Category Archives: ROADS and ROUTES

NOSTALGIA and HISTORY EXPLORATIONS – 25-26 JULY 2019

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Ray Boas

For awhile my cousins and I had planned to visit, and it finally worked out on Thursday, 25 July, I headed to my aunt’s home in Mystic, Connecticut, Steve arrived from Colorado, and Debbie came by ferry from Block Island. … Continue reading →

Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, Old Sturbridge Village - OSV, ROADS and ROUTES | Tagged Ashford, Connecticut, CT, HENRIETTA HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST, Old Sturbridge Village, Roseland Cottage, Woodstock | 2 Comments

MORE VERMONT EXPLORATIONS – 1-2 MAY 2019

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Ray Boas

I am starting this looking out in the rain to where mountains should be – but, alas between fog, rain and even sleet yesterday, I see nothing but a solid, unbroken sheet of light gray – which you will see … Continue reading →

Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, ROADS and ROUTES | Tagged Brookfield, Crawsbury Common, Floating Bridge, Hitchcock Movie, Stowe, Trouble with Harry, Tunbridge, Vermont, Vermont Covered Bridges | 5 Comments

MOUNT WASHINGTON ADVENTURES – 10-13 APRIL 2019

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Ray Boas

These adventures started two weeks ago, and I have been home for twelve days. Why the delay in documenting and reporting? Why have I not gotten to my Red Lion Inn reports for 2018 and 2019, and what about my … Continue reading →

Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, ROADS and ROUTES | Tagged Bretton Woods, Camp Stark POW Camp, Chutters, Littleton NH, Mount Washington Hotel, Nansen Ski Jump, NH, OPEN FOR THE SEASON by Karl P. Abbott, Pollyanna, Stark, Thayers Inn Hotel, World’s Longest Candy Counter | 4 Comments

TWO TRAIN TRIP TALES – 4 OCTOBER 2018 and 14 JUNE 2018

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Ray Boas

So these adventures are four months apart? I still want to remember, and to share, and hopefully provide you with some ideas for future fun. Let me begin with the past week, and go back. Only lived in New Hampshire … Continue reading →

Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, ROADS and ROUTES | Tagged Chester, Conway Scenic Railroad, Green Mountain Railroad, Kancamagus Highway, NH, North Conway, VT | 3 Comments

IMPRESSIVE DISCOVERY – 1 SEPTEMBER 2018 – SOUTHERN VERMONT NATURAL HISTORY MUSUEM

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Ray Boas

For months I have had day excursions planned for September. This weekend is the Garlic Festival in Bennington. Years ago, Cathy and I visited when it was still in Wilmington, Vermont. That was the plan for the first, and BLUE … Continue reading →

Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, ROADS and ROUTES | Tagged Andrzej's Polish Kitchen, Hogback Mountain, Marlboro, Molly Stark Byway, Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, Vermont, VT, Whitingham | 6 Comments

MAKING WAY ON – ROADS – RAILS – and WATER – 26-27 AUGUST 2018

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Ray Boas

A 34 hour vacation that felt like a week when I arrived home – that much done and seen – and three things that had been “on the lists.” In fact, the Inn I stayed at Cathy and I talked … Continue reading →

Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, ROADS and ROUTES | Tagged Bristol, Hobo Railroad, Inn at Newfound Lake, Meredith, MS Mountain Washington, NH, Weirs Beach, Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad | 4 Comments

PART 2 – MORE FILLING IN THE MAP IN CONNECTICUT – 7-9 AUGUST 2018

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Ray Boas

Wednesday, August 8, was my “full day” away. As I have discovered, and told you, it makes the most sense to remain in the same place for two nights – and then have a full day of exploration in-between the … Continue reading →

Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, ROADS and ROUTES | Tagged Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, Mashantucket Peqout Museum & Research Center, Pequot Museum, Pequot War | 1 Comment

MORE FILLING IN THE MAP IN CONNECTICUT – 7-9 AUGUST 2018 – Part 1

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Ray Boas

I have been restless, wanting to get away, but where to go. I struggled and thought. I have been reading more about the Connecticut River, and decided I had to explore more in Connecticut. Do you remember the most recent … Continue reading →

Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, ROADS and ROUTES | Tagged Connecticut, CT, Deep River, Dinosaur State Park, Griswold Inn, Hartford, Museum of Connecticut History, Riverwind Inn, Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill Ferry | 1 Comment

SHUNPIKING ON SHUNPIKE ROAD – 28 JULY 2018

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Ray Boas

The short newspaper article spoke to me immediately for a talk “…about the two sections of the Crown Point Military Road that touched the town, and the layout of the original turnpike and shunpike.” Meeting place, Belmont Village (population 245) … Continue reading →

Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips, ROADS and ROUTES | Tagged Belmont General Store, Belmont Vermont, Crown Point Road, Mount Holly, VT | 2 Comments

FILLING IN THE MAP for FIVE HOURS – 17 JUNE 2018

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Ray Boas

Number One son called a few moments ago asking what I had done today. “I traveled a road I had not been on before,” I replied. He said, “I can’t believe you have any left.” Yes, I do, and some … Continue reading →