Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

 

Lots of wildlife to see. 

It is nice that the shuttle will drop you off right in 

the historic town. 

We always love the videos that 

the National Parks put together to give you 

the overall history.

It is a short walk to see where the Potomac River and

Shenandoah River converge. 

You can also see three states, Virginia,

West Virginia and Maryland. 

This is where George Washington chose to have an armory.

 Many factories and mills were also located 

in this beautiful area.

The Appalachian Trail, C&O Canal towpath,

Potomac Heritage Trail.

Once again, there is so much history

about Harpers Ferry. If you want to know more, 

below is a link to some of the stories and great photos. 

Learn more of the historical stories.

While we were in the area we stopped at the

 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National 

Historic Park

to see the locks on the Shenandoah River

and the beautiful 

  Great Falls.

The water levels were down but still a great 

place for a short hike to get out into nature. 

This looks like a natural hot tub to us!

Gettysburg National Military Park Pennsylvania

Another great Harvest Host location only minutes 

away from the battlefield.

It was originally a barn with ventilation

which is now covered in plexiglass.

Then it was used as a field hospital and

now turned into Battlefield Brew Works.

It was neat inside and you could 

smell the old wood. 

Gettysburg National Military Park Visitors Center.

This is where we started our 24-mile audio auto tour

which took over 3 hours. 

Virginia Monument

Louisiana Monument

There are over 1,000 monuments, memorials, markers,

and plaques. To learn more click on the link below:

Gettysburg National Military Park

This is not just a drive through place.

There is so much to see and do here that

you should plan at least half a day or more. 

We climbed the tower for a great 

overall view. 

Gettysburg National Cemetery where Lincoln's

Gettysburg Address was delivered 

on November 19, 1863.

Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, 

conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. 

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived 

and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that 

that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, 

in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate -- we cannot consecrate -- we cannot hallow -- this ground. 

The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor 

power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here,

 but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here 

to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. 

It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from

 these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the

 last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead 

shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom

 -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, 

shall not perish from the earth.

If you are not able to physically go, we encourage you 

to check out the link to see videos, Then and Now photos, 

stories and so much more. Incredible history.

Peace, Love & Music

Old Trinity Church in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

I surprised Scott and took him to 

The Guthrie Center on Friday. 

This is where "Alice's Restaurant" took place

which is the song and movie by Arlo Guthrie. 

Click on the link if you haven't heard the song

in a while. It is over 16 minutes long!

Can't leave out the VW Microbus!

Words of wisdom by Woody Guthrie.

Every Thursday they host a Hootenanny, 

 Wednesday they provide free community meals,

and Saturdays they have concerts. 

Can't forget they also host a Thanksgiving dinner.

Amazingly we were able to get two tickets to a sold

out concert at The Guthrie Center! 

Lucy Kaplansky from New York City was the artist. 

Our theme for this trip is "Go for it!". 

So we didn't give up. 

The story is too long to include in the blog

 but we were blessed again!

 No photos were allowed during 

the concert so here is a link to see interior photos.

 Guthrie Center

The music legends continue sharing the love and

 importance of music by starting an 

instrument loan program for the community.

Back to New York.

Cute photo opportunity along the highway 

to Bethel, New York.

The Museum at Bethel Woods tells the story of Woodstock.

It was cool, informative, and colorful.

There is a short movie that plays on the 

windshield as you sit in the seats. 

It is amazing how many albums Scott owns 

that were on display.

They highlight every performer from Woodstock

through displays, videos, and music.

So much to read in the museum but we had 

to include the information about 

Arlo Guthrie. This display also includes

information on The Old Trinity Church.

Here is where Woodstock took place.

Can you imagine 450,000 people here? Amazing!

We had so much fun at the museum and walking

around the field. 

The Sweet, Beautiful, Creative and Old!

While in Montpelier, Vermont we stopped at

Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks.

The Woodshed Theatre is where we

watched a video about the maple syrup process.

Toured the processing facilities

and were able to walk up to see the maze of plastic 

tubes which is the modern way of collecting sap.

You have come to expect the unusual from our blog. 

Morse Farm also had some unusual "art".

Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream Factory was

 only a few miles away. 

Of course, we enjoyed some yummy ice cream. 

We have seen lots of hanging flower

 baskets on porches, businesses and

light post in many small towns.

So pretty!

Taking back roads is where we find some interesting

things like the Texas Falls. A chance to 

stretch our legs and see a beautiful waterfall.

Crossed Lake Champlain on our way to New York.

One of the reasons we love our campervan 

 is because it can fit just about anywhere. 

Thrilled to find a peaceful spot to camp, 

just south of Lake Placid.

Olympic Ski Jump

Beautiful!

North Creek is a small town in the Adirondack Mountains.

This cool mosaic project took 10 years and is 220 feet long. 

It depicts an ideal spring day in the Adirondack.

So fun and inviting,

 you just want to jump right in!

Amazing what can be accomplished

 when a community pulls together.

There were 2000 plus volunteers.

Do you need an idea on what to do with your old canoe?

More artistic talent along the backroads.

Never thought we would see a

490 million year old fossilized sea bottom!