March 30, 2019 – Nobska Beach – Massachusetts

Yesterday Shadow, Wilma, My Mom, and I Adventured to Nobska Beach in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Nobska Beach is a small, white-sanded, narrow beach that offers views of Martha’s Vineyard and the Nobska Lighthouse.

We had a therapeutic Adventure to the Nobska Beach, probably my favorite stop of the day. Peaceful and quiet we found the beach almost exclusively to ourselves. Shadow hustled to the water and immediately waded in for a dip. I decided to take my sneakers off so Wilma could explore a bit more, but found the water quite frigid, something you would never guess by watching the water loving Shadow continually in the water. The ocean was a lovely color, clear in some areas allowing the spectacular view of seaweed flowing under water. There were rocks along the shore for some Wilma jumps and posing, along with a view of the Nobska Lightouse in the distance. Shadow and Wilma enjoyed some playing and digging, while Shadow was quick to roll around in the sand. This beach was simple but yet gorgeous, and calm. So glad my Mom could join us in this relaxing oasis. We definitely will be back (Rating: 4).

March 30, 2019 – Bourne Scenic Park – Massachusetts

Yesterday Shadow, Wilma, My Mom, and I Adventured to the Bourne Scenic Park in Bourne, Massachusetts. Bourne Scenic Park is a family camping area located on the Cape Cod Canal. The well known Bourne Bridge (which connects Cape Cod to the rest of the state) towers above this Park. The Bourne Scenic Park has miles of paved biking and walking paths along the Canal.

We had a simple Adventure to the Bourne Scenic Park. Bourne Scenic Park was our stop to stretch our legs on our day in Cape Cod. I did not research this destination, however just found this Park on a map when searching for a mid-drive stop. We were disappointed to find a $6 fee to enter, however, on a day of outdoor Adventures a very cheap price for our “entertainment”. We found an area along the biking and walking trail to park and decided to take a stroll along the paved path packed with walkers, bikers, and of course many. of our furry friends Today was one of those beautiful Spring days where you really do appreciate the changes in the New England seasons. I was quite unimpressed with this Park, however enjoyed taking a little stroll along the canal with great company! (Rating: 2).

March 23, 2019 – Dunn State Park – Massachusetts

Today Shadow, Wilma, and I Adventured to Dunn State Park in Gardner, Massachusetts. Dunn State Park is a 132 acre park that surrounds a 20 acre pond. It is popular for swimming, hiking, fishing, and boating. There is a 1.3 loop trail around the pond, and other trails throughout.

We had a short Adventure to Dunn State Park on our way to a family day out in Western Massachusetts. We have been to Dunn State Park numerous times in the past, although I believe this was Wilma’s first trip to the Park. Dunn State Park is simple, but lovely, and often vacant in the off seasons. Today we enjoyed part of the trail around the Pond, our favorite activity, while on past trips we have often enjoyed the beach and some swimming. The wind was blowing the snow that covered the ice on the pond, creating a mystical scene, while the snow gorgeously covered the trees. In some spots the water was flowing, while others it was still frozen. The trail included beautiful steps, bridges, benches along the way, and many scenic spots to stop and view the pond. A lovely Park to walk, and relax, not a visitor in site on this snowy morning. I have attached a collage from our past visits that started back in 2012, so glad to also have memories with our Buster as well (Rating: 4).

Throwback Adventure – Packard Hill Covered Bridge – New Hampshire

I will have sections of my blog that I will title “Throwback Adventure”, and will plan on posting them every Thursday. These are journeys we have taken before I started the blog, but are well worth sharing. Many of these Throwback Adventures will include our Buster, who was known for his crazy tail, his happy howl, and his zest for life. We miss him dearly…he is forever in our hearts!

In October 2016 Buster, Shadow, and I Adventured to the Packard Hill Bridge in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The Packard Hill Covered Bridge was built in 1991 and spans the Mascoma River.

We had a lovely Fall Adventure to the Packard Hill Covered Bridge on a day full of Adventures. One of my many favorite photographs of Buster and Shadow came on this day, both regally posing while surrounded by gorgeous fall foliage, and a scenic New England Bridge. We wandered down to the water below to explore, and weee pleased to see leaves in the water, one of my favorite autumn scenes. So glad we could visit the Packard Hill Covered Bridge.

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Weekly Video/Photo

If you regularly follow my blog, and the weekly/video photo I would recommend skipping on to paragraph three, specific to this week’s video/photo. I have decided to add a weekly video/photo section to my blog. This blog will display a video or photo, usually highlighting an Adventure, while I might also sneak in some that are humorous, adorable, or just other fun dog moments.

So if you have followed my blog from the beginning you will know that I adopted Shadow as a puppy, and about a year later adopted Buster as a puppy. We had many wonderful years together before experiencing the devastating loss of Buster at just seven. It took a long time for our hearts to heal, but almost a year later we welcomed little Wilma into our world.

My feature today is one of my favorite photographs of Wilma and Shadow in October 2017. It was snapped in our favorite season – Fall, and in our favorite place – the White Mountains. This particular photograph was taken on the trail around Echo Lake on a beautiful Adventure. It was Wilma’s first Fall getaway, one of our family traditions. I will always treasure this amazing photograph, capturing a cherished memory.

If you would like to read more about our past visits to Echo Lake (Fraconia Notch State Park) type it in the “search box” for more information on this Adventure. (On a mobile phone you can find this at the very bottom of the page, and on the computer you can find it to the right of the blog.)

March 17, 2019 – Bailey Island Bridge/Cribstone Bridge – Maine

Yesterday we Adventured to the Bailey Island Bridge, also referred to as the Cribstone Bridge. The Bridge connects Harpswell and Orr Island. It is made of granite slabs, and is the only cribstone bridge in the world.

We had a scenic Adventure to the Bailey Island Bridge on a windy Winter morning. The bridge was unique, with granite slabs being held up by gravity alone! The landscape surrounding the Bridge was absolutely gorgeous, sparkling rocks, colorful shells, seaweed covered rocks, and a bright blue sea. We wandered around, Shadow making a bed, and relaxing in the sand, while Wilma reached into the water trying to pull out her favorite shell. It was peaceful, and quiet, except for the sound of an occasion car flying over the bridge. Simple, but gorgeous, just perfect for one of our last Adventures on our Maine getaway (Rating: 4).

March 16, 2019 – Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park – Maine

Yesterday we Adventured to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol, Maine. The Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park is located at Pemaquid Neck. It was built in 1827 but later rebuilt in 1935, reportedly due to poor construction. The official Park is open from May through October and includes: an art gallery, fisherman’s museum, an art gallery, and a learning center.

We had a late day Adventure to the stunning Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park. As usual, we were glad to visit in off-season, creating a peaceful scene, absent from the bustle of tourists. The Pemaquid Lighthouse was quite picturesque, offering up close and personal views. We started our visit exploring the Lighthouse, scenic benches along the way. As we sauntered past the lighthouse we quickly were drawn to the rocky shores, and crashing waves. We climbed a bit on the rocks, taking in yet another wonderful Maine coastline. There were several other small structures, and benches for picnicking under some trees. It was a small area, so we made sure to check out each spot, before looping back to the lighthouse. Shadow enjoyed some happy rolls, while I then entertained myself with many photos. My favorite you will see first, adorable Shadow and Wilma, ears a blowing! Definitely a wonderful visit to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park (Rating: 4).

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March 16, 2019 – Wells Beach – Maine

Today we Adventured to Wells Beach in Wells, Maine. Wells Beach is one of the largest sandy beaches in Maine, offering about seven miles of sandy shores.

We had a perfect sky-day on our Adventure to Wells Beach. I was so pleased to start our weekend of Adventures with a gorgeous cloud filled and sunny day. This made the beach just perfect for photography, and a walk along the shore. The tide appeared to be in, making a small area of sand, much of which was covered by rocks. Both Shadow and Wilma were thrilled to be at the beach, running, and playing. I was impressed that Wilma seemed more comfortable with the water, sauntering along when the tide came in. We walked and walked, snapping too many photographs as always. The only thing that I did not prefer was that when looking away from the water it appeared to be very touristy, and commercial, houses and hotels lining the beach. However being off-season we were lucky to have a quiet and peaceful day at Wells Beach. Such a spectacular way to start our weekend in Maine (Rating: 4).

Throwback Adventure – Boise Rock – New Hampshire

In October 2016 Buster, Shadow, My Mom, and I Adventured to Boise Rock in the Fraconia Notch State Park in the White Mountains. Boise Rock is a glacial erratic, which has lovely surrounding views of the Canon Cliff. It was named for Thomas Boise who took shelter under the rock after being caught up in a snow storm.

We had a memorable Adventure to Boise Rock on a lovely Fall Day. As you may know if you follow our blog that during this time we knew Buster would not be with us much longer, facing a terminal tumor. Therefore we took every moment on this special trip to create memories, photos, and fun times. So why not climb a large rock with an almost 95 pounds large dog?! That is exactly what we did, as Shadow and Mom watched from below. It was a fun and unique experience as unlike Wilma Shadow is not, and Buster was not rock boys. We somehow managed to get up on the rock and climbed higher and higher. It was an interesting photo shoot that I will remember forever. A beautiful Fall day in the Mountains with my boys, and My Mom.

March 3, 2019 -Saco River Covered Bridge – New Hampshire

Yesterday Shadow, Wilma, and I Adventured to the Saco River Covered Bridge in Conway, New Hampshire. The Saco River Covered Bridge was built in 1890 and crosses the Saco River. It was later repaired 80s as another bridge actually was swept away in a flood, crashing into it creating structural damage. The Saco River Covered Bridge is also known as the Conway Covered Bridge.

We had a wintery Adventure to the Saco River Covered Bridge in Conway, New Hampshire. The Saco River Covered Bridge has been one of my favorite covered bridges during our Fall visits. However, today, I was quite disappointed as the side access was impossible due to the snow. Therefore our view consisted of the front and back, combined with lovely ice filled views from the actual bridge. We sauntered along the side walk area of the bridge on both sides, talking photographs along the way. Although there was not excessive traffic, there was still enough to be cautious with in obtaining photographs.

It is interesting seeing landmarks, parks, and other areas in various seasons, creating a wildly different experience. I believe all of our past visits to the Saco River Bridge have been in the Fall. I have been with Shadow, Buster, Wilma, and my Mom. Besides the gorgeous Fall foliage, we have been able to go down to the beach below to play in the sand, rest, and take in the spectacular views of the scenery. I actually have some of my Mom’s beautiful framed photography from this spot in my home. Probably the most gorgeous bridge I have seen in the Fall, while Winter really is not worth the journey. However a fun experience seeing the Bridge in another season. I definitely recommend a visit to the Saco River Bridge, although maybe not in the Winter. Please see a collage from various of our visits below (Rating: Winter – Undetermined, Fall – 5).