Had a Nice Day Trip in Mass / Vermont
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Had a Nice Day Trip in Mass / Vermont
I could see at 5am that it was going to be really clear day. From my bedroom window I could see the moon, stars and some planet just a crystal clear as could be. Of course the weather report helped as well. With that wealth of information at hand I decided Day Trip!
It was great day with super clear blue skies so I decided a little journey through Mass and Vermont would be a good idea. No, excellent idea.
My intentions were to head to Adams, Ma. where there is a very nice outlook over the town of Adams, Ma. and into Southern Vermont, then head North to Bennington, Vt.
I took Rt 2 out of Fitchburg / Leominster around 6:15 am and headed toward Adams, Ma. The foliage was actually fairly decent up to Turner Falls Ma. then mediocre up to Rt2 / Hwy 91 intersection. I continued on Rt 2 West and the foliage deteriorated to the point that I decided to take Rt 8A North to Vermont. I found that Rt. 8a revealed some nice foliage and object shooting. On Rt. 8a I encountered variety subjects to shoot such as a small water fall, frost covered meadows, horses, cows, goats, dogs and oh yes a new covered bridge, maple stands and some nice farm land landscapes. Found all that from 8A Ma/Vt to Jacksonville, VT, which is located on Rt 112. I imagine the foliage will soon be gone in a few days on Rt 8. Leaves are falling at a fast rate, which was nice to see on the road. From Jacksonville I took Rt 100/Rt9 to Wilmington. I wanted to visit Adams Farm located north of Wilmington off Rt 100 North. My Lord! At Wilmington there must have been a leaf peepers convention in progress. “Columbus Day Holiday traffic”. Rt100 South was backed up for a few miles at the entrance to North Wilmington. I quickly evaded that mess by taking some back routes that I knew of and skipped Adams Farm. I took, I think Adams Rd. to Whites Rd. At Whites Rd there is spectacular view of Mt. Stow mountain range. I visit there ever year. The view is well, like I said, spectacular. I was some what disappointed to see that the foliage was almost gone all along the Mt Stowe range. Appears wind raked havoc and blew a lot of the tree leaves away. The wind must have acted like blow dryer on some tress and made maple crisp out of them. None the less I thoroughly enjoyed the view. I eventually head back to Rt. 9 East to Hwy 91. I took Rt. 9 from Wilmington to Brattleboro and just did not seem to have much going on until I arrived at Hogback Mt. At Hogback Mountain there is a 100 mile view, which you can see Massachusetts, New Hampshire and of course Vermont. The foliage looked great from that point. Of course the must have been a Leaf Peepers convention there as well. That is another site I take in every year. From Hwy 91 South to Rt 2 East displayed some nice foliage, but nothing to really write home about. I really could not pay that much attention to the foliage because of road construction that started right outside of Brattleboro. That created a traffic mess. Two lanes down to one lane with holiday traffic can make you mentally tired. I decided to head back around 2pm to the hacienda before traffic got worse. I will soon put up some pics of my day trip.
Be careful out there.
http://gic-images.smugmug.com/Other/Mas ... 9089_7Kj3U
GIC
It was great day with super clear blue skies so I decided a little journey through Mass and Vermont would be a good idea. No, excellent idea.
My intentions were to head to Adams, Ma. where there is a very nice outlook over the town of Adams, Ma. and into Southern Vermont, then head North to Bennington, Vt.
I took Rt 2 out of Fitchburg / Leominster around 6:15 am and headed toward Adams, Ma. The foliage was actually fairly decent up to Turner Falls Ma. then mediocre up to Rt2 / Hwy 91 intersection. I continued on Rt 2 West and the foliage deteriorated to the point that I decided to take Rt 8A North to Vermont. I found that Rt. 8a revealed some nice foliage and object shooting. On Rt. 8a I encountered variety subjects to shoot such as a small water fall, frost covered meadows, horses, cows, goats, dogs and oh yes a new covered bridge, maple stands and some nice farm land landscapes. Found all that from 8A Ma/Vt to Jacksonville, VT, which is located on Rt 112. I imagine the foliage will soon be gone in a few days on Rt 8. Leaves are falling at a fast rate, which was nice to see on the road. From Jacksonville I took Rt 100/Rt9 to Wilmington. I wanted to visit Adams Farm located north of Wilmington off Rt 100 North. My Lord! At Wilmington there must have been a leaf peepers convention in progress. “Columbus Day Holiday traffic”. Rt100 South was backed up for a few miles at the entrance to North Wilmington. I quickly evaded that mess by taking some back routes that I knew of and skipped Adams Farm. I took, I think Adams Rd. to Whites Rd. At Whites Rd there is spectacular view of Mt. Stow mountain range. I visit there ever year. The view is well, like I said, spectacular. I was some what disappointed to see that the foliage was almost gone all along the Mt Stowe range. Appears wind raked havoc and blew a lot of the tree leaves away. The wind must have acted like blow dryer on some tress and made maple crisp out of them. None the less I thoroughly enjoyed the view. I eventually head back to Rt. 9 East to Hwy 91. I took Rt. 9 from Wilmington to Brattleboro and just did not seem to have much going on until I arrived at Hogback Mt. At Hogback Mountain there is a 100 mile view, which you can see Massachusetts, New Hampshire and of course Vermont. The foliage looked great from that point. Of course the must have been a Leaf Peepers convention there as well. That is another site I take in every year. From Hwy 91 South to Rt 2 East displayed some nice foliage, but nothing to really write home about. I really could not pay that much attention to the foliage because of road construction that started right outside of Brattleboro. That created a traffic mess. Two lanes down to one lane with holiday traffic can make you mentally tired. I decided to head back around 2pm to the hacienda before traffic got worse. I will soon put up some pics of my day trip.
Be careful out there.
http://gic-images.smugmug.com/Other/Mas ... 9089_7Kj3U
GIC
Last edited by GIC on Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:51 pm, edited 3 times in total.
GIC: Sounds like a wonderful day trip! I thoroughly enjoyed reading about your escapade around the area and escaping the traffic of the holiday weekend. I know the two roads you took too. I've always wanted to go to Adams Farm. I hear it is lovely and they have great hayrides and sleighrides in winter that are heavenly!
Is the 100 mile view on 9 peak? Do you think it will hold up for the weekend?
I've taken route 8 before and when I did a few years ago, the trees were bare just around this time. But it still is a nice drive. I think many parts of New England got hit hard with the winds. Too bad.
Glad you had such a great day. I can't wait to see your photos!!!
Is the 100 mile view on 9 peak? Do you think it will hold up for the weekend?
I've taken route 8 before and when I did a few years ago, the trees were bare just around this time. But it still is a nice drive. I think many parts of New England got hit hard with the winds. Too bad.
Glad you had such a great day. I can't wait to see your photos!!!
CT - Board Admin and Moderator for Scenes of Vermont
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Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~George Eliot
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Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~George Eliot
Hi GIC! Loved your photos! My - you are so talented! My favorite of course? Well..... since I am a horse lover, I liked "My Better Side". Also, your fog pictures are really nice and I know Carol will love them!
Many of your photos contained great color! For example, the boat picture. Very eye catching!
It looks like you had a successful day despite the traffic issues and wind damage on some routes.
I looked at your link three times and then realized my dinner was burning on the stove!
Great job! Hope to see you at a future meet-up and would love to see some of your Mass. pictures as the color is starting to come on in my area quickly because of the cold weather.
Brrrrr!
Many of your photos contained great color! For example, the boat picture. Very eye catching!
It looks like you had a successful day despite the traffic issues and wind damage on some routes.
I looked at your link three times and then realized my dinner was burning on the stove!
Great job! Hope to see you at a future meet-up and would love to see some of your Mass. pictures as the color is starting to come on in my area quickly because of the cold weather.
Brrrrr!
CT - Board Admin and Moderator for Scenes of Vermont
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Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~George Eliot
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Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~George Eliot