Fall Foliage in Vermont

Vermont and fall go hand in hand. We traveled through the peaceful countryside and settled in Emerald State Park for a few days. From our base we explored the surrounding area, including the picture-perfect Woodstock and Wallingford, VT.

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Montmorency Falls and Île d’Orléans

Only a few minutes’ drive from Quebec City, we stopped to admire Montmorency Falls. Across the St. Lawrence River we found an idyllic autumnal paradise on Île d’Orléans, offering a cozy yet posh countryside setting.

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Autumn in New York – Royal Mountain, Lake Placid

We returned to the US after visiting the Canadian side of Niagara Falls on a late September day. We followed the meandering road eastward through the quiet New York state countryside, excited to see the foliage starting to change colors. We passed the idyllic City of Little Falls, tucked in the woods, on the banks of Mohawk River and stopped at the top of a turn to take in the panoramic view of Mohawk Valley, sandwiched between the Adirondack Mountains and Catskill Mountains.

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October Delights and Scares

Halloween came and went without much fanfare in our neighborhood but we welcomed the beautiful weather, the bonfire, and even the leftover candy – someone has to eat it, right? Continue reading “October Delights and Scares”