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FORT TICONDEROGA REDUX – 14-16 OCTOBER 2025
I started writing this adventure on November 16, it is now two weeks later the 30th, and I do hope I get to share this evening, as December 5th marks a 250th anniversary of an event I recommend you follow. … Continue reading
LAKE LUZERNE and SARATOGA EXPLORATIONS – 6-8 NOVEMBER 2025
It was time to get away – I have been out, but owe myself writing about those adventures to remember and then share. One of my first trips after losing Cathy was to the Lamplighter Inn in Lake Luzerne, New … Continue reading
Posted in Day (or maybe two) Trips
Tagged Ballston Spa, BROOKSIDE MUSEUM, Copeland Covered Bridge, Great Sacandaga Lake, Lake Luzerne, New York, Pawlet vermont, Rockwell Falls Inn, Round Lake, Round Lake Association, Saratoga Springs, THE SARATOGA CORINTH & HUDSON RAILWAY, Walpole Society for Bringing to Justice Horse Thieves and Pilferers of Hen Roosts and Clotheslines
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POSITIONING DAY 5 JULY 2023 and RETURN 12-13 JULY
I have not physically traveled much in the past three years, but have certainly read and planned future adventures. This February, when entering Lisai’s in Bellows Falls, on the shelf where newspapers are left was a copy of the March … Continue reading
TRAVELING TO AN “ERIE” EXPERIENCE — 22 and 23 APRIL 2023
As you know, on the way back from Buffalo in May 2019, I stumbled upon the PORT BYRON OLD ERIE CANAL HERITAGE PARK, learned of the Canal Society of New York State, joined the society, and have enjoyed their field trips … Continue reading
TRAVELING HOME – 24 and 25 APRIL 2023
Hey Ray, don’t you have to go somewhere before you travel home? Yes, true, but sometimes it is hard to start writing about an adventure when there is so much I wish to share – and that is the case … Continue reading
Posted in Erie Canal
Tagged Cherry Valley Turnpike, CHUCK WAGON DINER, Duanesburg, New York, Sherwood Inn, Skaneateles
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TWO VOYAGES – MAIDEN and CANAL – 3-6 AUGUST 2022
After my Oswego Canal trip in early May I started doing more research on the Champlain Canal to see if there was a boat I could rent to explore the canal since all the Erie Canal boats had already been … Continue reading
OSWEGO CANAL – 7-10 MAY 2022 – Part I
I am trying to get back into exploring and traveling, 2019 (just look at those posts) being probably my best year. And, that year I discovered the Canal Society of New York State, and also the sadly now defunct (thank … Continue reading
ON THE WAY HOME – 1 SEPTEMBER 2021 – CANAL and MINERAL SPRING
If you have “travelled with me” on “Shunpiking with Ray,” you know that two reoccurring themes for exploration are canals and 19th century summer resorts. Heading home from Granville, NY, the plan was the Champlain Canal to Whitehall, New York, … Continue reading
Posted in ROADS and ROUTES
Tagged 11, 12, Champlain Canal Locks 9, Fair Haven, Middletown Springs, Mineral springs history, Montvert Hotel, New York, Vermont, Whitehall
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EXPLORING WITH THE CANAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK STATE – 1-3 NOVEMBER 2019
In May, on my way back from Buffalo, NY, I discovered the PORT BYRON OLD ERIE CANAL HERITAGE PARK while cheating and traveling a few exits on the New York Thruway. As you know I have enjoyed learning about the Erie … Continue reading
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Tagged Canal Society of New York State, Erie Canal, Fayetteville, New York
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