Jamaica State Park in Vermont is a nice little State Park. We got our fire going and Donna fixed a breakfast casserole with local eggs and sausages Mom bought while we were hiking. Breakfast was a feast and afterward we packed up to head to our next destination. We had each gotten National Park Passport books and were anxious to get them stamped. So Far on this trip we had stamps from the Great Smokey Mountains National Park, The Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah National Park.
Setting the GPS for Franconia Notch we headed out, following GPS even when it led us to a dead end. Sometimes, it is good to be reminded of the limitations of technology. We found our way to the interstate and we drove into a steady cold rain. Donna found the only National Park Historical Site in Vermont and as it was not too far out of the way we took a side trip to Woodstock, Vermont where we explored the Marsh-Billings Rockefeller National Historic Park.
The Park includes a working farm and mansion and preserve. We wandered around the exhibits, got our books stamped and explored the grounds as the rain fell.
On the way back to the interstate Donna found the only National Historic Site in New Hampshire. It was only 8 miles off the interstate. With the rains falling and the promise of rain for the rest of the day we decided to go for it. We drove through the Vermont country side and crossed a covered bridge that had a sign warning that if you did not walk your horse across the bridge it would be a 2 dollar fine.
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site celebrates the life of the sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. He created the monument to General Sherman that stands in New York’s Central Park. There are representations of his sculptures at the Site. We enjoyed exploring the studios and gardens despite the rains.
We made it to Franconia Notch late in the day and set up camp in the rain at Lafayette Place Campground. When I got reservations I didn’t realize dogs were not welcome at the campground. Zoe became she who must not be named and being a very quiet unassuming hound she remained undetected for our two nights at this lovely state park.
We put up Mom’s canopy and fixed dinner managing to stay dry if a little damp.
The sound of the rain on my tent was a pleasant peaceful sound. Our plans for Friday include a couple of short hikes.
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