2016, Northeast Journey

07.14.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part Three, the Canadian side

Thursday, July 14, 2016 - If you haven't read the first two parts of this three part blog post, here are links to those.  USA side - Part One;  Maid of the Mist - Part Two Now on to part three which will cover all we saw and did while on the Canadian side of… Continue reading 07.14.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part Three, the Canadian side

2016, Northeast Journey

07.13.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part Two, Maid of the Mist Boat Tour

If you missed the first part of this three part blog post here's a link to it!  Niagara Part OneWednesday, July 13, 2016 - After touring the USA side of Niagara Falls we went for a ride on the "Maid of the Mist."  As they say on their website: Hear the crashing waves. See the… Continue reading 07.13.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part Two, Maid of the Mist Boat Tour

2016, Northeast Journey

07.12.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part One, the USA side

Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - Monday was one of the most amazing days of our life!  Niagara Falls is the bomb!!!  If it's not already on your bucket list, it should be! This experience will be presented in three parts.  1)  Niagara from the USA side, 2) The Maid of the Mist boat tour by… Continue reading 07.12.16 Niagara Falls in New York – Part One, the USA side

2016, Northeast Journey

07.10.16 MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY – Part Three

Back in January of this year Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were elected to the Hall of Fame.  Their induction will occur two weeks after we're there. Ken Griffey Jr. has been our son Chip's favorite play all his life so this will be a big Hall of Fame induction for for him! Some… Continue reading 07.10.16 MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY – Part Three

2016, Northeast Journey

07.09.16 MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York – Part Two

Saturday, July 9, 2016 - On to the rest of the second and third floor of the National Baseball Hall of Fame! Here's the map of the three floors.  Click on it to see the full size map.  They recommend that you start on the second floor, go to the third and then end at… Continue reading 07.09.16 MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York – Part Two

2016, Northeast Journey

07.08.16 MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York – Part One

Friday, July 8, 2016 - Today we visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame.   It is an American baseball history museum and hall of fame, located at 25 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, and operated by private interests. It serves as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in the… Continue reading 07.08.16 MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York – Part One

2016, Northeast Journey

07.05.16 Cold Hollow Cider Mill and Braggs Farm Sugarhouse

Tuesday, July 5, 2016 - After touring Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory we drove over to Cold Hollow Cider Mill.  The mill was not in operation that day but we got to taste their apple cider which was delicious.  Other than the mill there is a large shop where they sell all things made… Continue reading 07.05.16 Cold Hollow Cider Mill and Braggs Farm Sugarhouse

2016, Northeast Journey

07.04.16 Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour in Waterbury, Vermont

Monday, July 4, 2016 -  Ben & Jerry's factory is located at 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Road, Route 100, Waterbury, VT 05676.  It is a very cool place to visit, to tour and to enjoy their ice cream.  The cost was $3.50 for Seniors. We visited there last Thursday.  We have ever eaten Ben and Jerry's ice… Continue reading 07.04.16 Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour in Waterbury, Vermont

2016, Northeast Journey

07.01.16 Hope Cemetery in Barre, Vermont

  Friday, July 1, 2016 - Located in Barre, Vermont, the "Granite Capital of the World," Hope Cemetery serves not only as a place to remember those who work outside the craft and are buried there, but also as a tribute to the stone cutters and artisans interred among the sculptures they created while they… Continue reading 07.01.16 Hope Cemetery in Barre, Vermont

2016, Northeast Journey

06.30.16 – Rock of Ages Granite Quarry in Barre, Vermont

Thursday, June 30, 2016 - On Wednesday we ventured out to see Rock of Ages Granite Quarry, Hope Cemetery, Robbins Nest Covered Bridge and to eat at Ladder 1 Grill all in or around Barre, Vermont. I am working hard not to have my blog posts be so picture heavy (I've gotten carried away in… Continue reading 06.30.16 – Rock of Ages Granite Quarry in Barre, Vermont