Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine.

The past week My wife and I drove down from Milton, Ont. to Freeport, Maine. Stopping over in St. Albans, Vermont for a night. If anyone has a week off or even 4 days, I suggest you do the same. The drive is something else. Driving through the White Mountains is mind blowing, We really did not expect them as we were all ready in awe of the rolling hills of Vermont. We didn't strike gold as far as weather was concerned, it was rainy and foggy every single day. While it did work to keep the majority of Tourists out of Freeport, It became a little tiresome by the end of the week. Going to the L.L. Bean "campus" was an amazing thing, The magnitude of its flagship store is huge, and runs as well as a Swiss watch. Also if anyone is in the area, Allen Edmond's has Stormy Kromer hats in Black and Gray and a couple buffalo plaid for $16. The whole town breaths L.L. Bean. While in Brunswick Jeff, from "Cold Splinters" suggested I check out the local Salvation army, Two vintage Bean chamois shirts, one made in US Patagonia fleece, a Bean jacket, and something for Jeff, it was sure a success. Also I was pondering the idea of purchasing a pair of Bean Gumshoes, and to my luck while at the Goodwill in Scarborough found a pair of Maine Hunting shoes in the gumshoe height for $5. On our last day we went to Wolfes Neck State Park for a hike. The tide was out, and fog was in. As we walked around the parameter of the park a large White tail flew by us giving us a treat. This park, while not huge is very lush and beautiful. Just 3km from Downtown Freeport, well worth a walk! We had such great time seeing new things, and meeting wonderful people. While we wish the trip could last a lifetime, we know the memories we got will.

Also while in Johnson, Vermont I had the pleasure of tour and walk around the Johnson Woolen Mills to see the making of their top quality wool products. As well in Brunswick, Maine, I got shown the ins and outs of the manufacturing of the iconic L.L. Bean boot, and bullet proof canvas totes. These post will be in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

Covered bridge in New Hampshire.



The Johnson spring.



Gloomy White Mountains.



Cascade falls, White Mountains.



Cascade falls, White Mountains.



Rail track on the side of the Mountain.



The L.L. Bean over sized Novelty (90th anniversary) Boot.



Wolfe Neck State Park.



Wolfe Neck State Park.



Needles @ Wolfe Neck State Park.



Wolfe Neck State Park.



Wolfe Neck State Park.



Mountains on the way home.