Leaving the Atlantic coast and heading inland, we begin to encounter rolling hills and eventually mountains. We also saw 'Moose Crossing' signs, but we never saw a moose. Skirting over the top of the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, the prime tourist attraction is Mount Washington. Mt. Washington is the highest peak in the northeast US. There is an 8 mile privately owned road to the top.
A neat hummingbird feeder on the window of the Visitor Center. The New Hampshire/Vermont countryside looks a lot like the Pacific northwest. We took backroads across these 3 states, mainly because there are no 'front-roads' or any kind of major highway. There are some that run north and south, but not east-west. Mary Lou said she hadn't thought of Vermont being so mountainous. I said that's because she never really thought of Vermont at all. Prior to this trip, we signed up for 'Boondockers Welcome', which is a network of RVer's who have a place for other RVer's to camp out on their property. We finally found one available that fit our needs, in a clearing in the deep woods of Vermont. The owners have a paved parking spot with full hookups. They were gracious hosts and we enjoyed our stay there. There were several things to do in the vicinity of Burlington, Vermont. One of these is a tour of the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream factory. Photography was not allowed on the tour, especially since they found out we were spies for Blue Bell. There were a couple of cows near the parking area, but I think they were 'throw-down' cows for effect. There was also a graveyard for flavors they tried but didn't make it. Also nearby in Stowe, Vermont, is the Trapp Family Lodge. This was started by the Trapp family whose story was the basis for the movie "The Sound of Music". They made it here in 1938 and started the lodge in 1942, in a setting that was reminiscent of their native Austria. And finally, on the way south out of Burlington, we visited the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory. This was a fun stop. Mary Lou found a new friend. There was a beautiful and precocious 5 year old girl who kept the tour guide on her toes. Other scenes. There is a hospital for damaged or broken bears. They have a lifetime warranty. Note the IV - honey. And the gift shop. Burlington, Vermont, is the northernmost part of our trip. So it's all downhill from here (on the map, anyway). But the adventures aren't over.
Stay tuned.
4 Comments
Brenda
6/4/2015 01:07:18 am
What's up with the sweatshirt? It's in the 80's with 90% humidity here😰!
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Diana leblanc
6/4/2015 01:29:22 am
I have really enjoyed your last few posts. Mike and I spent 10 days up there in cape cod, northeast coast and white mountains and it was one of our favorite adventures. Loved the trapp family home.
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jackie
6/4/2015 02:10:46 am
love the pictures. Trapp lodge is beautiful. Did the bears make you think of PPL at Christmas time?? Wish I could be there. Love the moo cows.
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Ruby
6/5/2015 10:18:02 am
Beautiful!!! Loved the bears.
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Who are we?Chuck and Mary Lou have been traveling in their RV since 2002 and have lately been taking longer, extended trips. This is our way to share our experiences. Trip Reports
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