Ruins, Lighthouses, and a Seaside Jaunt at Fort Williams Park – Cape Elizabeth Maine
The ruined remains of a fort, a mine, two lighthouses, a great beach, and even a castle. Pretty great for one tiny park!
Category: Historical Landmarks
Kicking Off October with the Old Burial Grounds Cemetery in Ashby MA
October is the beginning of my Haunted New England Tour and on my first stop I find something fascinating – the grave site of a black revolutionary war soldier.
Uncle Sam’s House & Adjoining Forest Trail
How else would I celebrate my birthday than accidentally dropping by Uncle Sam’s house, bumbling back into the woods, and playing with salamanders?
An Invitation to a New Adventure and a Request for Help
I think New England needs a bright new educational farm with a free nature path on it. I’m asking for help to achieve this!
Meeting House Cemetery and Ruins – Marlborough NH
After running errands I find a historic slate cemetery with flamboyant carvings. Someone clearly loved their job!
Walden Pond – Concord MA
A friend and I take a pilgrimage to Walden Pond where Henry David Thoreau wrote Walden.
Fort McClary & Associated Lighthouses
I bring a friend to explore yet another out-of-use fort on the coast of Maine – Bonus lighthouses could be seen in the distance!
The International Cryptozoology Museum & Other Random Sights of Portland Maine
An evening out in Old Orchard Beach results in an adventure to find Bigfoot the next day…
Way Too Eventful Covered Bridge Tour -Swanzey NH
Apparently New Hampshire is LOADED with covered bridges – forty-three are registered as historical landmarks and when I found out Swanzey had three all to itself I decided why not go on a day tour and see all three… Sounded like a pleasant little trip and the weather was nice. I got up early just… Continue reading Way Too Eventful Covered Bridge Tour -Swanzey NH
Artist’s Covered Bridge – Bethel Maine
While I was driving to Screw Auger Falls I came across a sign reading “covered bridge” that I decided to follow for a fun little detour. It brought me deep into the woods to a beautiful bridge that is either called The Sunday River Bridge or the Artist’s Covered Bridge depending who you ask, although… Continue reading Artist’s Covered Bridge – Bethel Maine