A blog about exploring North America in a Camper Van and a Sailboat.
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Ontario to Michigan
20 September 2024 – Friday Winona, Ontario Puddicombe Estate Winery was a very pretty and quiet overnight spot. Again, we recommend this Harvest Host. See yesterday’s post for more about them. This was our foggy view while we enjoyed morning coffee. note: The oriental rug standing up behind the passenger seat is my parent’s being delivered…
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Carousels, Falls, and Wine with Trains
19 September, 2024 – Thursday Today we visit a Merry-Go-Round Factory, walk to the brink of Niagara Falls, and spend the night at a winery with a railroad theme. 0906 66,982 62°F Youngstown, NY Leave Four Mile Creek State Park 0957 67,005 66°F North Tonawanda, NY 586′ Just south of Buffalo we found the Herschell…
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30 Mile Point Lighthouse
18 September 2024 1038 66,866 71°F Left Brockport after a quiet night driveway camping and a delicious morning coffee with Steve Harley. Thank you Steve & Pam. 1100 66,900 71°F Headed west on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail via the Lake Ontario State Parkway 1116 66,905 71F Hamlin Beach State Park 264′ The park…
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New York Canals and Old Friends
17 September 2024 – Tuesday Heading west in New York from Lake Oswego to Brockport. 0943 66,732 68°F Leave Canastota, NY after a quiet night at South Shore Wines & Vineyards. We shared the parking area with one other rig. See yesterday’s post for more about this pleasant Harvest Host. . 1000 66,737 67°F…
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Winding Through the Adirondacks
16 September 2024 – Monday Today’s drive is a relaxing journey along Route 8 through the Adirondacks on the way to Oneida Lake. 0944 66,533 71°F We left Fern Lake with Whiteface Mountain in our rear view mirror. We thoroughly enjoyed three and a half weeks at the lake celebrating Brenda’s, Beth’s, and Mom’s (92),…
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Recycled Metal Art
13 September 2024West Chazy, NY Looking for new things to do around northern New York, we noticed “Minnetoska Point Sculptures” on Google Maps. This bear at the street corner is the first clue that something interesting awaits. Mom and Beth show the scale of these metal sculptures. Bull would be at home in Durham, but…