS, MA Connecticut October 2025 Springfield Armory NHS, from Arsenal to Academia Just over the border in Springfield, Massachusetts, we visited the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. Even though the museum and visitor center were closed, it was still possible to stroll around the site. Not really a problem, since
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Our Stay in Meredith, NH New Hampshire October 2025 Trading Green for Granite October 16, 2025 125 mi ~ 3 hrs Today was a relatively short driving day. Luckily, we could check out later than anticipated. I could even get a 5-mile walk in before we left. We were leaving “The Green Mountain State” behind
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The Saint-Gaudens’ Sanctuary New Hampshire October 2025 A Sculpture’s Life and Works at Saint-Gaudens NHP Despite the rain and the closure of the park due to the government shutdown, we still went for a visit to Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. This historic park preserves the home, gardens, and studios of one of America’s leading sculptors,
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From Fall to Frost, Mount Washington’s Cog Railway New Hampshire October 2025 Climbing Above the Clouds October 17, 2025 0.42 mi 10:20 min 28 °F We started by enjoying vibrant fall colors at Marshfield Base Station in Bretton Woods, NH, but soon found ourselves in snow, ice, and bitter cold. Along with many other visitors,
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Montpelier’s HeritageOne City, One Syrup, One Sculpture at a Time Vermont October 2025 Montpelier, VT, The City of Bridges October 12, 2025 2.20 mi 0:55:45 hrs 57 °F Years ago, in August 2011, while on summer vacation with our sons, we paid a flying visit to Montpelier, VT, the smallest state capital city in the
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Our Stay at Echo Lake, Charleston, VT Vermont October 2025 A Vermont Escape at Echo Lake October 9, 2025 313 mi ~ 7 hrs We left Stamford, NY, around 9 am. Seven hours later, after a smooth drive through Vermont, correctly nicknamed the Green Mountain State, we arrived at our new destination: a lake house
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