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New England Self Serve

Posted on September 16, 2023 by skelley

This sleaf-peeper is a sucker for the roadside stands that seem to be everywhere on the backroads of Maine and New Hmpshire. One of my favorites is Stone Farm in Arundel Maine, because it’s only a short bike ride from … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Best Fall Foliage Leaf-Peeping?

Posted on September 7, 2023 by skelley

According to a recent areticle in Forbe’s Magazine, Planning a Fall Foliage Trip is Tricky, fall foliage in 2023 may be a little more difficult to plan for as a resule of several weather extremes that happened earlier in the … Continue reading →

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Five Islands, Georgetown, Maine

Posted on August 19, 2023 by skelley

The leaves weren’t changing yest when we stopped at Five Islands in Georgetown, Maine, but that never stops us from adding this spot to our itinerary, any time we’re in the neighborhood. Of course there is fresh lobster and seafood … Continue reading →

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Abenaki Tower

Posted on August 14, 2023 by skelley

This is the view from the top of Abeanki Tower in Tuftonboro, NH. Originally built in 1924, the original tower fell into disrepair and was rebuilt in 1978. Although stories abound as to its original purpose, it was not a … Continue reading →

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Savannah’s Hanging Tree

Posted on February 18, 2023 by skelley

Savannah, Georgia is filled with magnificent Live Oak trees, that do not drop their leaves in the Fall. Instead, the leaves remain on the tree until the new growth in the Spring pushes off the older leaves. Some of these … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Spice

Posted on September 18, 2022 by skelley

And you know what that means! This sign on the counter Harmony Coffee House in Wolfeboro, NH a couple weeks ago got me thinking about the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte that everyone seemed to be nuts over. OK, sure, it’s … Continue reading →

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Nana’s Calico Dress

Posted on August 18, 2022 by skelley

On the drive to Lake Winnipesauke, in Wolfeboro, NH there was a brief discussion about getting a muffin or pastry somewhere. “How about that little place in Brookfield on the way to the lake, across from the house with the … Continue reading →

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Sheep and Wool Festival, Rhinebeck, NY

Posted on October 24, 2021 by skelley

The2021NYStateSheepandWoolfestivalinRhinebeck,NY, October 16-17 attracted thousands of people  and had virtually any product you might imagine related to wool, sheep, goats, spinning, etc. The weather was spectacular, and there wasn’t enough time on Saturday to take it all in. As you … Continue reading →

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Adirondacks Fall Foliage

Posted on October 7, 2021 by skelley

These photos taken on the Flume Trail in the Adirondacks by Lynda and Craig earlier this week (October 5, 2021) show the late start of the Fall Foliage in the Adirondacks. The locals told them it has been warmer later, … Continue reading →

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Fall Foliage Forecast 2021

Posted on September 12, 2021 by skelley

If you’re planning this autumn’s leaf peeping adventure, you’ll want to check out the following resources.  National Fall Foliage Prediction Map This interactive map from SmokeyMountains.com, will show you peak foliage areas for the week you select, updated throughout the … Continue reading →

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