Author Archives: Ray Boas

HOLIDAY TOURS — DECEMBER 2025

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Ray Boas

I have shared over the years a number of the holiday tours I have taken in Vermont and New Hampshire, and still have some past tours to share. Again this year I have taken some tours – the choices were … Continue reading →

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FORT TICONDEROGA REDUX – 14-16 OCTOBER 2025

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Ray Boas

I started writing this adventure on November 16, it is now two weeks later the 30th, and I do hope I get to share this evening, as December 5th marks a 250th anniversary of an event I recommend you follow. … Continue reading →

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LAKE LUZERNE and SARATOGA EXPLORATIONS – 6-8 NOVEMBER 2025

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Ray Boas

It was time to get away – I have been out, but owe myself writing about those adventures to remember and then share. One of my first trips after losing Cathy was to the Lamplighter Inn in Lake Luzerne, New … Continue reading →

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The GILFEATHER TURNIP – VERMONT’S STATE VEGETABLE – 25 October 2025

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Ray Boas

I receive many emails of local events, both in New Hampshire and Vermont. On October 10 I received a note from happyvermont.com about an upcoming festival in Wardsboro, Vermont (population 869 in 2020). I pass through there on VT 100 … Continue reading →

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ATOP MOUNT GREYLOCK and GREENFIELD FAIR – 3-4 SEPTEMBER 2025

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Ray Boas

It was time again to stay atop Mount Greylock – at 3,491 feet the highest point in Massachusetts. But in typical recent “Ray Fashion” I am not getting to work on this tale until ten days later while at the … Continue reading →

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FAIR SEASON — THE FIFTH SEASON — GUILFORD, VERMONT — 31 AUGUST 2025

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Ray Boas

In August 2023 I took you to two country fairs: HARWICK, MASSACHUSETTS (self-proclaimed oldest fair in the US) and the CORNISH FAIR. This is “Fair Season” they all come at once it seems, and you cannot get to them all … Continue reading →

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FINALLY AN OVERNIGHT TO TRAVEL BACK ALMOST TWO CENTURIES – 22-23 AUGUST 2025

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Ray Boas

I think I have finally “broken the mold” by doing an overnight Friday 22 August – and I have even now planned three more adventures to experience and share. The genesis for this adventure was a 4 1/2 Hour Vacation … Continue reading →

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“DEAD ZONE” — or — “FILLING IN THE MAP” – 12 August 2025

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Ray Boas

“Did You Know That…” you are reading my 458th published post? And, I have some wonderful drafts of previous adventures that I should finish. Recently I have not been out for overnight travels – not sure totally why, but evenings … Continue reading →

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ACWORTH (NH) ROCKS ! — 2 AUGUST 2025

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Ray Boas

Occasionally looking at Facebook, I am looking for notices of events I may wish to attend, or places to explore. About a week ago I saw: In June 2018 I attended the very famous “Rock Show” event in Gilsum, New … Continue reading →

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WINDHAM COUNTY – 171km LOOP – 24 JULY 2025

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Ray Boas

My last overnight adventure was in April. For some reason I have not felt like doing overnights, but that will change. I have planned trips, places new to see, or to revisit, but it has gotten harder to find accommodations, … Continue reading →

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