The first few days of our Vermont vacation were spent in Southern Vermont. We discovered some beautiful sights along the back roads; everywhere we turned there was something wonderful to see.
Sleepy Hollow farm near Pomfret.
There are a lot of gravel roads in Vermont that look like this; lined with falling leaves and full of autumn color!
The colors were a nice back drop for a selfie. :)
Winding our way back from the Sleepy Hollow farm, we came upon this very old cemetery. There were stones here from the late 1700's and 1800's; some couldn't be read anymore, some were sunken partially into the ground.
A single American flag still remains stuck into the ground next to an old stone.
While driving back roads, we realized we were very close to Sugarbush Farms. Sugarbush Fars is a farm in Woodstock well known for their homemade cheeses and pure Maple syrup. They had many cheeses, syrups, meats, jams, and mustards out for sampling. Matthew was sampling the mustards.
We took a walk through the maple grove where the syrup making takes place in spring time.
Tree taps on the maple trees.
The lines of tubing collect the sap in spring where it is collected to make syrup.
Sugarbush Farm.
Pleasant views from there!
Back into the main part of Woodstock, we stopped to take a photo of this quaint scene.
The Middle Bridge in Woodstock.
The city of Woodstock; a very historical town!
This old church in Woodstock still has one of the bells that Paul Revere rang when the British were coming during the war. There are a total of 5 bells remaining in Woodstock today.
The back side of the Middle Bridge. Most covered bridges in Vermont are still used to this day!
More historical buildings in Woodstock.
Matt taking a rest in a small park along the main road in Woodstock.
Windsor County Courthouse.
One of the mornings we visited the Coolidge Homestead, which was near Coolidge State Park. This was the homestead of our former president, Calvin Coolidge.
Plymouth Cheese, a store in which Calvin's father help open. This store is on the homestead and is still open today.
A barn on the Coolidge homestead.
Views around Coolidge's homestead.
Near the Coolidge Homestead lies the cemetery where former president Calvin Coolidge is buried. This was a very scenic cemetery.
Calvin Coolidge's stone.
President Coolidge's wife's stone. Her birthday was the same day as mine. :)
Overall view of the cemetery.
Lots of history here!
The large stone on the right had some significant history.
It reads:
"1775-1781 Erected by the state of Vermont to the memory of Ester Sumner Damon. Born in Plymouth Vermont August 1, 1814 Married in Bridgewater, Vermont Sept 6, 1835 died at Plymouth union, Vermont Nov 10, 1906. The last widow of a solider of the American Revolution."
Beautiful reflections found on a small lake on our drive to Killington.
A ski resort on the way to Killington.
Spectacular views around the Killington area.
While we were in the Killington area we did some hiking. This was the view along the trail that we took.
There were several little streams like this one along the hike.
Matt taking a break on the hike.
A small walking bridge that crossed a stream.
More breaks while I snapped away with my camera. :)
The small stream that was under the bridge.
After our hike we passed through Rutland. Here we sighted this gorgeous church; Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Another covered bridge find! The Kingsley bridge, in Claredon Vermont. It was a goal of ours to see as many covered bridges as we could while sightseeing.
More stunning color on our way back to our campsite.
Pico Mountain Resort in Killington.
I couldn't get over the colors!
Our last night at Coolidge State Park; trying out a local brew! Pumpkin Ale is quite tasty!
Having a little fun with light painting by the fire. :)
I love Vermont!
Tuesday morning, heading out of camp.
This was a nice state park to visit!
One last photo in front of Coolidge before heading North to our next campsite!
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ReplyDeleteAnd I thought the pictures you sent me via text were amazing. This palette of colors is just amazing to me. I have never seen anything like it with my own eyes. I can't wait to see the rest!!
Those bridges and the reflective lake are absolutely gorgeous!!!
Thank you! It was truly breathtaking to see it in person. It won't be the last time we go there!
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