The Travel Thread

[Lane]

Nice! Is that Lake Erie?

I wish. Nope. It's only like a half hour from me. There were sooo many dogs there, along the water @lonely hiker. I came home and told my daughter that, Yes we WOULD get a German Shepard....when the cat dies. 😳😄. How was you trip? Didn't you go somewhere camping?

 

[MisterBGone]

I wish. Nope. It's only like a half hour from me. There were sooo many dogs there, along the water @lonely hiker. I came home and told my daughter that, Yes we WOULD get a German Shepard....when the cat dies. 😳😄. How was you trip? Didn't you go somewhere camping?

Very NICE 👍! :^) /_(makes me want to go for a swim 🏊‍♂️!) ~*~~*~~*~|•> =D

 

[LonelyHiker]

I have a question for anyone here who lives (or has lived) in the NYC region, and specifically those who are familiar with driving in and around NJ/NY/CT tri-state...

I am tentatively planning a trip to Hartford CT to attend my nephew's wedding, and wanted to know a good route. I know some traffic is inevitable, but I want to try to keep the hassles to a minimum. I'd like to avoid the GW Bridge/Cross-Bronx EXPY and don't mind going out of my way (a little) to do so. Tolls aren't an issue, as I use an EZ pass transponder. I am coming from Richmond VA via 95 north/NJ turnpike and leaving on a Thursday evening.

My guess would be Palisades Parkway to Tappan Zee but I wanted to get input from any seasoned locals accustomed to driving in the region.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

 

[LonelyHiker]

On the vehicle ferry from Hatteras to Ocracoke Island for a four day camping trip with my son

 

[LonelyHiker]

Back from a much-needed vacation to Ocracoke Island NC, part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. I've been many times, but it was my son's first trip..he had a great time

 

[LonelyHiker]

A few more

 

[LonelyHiker]

And yet a few more

 

[LonelyHiker]

And a few more and I'll stop lol

 

[LonelyHiker]

I think I posted some duplicates...my apologies!

 

[JMG]

Hey @LonelyHiker just wanted to say I think this is a great thread! Also, love the pix you've posted here (and everyone else too!) and those most recent ones you posted are really wonderful, looks like it was a very inspiring place to go! Delighted that you and your son had a good trip and thanks so much for sharing all those pix here

 

[Inya]

And a few more and I'll stop

Nooooo, don't stop posting such beautiful pictures

 

[FlamingoWrangler]

Hey @LonelyHiker !
don't stop now. You were there 4 days so i know you have more gems to share. Looks like your son is the perfect age for his first trip there. And kite flying! (jealous). Looks beautiful.
i am available for Ocracoke 2022, js. 😂. (Even if i spelled it wrong.)

 

[LonelyHiker]

Ok here's more

 

[LonelyHiker]

Hey @LonelyHiker just wanted to say I think this is a great thread! Also, love the pix you've posted here (and everyone else too!) and those most recent ones you posted are really wonderful, looks like it was a very inspiring place to go! Delighted that you and your son had a good trip and thanks so much for sharing all those pix here

Thank you @JMG .... It is one of my favorite places to visit, largely protected by the NPS and unsullied by the sprawling, commercial crap that has infected and spoiled most of the US coastline...

 

[KM76710]

Those are some great pictures, thanks for sharing. Looks like beautiful scenery.

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

Gorgeous scenery and great photos.

 

[LonelyHiker]

Annual Shenandoah NP trek, day one. Just a short hike up Bearfence mountain

 

[KM76710]

That looks like some more beautiful countryside and scenery.

 

[LonelyHiker]

Can't 😴 so thought I'd post pics from my annual Shenandoah National Park camping/hiking sojourn.

The Perseids were amazing, no moon and really dark skies.

Anyway, here's some pictures. No beat sightings, alas, but I saw more deer on this trip than all my previous visits combined..

 

[LonelyHiker]