Category Archives: ROADS and ROUTES

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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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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BONUS POST – 16 June 2013 – DINING TRAIN – IRON FURNACE – Etc.

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Ray Boas

Well, I left the Mountain View Grand in Whitefield, NH at 10:30 this morning with no plans, no intentions of telling you more about this excursion, and here I want to share more. I traveled down Route 142 from Bethlehem … Continue reading →

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DAY OFF – 5 APRIL 2013

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Ray Boas

Well, maybe everyday is now a “day-off” but today was planned that way as a road trip away from home.  Not all excursions need a finite purpose, for example last Saturday I followed the front of the car around Vermont. … Continue reading →

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