October 18, 2026 – A weekend in Vermont

This weekend Wilma, Gus, and I spent our time in Vermont. We stayed in a rural, old cabin in Bethel. I was thrilled to be close to one our favorite parks – Marsh Billings Rockefeller Park so were able to visit each day, which was perfection. We did a daytrip farther up North on Saturday, allowing us to check out the spectacular Lake Willoughby. There were whipping winds causing for lovely waves on the beautiful blue water. Although past peak there were still some colors on the mountains that framed the Lake. We explored the beach, and Wilma enjoyed a nearby spot for resting. Unfortunately the beach on the north was not dog friendly but we still drove around to check out the sights.

Our other adventures on the weekend included: searching for colorful foliage, ice cream and breakfast, covered bridges, and resting and play time at our little airbnb. Although the sun only came out at the end, our weekend was just right. Thankful to be living in New England in the Fall.

October 18, 2026 – Schoolhouse Covered Bridge – Vermont

This weekend Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to the Schoolhouse Covered Bridge in Lyndon, Vermont. The Schoolhouse Covered Bridge was built in 1871 and traverses the Passumpsic River. It is now preserved for pedestrians.

We had a simple adventure to the Schoolhouse Covered Bridge. The Bridge appeared to be off the road in the grass but must be where the previous road was located. We strolled through and back, checking out the colors around. Gus became quite nervous, I believe from the unexpected sound of the flag. I therefore let him hop back into the car while Wilma and I posed for a couple additional shots. The Bridge was far from spectacular, but as you may know I am always up for exploring a new bridge. Glad to cross the Schoolhouse Covered Bridge from the list (Rating: 2.5).

October 3, 2026 – White Mountains – New Hampshire

Today, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The White Mountains are a mountain range that cover a large part of New Hampshire, and also a portion of western Maine. The White Mountains include 48 peaks at over 4,000 feet. The White Mountains are popular for skiing, hiking, and ATVing.

We had a refreshing adventure to the White Mountains. I was originally planning on a daytrip next weekend, but our schedule changed a bit, and I could not resist some leaf peeping (haha). We got up before sunrise and headed out to avoid the busy times and get the most out of the day. We spent the majority of our time in Littleton, Harts Location and Bretton Woods, appreciating some of our favorite spots. The colors were spectacular, although not quite peak at most locations. Wilma and Gus enjoyed strolling along taking in the fall-like air. They rolled in the field, sniffed all they could find, and trotted along. Wilma loved some resting in the tall grass, while Gus was inspired by jumping moths, and digging in the sand. It was relaxing, and gorgeous, on quite the spectacular day. It was not too far into our day that the crowds began coming in, so we did not make an extra-long day out of it. However, it really could not have been better. So thankful for a gorgeous fall day with my two precious pups (this blog will not be rated).

September 21, 2026 – Harbor Seals of Plymouth – Massachusetts

Today, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to Plymouth, Massachusetts to check out the Seal’d with Art: Plymouth Harbor Seals. This public art display is the third art exhibit. This artwork features approximately twenty-five hand-painted seal sculptures designed by local artists. The goal is to reflect Plymouth’s heritage and natural shore charm. The seals will be displayed through the Fall of 2027.

We had an interesting Adventure to Seal’d with Art. I will have to admit this was our third time attempting this blog. I was hoping heading out on a weekday may provide a quieter scene, but it was crowded and full of sounds of the city. This did not at all please Gus, who was far from a fan of this loud and unpredictable environment. Many of the seals were displayed in the midst of the bustling city streets, which made them difficult for us to access. In addition there is a charge for parking this time of year. However, we did snap some photographs and enjoyed the Zen of the beach. And although far from a thorough blog it is definitely a fun art display, so decided to share this local idea with our friends, family, and followers. Glad to be out on a beautiful day (this blog will not be rated.)

A day in Maine!

Today, Wilma, Gus, and I spent the day in Maine. It was our first Adventure in a long while as Gus has been recovering from his toe injury, so we were especially pleased to be out and about. Our adventures included the towns of: Cape Elizabeth, Harpswell and York.

We began our day at one of my favorite parks, Fort Williams. This is a gorgeous coastal park, that includes: a lighthouse, gardens, ruins, a beach, and little trails throughout. We spent about two and a half hours at this park exploring the trails, beach, gardens, pond, and other various spots throughout. The area next to the lighthouse was packed so I just snapped a couple photos there before moving away. Wilma and Gus enjoyed digging at the beach, exploring the coastal smells, walking, and rolling. This is one of the few parks that I find the majority of the people follow the on-leash rule which is definitely a perk. After soaking in our time at this fabulous location, we were off to explore Harpswell, where we found a fun ice cream Parlor, and lots of coastal views. We wrapped up our day in York, Maine which was a little too crowded for our liking but strolled around a bit. It was a lovely adventure on this gorgeous weather day.

September 12, 2026 – Pammy’s Ice Cream Parlor – Maine

Today, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to Pammy’s Ice Cream Parlor in Harpswell, Maine. Pammy’s Ice Cream is a locally owned “Parlor” serving mostly ice cream, but also other items such as hot dogs and lobster rolls. The yard has endless seating and playful decorations. On some days acoustic music greets guests. They welcome dogs on the property, and there are dog friendly ice cream options. The “Parlor” takes cash only for payment.

We had a delicious Adventure to Pammy’s Ice Cream Parlor. I had ice cream on our list for the day but found this location accidentally while driving through Harpswell and I could not have been more thrilled. It was absolutely adorable in every way. There were colorful decorations, flower arrangements, and various seating. Even the building was charming. I really have never seen anything like it and was quite impressed. I ordered the pups each an ice cream adorned with a treat and ordered myself a coffee ice cream with whip cream. Wilma and Gus enjoyed their treats in the yard, and we then walked around the yard appreciating the atmosphere for a little bit before heading off. Such a fun place to devour our goodies (Rating: 5).

August 15, 2026 – Sunset Kayak – Long Lake, Massachusetts

Yesterday Gus and I adventured to Long Lake in Littleton, Massachusetts for a sunset kayak! Long Lake is a 113 acre Great Pond with a depth between 8-22 feet. There is a sandy beach, conservation trails around part of the lake and a boat launch next to the beach. Payment is required during in-season dates and hours.

We had a peaceful adventure to Long Lake. I have blogged about an adventure to Long Lake previously but figured a sunset paddle was a good excuse for a new blog. We began by loading up the kayak next to a busy beach. I was quite proud of Gus who did not seem phased by the chaos. Off we floated for our lazy ride!

Throughout our paddle we appreciated the colors from the sunset and the abundant lily pads covered with flowers. We spent some time in the middle of the lily pads, taking in the sensory experience, and as per usual Gus appeared, relaxed and observant. Although the sounds from the beach echoed over the water it was quite serene.

We got to Long Lake on the later side so it was short kayak evening. Upon heading toward the land Gus became quite nervous of all the activity. We therefore floated a little longer before docking. So thankful to I get out on a long over due sunset kayak ride!

August 6, 2026 – Wilma enjoys a watermelon

Yesterday I decided to give Wilma an extra-large slice of watermelon. She loves watermelon so I thought it would be a fun activity. Wilma is not a fan of the heat and is quite sensitive to it so I figured it would be a refreshing and fun home adventure. Upon presenting Wilma with the watermelon, she was instantly munching and crunching…and as you might expect, I was quite entertained (haha)! Definitely an undertaking that deserved a little blog time! And yes, we will make sure Gus gets his turn soon!

August 4, 2026 – Rota Spring Farm Homemade Ice Cream – Massachusetts

Today, Wilma, Gus, and I Adventured to Rota Spring Farm Ice Cream in Sterling, Massachusetts, a third-generation dairy farm. Rota Springs sells homemade ice cream, as well as fresh fruits, vegetables and other specialty items at their farm store. They also have goats that visitors can pet and feed.

We had a tasty adventure to Rota Spring Farm Ice Cream. We have had several ice cream adventures this summer, but this was our first new vendor. Upon arrival we found a simple location with plenty of seating. I waited until there were no other guests in line to approach the window. I ordered two “pup cups”, and a root beer float. I then decided to go to the opposite, and quiet end of the parking lot for Wilma and Gus to enjoy their treats with no distractions. Wilma inhaled her “pup cup” quickly, while Gus preferred to survey the scene versus enjoy his treat.

Afterwards we walked around the parking lot a bit to check out some lilies and snap some photographs. I would have loved to see the goats but did not think that would be ideal with my two furry friends. Upon returning to the car, it was time for me to sip on my root beer float. My root beer float had minimal ice cream; however, you really cannot go wrong with this creamy treat. I decided to pack Gus’ for our trip home to refreeze for another day. So glad we could indulge in a new ice cream experience today (this blog will not be rated).