Clark's Trading Post

This week's trip was to Clark's Trading Post. It began as a roadside attraction in 1928 as an Eskimo Sled Dog Ranch. In 1930 they introduced the black bear and have performed bear shows ever since. The bear show was entertaining as bear shows go.

The had several museums. One was antique fire wagons, another, antique games (we sure felt old in that one), antique machines including typewriters (we've sure come a long way on that line) and a few others.

The highlight was a steam engine train along one of New Hampshire's scenic rivers. The entertainment portion of that for the children was encounters with "wolf man." That trip is recorded on DVD and we haven't had time to clip out a still photo.

We checked out Lost River Gorge and decided against the climb up and down 1000 steps.

We have 8 more days of full time work and then go to part time.

Flume Gorge and Canyon Mountain

Once again God blessed us with a beautiful day off for sight-seeing. The weather couldn't be better. We went to Flume Gorge and hiked up and down hills and a multiple of stairs. It was so worth the climb. We were first greeted with "Table Rock" and soon view the long stream of falling water running over the granite rocks. At the top we were well rewarded for our climb with several big and full water falls. We met someone on the climb that came in May but the Flume was closed due to too much water.

Many steps, bridges and bends following up to the bigger falls.

On the way down, Richard opted for the van ride while Ginger walked up and down for the photo opts. This covered bridge is the most photographed one in N.H., built in 1886.

She also met up with a big granite boulder.

After enjoying the Flume Gorge we proceeded to Canyon Mountain. The gondola can hold 80 people in the summer time but only 60 in the winter. We only had around 40 so there was a lot of room for everyone to enjoy the views.

We have 2 more weeks of full time work the go to weekends only. The week after Labor Day we plan to car camp in Nova Scotia.

Stay tuned for next week's adventures.

Five Hour Scenic Train Trip

What a beautiful day. The weather couldn't be better for sight-seeing. We went to North Conway and cashed in our passes for a free five hour scenic train trip through the mountains.

We passed curves, sometimes thinking we'd pass ourselves.

We viewed mountain vistas,

waterfalls,

flowing rivers,

dry riverbeds and so much more.

Some had a little trouble not seeing the inside of eyelids due to the rhythm of the train.

We even caught a little wildlife. The train noise scared off bigger forms.

Five Hour Train Ride

It's Too Hot

Our 2 days off were off the charts in heat. So glad not to be working in the heat. It will be cooler tomorrow when we start our new work week. It was so hot we mostly stayed home. We did drive to Best Buys in Auburn, ME to return Richard's computer. They are going to try to get the insurance company declare it a lemon and give us a new one. It's the 5th trip for the same problem.

Since I don't have anything new this week I thought I'd share some pictures of Story Land (where we are working). It is an excellent park for young families - so much nicer than Disneyland. Hope you enjoy them. We will take a side trip next week so be sure to "tune in."















Cinderella"s Castle. People can ride a pumpkin coach up the hill to see and talk to Cinderella. It is a highlight for little girls.

Pirate Ship, tours the lake going around the island. Finds treasures. There is a play ground with water guns where the children can shoot at the ship. Of course, it's a great hit with the little boys (and a lot of the girls).








An audio story of the "Three Little Pigs" There is a farm section with animals which go with stories, ie. Mary's Little Lamb, etc. The pigs are exchanged as the grow bigger.



One of the 2 RV sections. Ours is the class C in the front with our "new" red Saturn wagon. We still own the Saturn View but it is too heavy to tow behind our Class C. It was fine when we had our big diesel pusher. We have the wagon because we plan to do car camping in Nova Scotia in September when we go to weekends only in the park.

Temperatures will return to "normal" (whatever that is) tomorrow as our work week starts. Tune in next week.