Date of Adventure: 24 Aug. 2014
Type of Adventure: Hike
Place of Adventure: Notch Rd
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.5 miles
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.25 hours
Weather: Nice, temps in the 70s, sunny
Companions: Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: 2 guys shooting pistols
Notes of Interest:1. This is what I think is a snowmobile trail. It's just past the bridge along Notch Rd after where the road washed out. The guys shooting pistols told me it led to camps, and we'd reach the first one in about 15 minutes. This was not true. There were a couple sidetrails that we did not explore, perhaps those lead to camps. 2. The trail is moderately steep, and fairly rugged. I loved how it keeps dropping down near the river, then climbing up away. 3. We didn't hit any real destination or find any signage. I simply turned around so we'd be out of the woods before dark.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
2014 Adventure I
We're Ba-ack! After a two year hiatus for rehabbing Colyn's blown ACL, we're back to serious adventuring again.
Date of Adventure: 8 Aug. 2014
Type of Adventure: Kayak and hike
Place of Adventure: Osmore Pond, Groton State Forest
Length of Adventure, miles: Kayak=1.5 miles, Hike=2 miles
Length of Adventure, hours: Kayak=1 hour, Hike=2 hours
Weather: Beautiful, sunny with a few clouds, temps in low 80s
Companions: Mom, A, Aunt D
Other Adventurers Encountered: A couple people kayaking, a couple people fishing, a few people at the remote sites.
Notes of Interest: 1. This was my Bday adventure. I chose Groton because I wanted to take Mom to the Vermont Flower Farm in Peacham and I wanted to check out the remote camp sites at Groton. The remote sits are awesome. Three of the four have backcountry toilet set ups. They all have lean-tos, and fire pits. Several have easy water access. Remote site 3 is the best; it is way off the trail, has a toilet, has lake access, and really isn't so far from the trailhead as to make it impossible to carry my gear. 2. We saw a pair of Loons, a pair of Kingfishers, a pair of Herons, and a pair of snakes. One of the snakes was hiding under the bark of a tree and scared the crap out of A, who reached over to touch the bark for some reason. 3. The kayak/canoe rentals were very reasonable. Either for $8 per hour, $20 for 4 hours, or $30 for the day. We brought the two kayaks, and rented a canoe. 4. We also had lunch at a nice little country store in Peacham. They had fresh made sandwichs, along with other stuff.
Date of Adventure: 8 Aug. 2014
Type of Adventure: Kayak and hike
Place of Adventure: Osmore Pond, Groton State Forest
Length of Adventure, miles: Kayak=1.5 miles, Hike=2 miles
Length of Adventure, hours: Kayak=1 hour, Hike=2 hours
Weather: Beautiful, sunny with a few clouds, temps in low 80s
Companions: Mom, A, Aunt D
Other Adventurers Encountered: A couple people kayaking, a couple people fishing, a few people at the remote sites.
Notes of Interest: 1. This was my Bday adventure. I chose Groton because I wanted to take Mom to the Vermont Flower Farm in Peacham and I wanted to check out the remote camp sites at Groton. The remote sits are awesome. Three of the four have backcountry toilet set ups. They all have lean-tos, and fire pits. Several have easy water access. Remote site 3 is the best; it is way off the trail, has a toilet, has lake access, and really isn't so far from the trailhead as to make it impossible to carry my gear. 2. We saw a pair of Loons, a pair of Kingfishers, a pair of Herons, and a pair of snakes. One of the snakes was hiding under the bark of a tree and scared the crap out of A, who reached over to touch the bark for some reason. 3. The kayak/canoe rentals were very reasonable. Either for $8 per hour, $20 for 4 hours, or $30 for the day. We brought the two kayaks, and rented a canoe. 4. We also had lunch at a nice little country store in Peacham. They had fresh made sandwichs, along with other stuff.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
2012 Adventure XIX
Date of Adventure: Tues. 21 Aug. 2012
Type of Adventure: Kayaking
Place of Adventure: Richville Dam
Length of Adventure, miles: ???
Length of Adventure, hours: 3
Weather: Sunny, blue sky with big fluffy clouds, temps in 80s, low humidity, light breeze.
Companions: Mom
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes of Interest: 1. We saw tons of Herons. Green ones, Blue ones, Great Blue ones. They were everywhere. Also saw kingfishers and a family of Osprey.
Type of Adventure: Kayaking
Place of Adventure: Richville Dam
Length of Adventure, miles: ???
Length of Adventure, hours: 3
Weather: Sunny, blue sky with big fluffy clouds, temps in 80s, low humidity, light breeze.
Companions: Mom
Other Adventurers Encountered: None
Notes of Interest: 1. We saw tons of Herons. Green ones, Blue ones, Great Blue ones. They were everywhere. Also saw kingfishers and a family of Osprey.
Monday, August 20, 2012
2012 Adventure XVIII
Date of Adventure: Sun. 20 Aug 2012
Type of Adventure: Hike
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury
Length of Adventure, miles: 1.5
Length of Adventure, hours: 2.75 hours
Companion(s): Colyn
Weather: Sunny, warm temps in 70s, very dry.
Other Adventurers Encountered: A group of 3 hikers with another large dog
Notes of Interest: 1. This is the adventure when Colyn tore his ACL. He was hiking along just fine, then suddenly sat down and laid down. We were almost 1 mile out when it happened, and it took us over an hour of limping to get back to the trail head. I tried to carry him, but I could only go about 20 feet at a time. Mostly, I just used his harness to help support his weight as much as possible. He was an angel while I was manhandling and carrying him. at 24 hours into the injury, he is already fed up with the confinement and I haven't even brought home the crate yet. I foresee very few adventures in our near future.
Type of Adventure: Hike
Place of Adventure: Shrewsbury
Length of Adventure, miles: 1.5
Length of Adventure, hours: 2.75 hours
Companion(s): Colyn
Weather: Sunny, warm temps in 70s, very dry.
Other Adventurers Encountered: A group of 3 hikers with another large dog
Notes of Interest: 1. This is the adventure when Colyn tore his ACL. He was hiking along just fine, then suddenly sat down and laid down. We were almost 1 mile out when it happened, and it took us over an hour of limping to get back to the trail head. I tried to carry him, but I could only go about 20 feet at a time. Mostly, I just used his harness to help support his weight as much as possible. He was an angel while I was manhandling and carrying him. at 24 hours into the injury, he is already fed up with the confinement and I haven't even brought home the crate yet. I foresee very few adventures in our near future.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
2012 Adventure XVII
Date of Adventure: Tues. 13 Aug.
Type of Adventure: Kayaking
Place of Adventure: Goshen Damn, Moosalamoo
Length of Adventure, miles: approx. 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 2
Weather: Slightly overcast, temps in 70s, not too humid, very light breeze.
Companions: Mom, Ash, Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: A large group of kids were on the their way out when we arrived, a couple people were fishing, and a pair of kayakers arrived as we were leaving.
Notes of Interest: 1. We saw no wildlife at all. It was rather disappointing. 2. Colyn was mostly well-behaved. He completely ignored the noisy, obnoxious children. He did seem reluctant to swim at first, but he joined us after awhile.
Type of Adventure: Kayaking
Place of Adventure: Goshen Damn, Moosalamoo
Length of Adventure, miles: approx. 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 2
Weather: Slightly overcast, temps in 70s, not too humid, very light breeze.
Companions: Mom, Ash, Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: A large group of kids were on the their way out when we arrived, a couple people were fishing, and a pair of kayakers arrived as we were leaving.
Notes of Interest: 1. We saw no wildlife at all. It was rather disappointing. 2. Colyn was mostly well-behaved. He completely ignored the noisy, obnoxious children. He did seem reluctant to swim at first, but he joined us after awhile.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
2012 Adventure XVI
Date of Adventure: 31 July 2012
Type of Adventure: Hike
Place of Adventure: Moosalamoo
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.5?
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.5
Weather: Hot, sunny
Companions: Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: A couple people in the parking lot
Notes of Interest: 1. We hiked a longer loop and I found water sources for Colyn. 2. Several bridges were "closed" from Irene. The bridges were intact and appeared fine, but the signs said they were closed for safety. So, I clambered around them. I think it might have been safer for me to just use the bridges. 3. We stayed until dark and watched the stars come out. It was amazing. I intended to stay until pitch dark, but I forgot the bug spray.
Type of Adventure: Hike
Place of Adventure: Moosalamoo
Length of Adventure, miles: 2.5?
Length of Adventure, hours: 1.5
Weather: Hot, sunny
Companions: Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: A couple people in the parking lot
Notes of Interest: 1. We hiked a longer loop and I found water sources for Colyn. 2. Several bridges were "closed" from Irene. The bridges were intact and appeared fine, but the signs said they were closed for safety. So, I clambered around them. I think it might have been safer for me to just use the bridges. 3. We stayed until dark and watched the stars come out. It was amazing. I intended to stay until pitch dark, but I forgot the bug spray.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
2012 Adventure XV
Date of Adventure: Sun. 29 July, 2012
Place of Adventure: Moosalamoo
Type of Adventure: Hike
Length of Adventure, miles: 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1
Weather: Sunny, temps in 70s, rumbling thunder but no rain
Companions: Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: A couple with a dog in the parking lot, and a runner with a dog on the trail.
Notes of Interest: 1. This is still the most beautiful view in Vermont. 2. There are teeny, tiny wild blueberries on the hillside, and loaded blackberry bushes near the trailhead. They weren't quite ripe, but I ate some anyway. There are tons that will be coming ripe in a week or so.
Place of Adventure: Moosalamoo
Type of Adventure: Hike
Length of Adventure, miles: 2
Length of Adventure, hours: 1
Weather: Sunny, temps in 70s, rumbling thunder but no rain
Companions: Colyn
Other Adventurers Encountered: A couple with a dog in the parking lot, and a runner with a dog on the trail.
Notes of Interest: 1. This is still the most beautiful view in Vermont. 2. There are teeny, tiny wild blueberries on the hillside, and loaded blackberry bushes near the trailhead. They weren't quite ripe, but I ate some anyway. There are tons that will be coming ripe in a week or so.
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