Gemming and Wildlife

Recently we ventured to the Poland Maine area for a family reunion. We went on a couple of side trips in the area that are worth blogging about – readers will enjoy these two adventures. First was digging and sifting for gems at Maine Mineral Adventures. The roadside attraction is on Route 26 in Bryant…

Top of New Hampshire

Andrew’s mom and step-dad were in town a couple of weekends ago and we took the excuse to cash-in a favor from a friend for tickets on the Cog Railway up Mount Washington. If you’ve never taken the train up the mountain, you should splurge at least once in your life. It’s a fascinating and fun way to…

Hot Day Cool Caves

How do you beat the summer New England heat? Head to a mountain gorge of course! Last weekend we went to Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves in North Woodstock, NH. This interesting property is owned by SPNHF, but the “attraction” is leased out for management by White Mountain Attractions. There is a fee to…