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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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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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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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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Our Stay in Stamford, NY New York October 2025 Fall on the Hills of Stamford, New York October 2, 2025 271 mi ~ 6 hrs After a two-day visit, we left Erie and Pennsylvania behind and drove 350 miles to settle into a cozy Airbnb early in the afternoon. Once everything was Hemmes-ready, I couldn’t
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A 150-Mile Journey Through the Heart of the Catskills New York October 2025 The Scenic Route to the Scenic Byway After all the hiking, walking, and running, we gave ourselves a rest day and took a scenic drive through the Catskill Mountains, the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway. According to the brochure, the official route began
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The Catskill Mountains in Stamford, NY New York October 2025 A Crisp Morning on Bald Mountain October 3, 2025 5.90 mi 2:29:08 hrs 61 °F On this crisp autumn morning, we climbed Bald Mountain near Stamford, NY. Although the trail is short, it features a steep ascent that makes it quite a workout. The effort
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A Walk Through Erie’s Downtown Entertainment & Cultural District Pennsylvania October 2025 Erie’s Murals and Perry Square, The Heart of Downtown After lunch, we also paid a quick visit to Erie’s Downtown Entertainment and Cultural District. Our walk began under the railroad viaduct, where a remarkable mural welcomes visitors to the district. We also noticed
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