The Gathering Inn of Hancock Vt.

I have to do a post on this great place to stay. Where I have enjoyed to stay. During 3 of my Vermont vacations. Located in the village of Hancock. Which is located right in the heart of the Green Mountains. Where the Middlebury Gap (route 125) connects with Route 100.
Kathleen and Rick who operate the Gathering Inn. Will make you feel at home when you arrive and during your Vermont vacation.
The Gathering Inn is a classic Vermont farm home. That is very comfortable to stay in. The atmosphere will still give you the pleasure. Of living on a farm. Plus it is well situated. For day trips to visit other locations in the State. I would recommend the Gathering Inn for anyone planing a short or long stay in the "Green Mountains State" of Vermont. http://www.gatheringinnvt.com/

South To Manchester!

Today, Mother Nature was in her best mood. The weather today. In the Green Mountain State was spectacular!
After my bike ride to Sandy's Bakery and back, in the morning. I set out to head in a southerly direction. To visit Manchester, Vermont. The visit consisted of having lunch at Zoey's Sandwich Shop. There Sandwiches are excellent. Served on there homemade bread. The homemade cookies are huge, and very tasty! The handmade potato chips are mediocre at best.
Then I went to try and have a swim. At the Old Marble Quarry, located in the village of Dorset. You have to travel about 5 miles north on Route 30 to arrive there. Just a fabulous place to take a dip. However the temperature of the water today was frigid. I only went in the water one time, and didn't stay in for very long. I am now a member of the polar beard club! Yahoo!!!
Then I continued north on route 30 heading towards the town of Poultney, Vt. This part of the journey. I got to enjoy again another scenic Byway in The Green Mountain State. "The Stone Valley Byway". Also as an added bonus. I passed right by the beautiful Lake St. Catherine. I just had to spend some quality time there. Just enjoying the view and doing nothing else!
Then I checked out a very nice book store located in Poultney. I picked up a couple of nice additions to my library. Then it was again relying on my GPS to guild my back to The Gathering Inn. Dinner was a homemade steak dinner at the Inn! A day to remember. Spent here in "The Land of Green!!!!

Historic Covered Bridges of Vermont.

During the time I devoted while enjoying my trip to Vermont. Searching for rare or valuable treasure. I came up with a collection of vintage Vermont Post cards. Featuring 34 historic wooden covered bridges. That are big part of the charm of not only "The Green Mountain State". But can still be found all over New England.
I though it would be a great idea. To let everyone enjoy a look at this vintage post cards.
Here are the information on the post cards;
1. Gorham Covered Bridge.
2. Thetford Covered Bridge.
3. Cold River Covered Bridge.
4. Kissin Bridge.
5. Chiselville Covered Bridge.
6. Grafton Covered Bridge.
7. Chiselville Covered Bridge. different view
8. Middle Bridge, located in Woodstock, Vt.
9. located Route 14 South Randolph, Vt.
10. The Old Scott Bridge.
11. The Old Scott Bridge. different view
12. Warren Covered Bridge.
13. West Arlington, Vt.
14. Location (unknown)
15. Haplin Covered Bridge.
16. Mill River Covered Bridge.
17. Cold River Covered Bridge.
18. Middle Bridge, Woodstock Vt. different view
19. Dufferston Vt.
20. Old Coventry, Vt.
21. East Bethel, Vt.
22. Bartonville Covered Bridge.
23. Covered Bridge spanning Black River, Coventry Vt.
24. Creamery Bridge.
25. Westhill Covered Bridge.
26. Honeymoon Covered Bridge (Carroll County N.H.)
27. Cooley Bridge.
28. North Hartland, Vt.
29. Mead Bridge.
30. The Windsor- Cornish Bridge.
31. Lincoln Covered Bridge.
32. St. Johnsbury Covered Bridge (smallest in Vt.)
33. Woodstock Covered Bridge.
34. Old Railroad Covered Bridge, (near Swanton, Vt.)

The Hills Are Alive!

With the sound of Music. I'm sure you are familiar with the classic song from hit 1965 movie "The Sound Of Music". The movie gave a fictionalized account of real life Von Trapp family from Austria. Who were a family that sang together and stayed together.
In real life. After the horror of World War 2 was over. The real Von Trapp Family emigrated to the United States and settled in Stove, Vermont.
Today the original family still owns and operates the Trapp Family Lodge in Stove. I went to have a quick look at it. The rain prevented me from having a better look. However the lodge looks like it is luxury all the way. Also the view from the Valley of Green is stunning.
I have included a original vintage post card of Maria Von Trapp, that I discovered during my recent trip visit Vermont. Also I included 2 pictures I took while visiting the Trapp Family Lodge.