Tag Archives: Vermont

QUICK OVERNIGHT and NEW DISCOVERIES – 26-27 August 2020

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Ray Boas

  I am still overly cautious about leaving my home with COVID on the prowl, but often a trip beckons, and a beckoning happened. My daughter and her family had a cabin for a week in New York on Lake … Continue reading →

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OKEMO VALLEY INNDULGENCE TOUR 2019 – 8 DECEMBER 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Ray Boas

It is that time of year, and there are so many wonderful things to do. On the 7th I could have gone to the Grafton, Vermont village open house, Christmas with Calvin Coolidge in Plymouth Notch, or celebrated in Weston. … Continue reading →

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LAKES – LOCKS – LONG RIVER — 1-18 SEPTEMBER 2019 – GENESIS

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Ray Boas

You may think this adventure impulsive since from learning of this trip to taking this trip was just weeks. It was a perfect fit for adventures “on my lists” and fit my time schedule. It is all the previous thought … Continue reading →

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“A JEWEL BEYOND PRICE” – NAULAKHA – A VERMONT TREASURE – MAY 2019

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Ray Boas

“Did you know that…” Rudyard Kipling, who was the most famous author in the world, built his home, Naulakha, in 1892 in Dummerston (just north of the Brattleboro line) where he lived for four years. Here he wrote some of … Continue reading →

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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 →

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TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS – SANTA’S LAND – AND MORE – 25 NOVEMBER 2018

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Ray Boas

This weekend I did a few holiday things I want to share with you, and I have listed some holiday events I encourage you to explore. Many I have done, and will link you to my past adventures to further … Continue reading →

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FAIR – FARM FESTIVAL – AND A FIND – VERMONT – 22 SEPTEMBER 2018

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Ray Boas

Yes, I like alliteration. Anyway, I have had in front of me for awhile two newspaper ad clippings for Vermont events today – PERU FAIR and the 20th ANNUAL AUTUMN ROUND-UP in Ludlow (I had seen this advertised at the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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HAPPY 242nd BIRTHDAY USA – 4 JULY 2018

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Ray Boas

And, a happy and safe 4th to you all. I was “bad” today, “very, very, bad.” I did not travel to celebrate Calvin Coolidge’s birthday in my favorite Plymouth Notch, Vermont. You know I have done this for years, and … Continue reading →

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SANTA’S LAND, PUTNEY, VERMONT – RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY 16 DECEMBER 2017

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Ray Boas

SANTA’S LAND USA – 2020 Covid Hours and Details Open Every Sat. & Sun until the last weekend before Christmas! 10:00am – 4:00pm As usual, masks and social distancing is required at all times. The new VT regulations are for … Continue reading →

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