We started off our journey by heading up North to Saratoga Springs for a little lunch... and by little I mean a platter full of PJ's BAR-B-QSA heaven. Honestly, there is a buffet of different BBQ sauces to try (Tommy and I even grabbed a couple cups to go we loved them so much). Tommy got to spend a lot of time in Saratoga last year during his internship at Norrie Point in Hyde Park, NY. It was great to get a chance to put a picture with where he spent so much time and the stories I heard so much about over the phone.
And after only getting lost once, it was time for us to experience our own new adventures together.
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| Saratoga Spa State Park, NY |
The Green Mountain State:
Sadly, we only got to drive through Vermont but we quickly realized that whoever gave it the nickname "Green Mountain State" clearly knew what he was doing. Absolutely beautiful.
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| Roadside views through Vermont |
Live Free or Die:
I might have been more excited to see all the moose crossing signs than anything else in New Hampshire. But after about 9 hours on the road I think I was just so ecstatic about finally getting to our first destination that I would have been excited about anything. We stayed at White Birches Campgrounds in the White Mountains region and had a beautifully peaceful site to set up home for the night. After a night of rest, we packed up camp early and made our way into the White Mountain National Forest for an early afternoon hike. The trails ran alongside a number of little babbling brooks which made for gorgeous scenery. We also ran into a fellow New Yorker who spends two to four weekends a year volunteering in the region.
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| White Mountain National Forest, NH |
Open For Business:
The coastline of Maine must be one of the most breathtaking drives in the country. Although the number of bridges over all the water makes me a little uneasy, I will admit that the views are worth it. We found our way to our adorable little motel, got cleaned up and headed into the coastal village of Bar Harbor to spend the evening. After a delicious seafood dinner (and a chit-chat with our waitress who is originally from Syracuse!), we strolled down Main St to try out a little ice cream place recommended by President Obama himself. We shared two scoops of Butterbeer flavor that was everything I hoped it would be. Ending the first weekend of our road trip atop a hill looking out onto the harbor was the perfect relaxing night we needed. Now it's off to bed early to be well rested for our whale watching tour in the morning!
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| Bar Harbor, ME |
~ City Girl
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