Category Archives: Day (or maybe two) Trips

“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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CRUISING THE CONNECTICUT RIVER — 11 JULY 2025

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Ray Boas

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 →

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SWAN BOATS and BUNKER (HILL) but not in BOSTON – 5 and 6 JULY 2025

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Ray Boas

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 →

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HAPPY JULY 4th 2025 – from BLUE BELLE and RAY

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Ray Boas

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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HINSDALE “HIT ‘n MISS” — FIVE HOUR LOOP — 20 JULY 2024

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Ray Boas

You may recall the several “Hit ‘n Miss” engine events I have been to– in fact, to help me keep track, at the end of this post is a list of the various similar events I have attended, and you … Continue reading →

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RACE and RUGGLES — 13 JULY 2024

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Ray Boas

Great 32 hour vacation with repeat fun from the past, and an adventure “on the list” from way past. Saturday the 13th I headed up to Canaan, NH, to join son David and grandson, Alex, at the Canaan Motor Club … Continue reading →

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POTTER PLACE and ICE HOUSE MUSEUM – 29 JUNE 2024

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Ray Boas

AND, it cannot get much better. Two stops and adventures – one unplanned – and spending time immersed in things I enjoy and have been threads in my life forever e.g. COUNTRY STORE – OLD TRAINS – MODEL T and … Continue reading →

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RIDING AMTRAK’S DOWNEASTER – 22 JUNE 2024

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Ray Boas

Does Ray like trains? Yes. I need to get back on long-hauls with sleeping compartments, but also need to travel on Amtrak’s “named trains.” The DOWNEASTER, running from Boston to Brunswick, Maine, is an ideal, close-by, day’s outing. Gary and … Continue reading →

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