Category Archives: Day (or maybe two) Trips

SHUNPIKING IN VERMONT – 4, 5 and 6 SEPTEMBER 2013

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Ray Boas

Yes, I know, I am late getting this post to you.  But remember I write for my own memory sake, but also to share.  The difference here, and advantage to you, is now I may not be so verbose, maybe.  … Continue reading →

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BACK TO PLYMOUTH NOTCH, VERMONT – 7 September 2013

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Ray Boas

By now, if you follow my blogs (and you had better be) you should know that I cannot get enough of Plymouth Notch, Vermont, the home of our 30th President, Calvin Coolidge, and considered one of the best preserved Presidential … Continue reading →

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HUBBARDTON BATTLEFIELD, VERMONT and other EXPLORATIONS – Saturday 24 AUGUST 2013

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Ray Boas

I had no plans for today, I had planned it that way!!!  But, last evening I read Wednesday’s  weekly The Vermont Journal/The Shopper newspaper.  A headline caught my eye. “Military Road Car Tour at Hubbardton Battlefield Aug. 24th”.  I told … Continue reading →

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Edith Wharton’s THE MOUNT and THE RED LION INN – 13-15 August 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Ray Boas

About a month ago Mimsy (whom I have known since before kindergarten) emailed and said, “I will be crossing Massachusetts in August, and it would be fun to meet and catch up.”  I offered some ideas of places to meet, … Continue reading →

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TOO MUCH FUN – 11 AUGUST 2013

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Ray Boas

Well, I must admit, the past 8 days have been some of the busiest, most social, and most fun days of my life these past 5 years, and at a minimum I must share today’s adventure – something that can … Continue reading →

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22 MPH in BLUE BELLE – 127 Miles in 5 ¾ Hours – But of course we had stops on 21 July 2013

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Ray Boas

I marvel at the fact that I have so many routes close to home to explore and re-explore in Vermont and New Hampshire.  I just never tire of shunpiking, especially on a day as today was!  Alright, get your Vermont … Continue reading →

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NINE HOUR EXPLORATION – 14 July 2013

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Ray Boas

Early last week friend Becky suggested we go to Brimfield on the 11th.  “Great,” I said, “never made it there, and I am searching for a chaise/cot/seating for my porch.”  We headed there sadly, but wisely (to get there) on … Continue reading →

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BORN ON THE 4th of JULY 1872

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Ray Boas

was Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States in Plymouth Notch, Vermont.  In following my travels, by now you know that Plymouth Notch is one of my favorite drives, just but an hour and a century away. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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FIVE HOUR TOUR, FIFTEEN MINUTES FROM HOME – ALSTEAD, NH – 22 June 2013

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Ray Boas

For about six months I have wanted to start another column in THE WALPOLE CLARION sharing SHUNPIKING WITH RAY experiences close to home with recommendations for day trips.  The best way to get something done is to begin, so yesterday … Continue reading →

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SAUGUS IRON WORKS – 24 MAY 2013

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Ray Boas

“The question is not what you look at, but what you see.”  Remember, I write about my experiences to reinforce what I have learned, and remind me of what I have seen, but I love to share too, and hope … Continue reading →

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