Now that we have visited Vermont, we have been in every state except Oregon and Alaska. We are covering a lot of miles, but I can guarantee that we won't be in those last two states on this trip!
The views have changed from the ocean coast to mountain ranges: the White Mountains in New Hampshire and the Green Mountains in Vermont. The land is lush with pine trees surrounding the rivers and lakes.
New Hampshire
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| Lumber and paper mills are local industries. |
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| We have traveled so much it is hard to remember where we have been. Signs like this don't help. |
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| Time for the 8 mile drive to the top of Mt Washington. The road was originally opened in 1861. As we sat there preparing for the drive, it was 83 degrees. When we got to the summit, it was 64 with winds of 45 mph. Our sunny day had turned cloudy, because we were standing in the clouds! |
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| Driving up a steep road with no guard rail, wasn't enough -- then we had to hike up these steps. |
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| Long views. 60% of the time the summit is in the clouds. |
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| Elevation 6288 feet. The highest wind ever recorded was here in 1936. 231 mph. |
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| Above the tree line. |
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| In the crooked wood zone. |
Vermont
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| There was no discussion about this stop..... Brian said "We are going to Ben & Jerry's factory." |
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| The graveyard for flavors that are no longer produced. |
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| Driving across Lake Champlain..... Bridges connect the islands. |
Gotta smile -- we're lovin the ride!
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