Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA
Decent place for a drive and seafood dinner.
One of the cannons overlooking the Harbor.
The cannons are behind this large rock mass.
The cannons would be to the top left corner.
It is a nice half mile walk on the boulevard from the park area to the center of Gloucester. The smell of fresh bread was great. There is no longer that fish smell in the afternoon on the water front as I remember 20 years ago. Good place to take a walk and have dinner. If you are lucky, there might be a little league game at one of the 2 baseball diamonds at the park. There is even an ice cream and fried food joint close to one of the water.
One of the cannons overlooking the Harbor.
The cannons are behind this large rock mass.
It is a nice half mile walk on the boulevard from the park area to the center of Gloucester. The smell of fresh bread was great. There is no longer that fish smell in the afternoon on the water front as I remember 20 years ago. Good place to take a walk and have dinner. If you are lucky, there might be a little league game at one of the 2 baseball diamonds at the park. There is even an ice cream and fried food joint close to one of the water.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Stavros Reservation in Essex, MA
Took a short hike in rural Essex MA. It lasted all of about a half an hour. There's a easy trail up a hill to an old powder house. The door is on the side opposite the sea and Hog Island.
High Tide in the Essex River and Ipswich Bay. Crane's Beach is out that way. Maybe a little more to the left. It was 70 today and that road was busy.
Hog Island; I heard it was used for a movie site a few years ago.
High Tide in the Essex River and Ipswich Bay. Crane's Beach is out that way. Maybe a little more to the left. It was 70 today and that road was busy.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Mount Major 4-24-10
Mount Major overlooks Lake Winnipesaukee and is located on Route 11, about 17 miles from Route 16.
Summit of Mount Major, elevation 1786 feet. Considered an easier hike - kid friendly.
I'm nowhere near being fit and trim. I've hiked it before, figured I wasn't ready for a real challenge and its good for building up endurance.
Scenic View between Mt. Major and Alton Bay
My friend and I took the Main Trail which was marked with "blue blazes". As you can see, I'm not quite fit or trim. The temperature was in the mid 50s and I wasn't overly sweaty or exhausted.
Almost to the top of Mt. Major.
Made it. If the picture below is enlarged (by clicking on it), you will see a snow covered peak just off the center. I believe that is Mount Washington.
This is the only man made structure at the top. It helps block the wind. It was a little chilly.
This U.S Geological Survey marker is located behind the remains of the stone building. Coincidentally, it was being hidden by a bull dogs behind. A warm place to sit?
Dogs are allowed. Saw many. Wish I had that bull dogs energy.
You can barely see the parking lot. That light spot by the pine tree. Started the hike around 8:30, hung around the top for about an hour and returned the same way at about 11:30. I had a great burger at the Olde Bay Diner in Alton Bay and drove 2 hours home. That burger was almost worth the trip.
Summit of Mount Major, elevation 1786 feet. Considered an easier hike - kid friendly.
I'm nowhere near being fit and trim. I've hiked it before, figured I wasn't ready for a real challenge and its good for building up endurance.
Scenic View between Mt. Major and Alton Bay
My friend and I took the Main Trail which was marked with "blue blazes". As you can see, I'm not quite fit or trim. The temperature was in the mid 50s and I wasn't overly sweaty or exhausted.
Almost to the top of Mt. Major.
Made it. If the picture below is enlarged (by clicking on it), you will see a snow covered peak just off the center. I believe that is Mount Washington.
This is the only man made structure at the top. It helps block the wind. It was a little chilly.
This U.S Geological Survey marker is located behind the remains of the stone building. Coincidentally, it was being hidden by a bull dogs behind. A warm place to sit?
Dogs are allowed. Saw many. Wish I had that bull dogs energy.
You can barely see the parking lot. That light spot by the pine tree. Started the hike around 8:30, hung around the top for about an hour and returned the same way at about 11:30. I had a great burger at the Olde Bay Diner in Alton Bay and drove 2 hours home. That burger was almost worth the trip.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Patriots Day weekend
For Patriots Day weekend, my family and I took a trip to New York. On the way, we stopped at the aquarium in Mystic Connecticut. This is a quick shot of a beluga whale. I just realized how much my reflection sticks out. Picture taken 4/18/2010
This picture was taken on Monday, 4/19/2010.
It was crowded that day. It might have had something to do with Spring Break.
This picture was taken on Monday, 4/19/2010.
It was crowded that day. It might have had something to do with Spring Break.
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