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The GILFEATHER TURNIP – VERMONT’S STATE VEGETABLE – 25 October 2025
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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Tagged Gilfeather turnip, state vegetable, Vermont, Wardsboro
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ATOP MOUNT GREYLOCK and GREENFIELD FAIR – 3-4 SEPTEMBER 2025
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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Tagged FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR, Mohawk Trail, Mount Greylock
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FAIR SEASON — THE FIFTH SEASON — GUILFORD, VERMONT — 31 AUGUST 2025
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
FINALLY AN OVERNIGHT TO TRAVEL BACK ALMOST TWO CENTURIES – 22-23 AUGUST 2025
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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Tagged Bement Covered Bridge, Bradford Center, CONTOOCOOK RAILROAD MUSEUM, Dalton Covered Bridge, Follansbee Inn, Kezar Lake, Muster Field Farm Museum, New England Telephone Museum, NH, North Sutton, Rowell Covered Bridge, Warner, Waterloo Covered Bridge
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“DEAD ZONE” — or — “FILLING IN THE MAP” – 12 August 2025
“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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Tagged Athol, Gardner, Massachetss, Orange, Phillipston, Quabbin Reservoir, Templeton, Turners Falls, Wendell
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ACWORTH (NH) ROCKS ! — 2 AUGUST 2025
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
WINDHAM COUNTY – 171km LOOP – 24 JULY 2025
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
CRUISING THE CONNECTICUT RIVER — 11 JULY 2025
I like having options to get to a destination. In heading south to Greenfield, Deerfield, Turners Falls, Gill, or Northfield, Massachusetts I have four options — quicker, and Ray’s scenic back roads. In Vermont I can head south to these … Continue reading
SWAN BOATS and BUNKER (HILL) but not in BOSTON – 5 and 6 JULY 2025
Second post in almost as many days – think I remembered how to do it. First short, sweet fun outings to share, start writing in my head while cruising, and a catchy title that must be shared. Saturday BLUE BELLE … Continue reading
HAPPY JULY 4th 2025 – from BLUE BELLE and RAY
I began a post last evening beginning, 452 stories shared since April 2011; only five so far in 2025; and 18 in 2024 with two in draft stage still. And, then there are the trips I have notes on and … Continue reading
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Tagged Fiddleheads Cafe, Hancock, Harrisville, New Hampshire
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Shunpiking with Ray 