New England

New Hampshire Bridges

Like the human body, the inside of a centuries-old covered bridge contains its framework and the outside shows its age (or maintenance budget). Under the bridge is a good place to find its heart and imagine what it has lived through – above the ever-changing flow of a river. Click on the first photo in each group and scroll […]

Climb to the Clouds

The sign warns that the Mount Washington Auto Road is a steep, narrow mountain road with no guardrails and some gravel. If we have a fear of heights, we may not “appreciate” this driving experience and guided tours are available. Since we have driven on all sorts of roads in all sorts of conditions, let’s […]

Castle in the Clouds

Last time we were in Moultonborough was one week before “season” and this entryway was gated. Reminiscing about that day, it was rainy and cloudy and our views would have surely been compromised anyway. I don’t know if it was fate or just dumb luck, but we returned nine years later on a truly spectacular […]

Another Week of Wow!

This week we moved our home base from Vermont to Bartlett, NH. Our resort in the woods was across the road from the foot of a ski hill and near the Attitash whistle stop. There was no snow on that hill (thank goodness!), which gave us plenty of opportunities to explore the splendor of New […]

The Hundred Mile View

As our stay in Wilmington winds down, we can’t leave the state without showing off some magnificent views! This post takes us on Molly Stark Byway (Route 9), which offers a glimpse at Vermont’s splendid valleys, historic villages, and the extraordinary Green Mountains. Click on the first photo in each group and scroll to see the […]

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