Randolph Center, VT
Our campsite at Lake Champagne in Randolph Center, VT.
This is a view looking back to the campground from across a little valley.
The view from our front window was spectacular as the colors changed during our stay.
Susan caught a picture of a moonrise early one evening.
This section shows examples of the colors we saw. Commentary will be limited.
Just a typical 'knock your socks off' beautiful Vermont road.
This was taken in the town of Woodstock.
This was taken near the Smuggler's Notch northwest of the town of Stowe.
Country road leading to a short hike with fabulous views.
We picnicked on the shore of this mountain lake.
"HEY! You lookin' at me? YOU LOOKIN' AT ME??!"... to quote Robert DeNero.
One of the runs at the Stowe Ski Resort near Smuggler's Notch.
This is the Cambridge Junction Bridge originally built in 1887 and restored in 2004.
Northfield covered bridge
Woodstock Middle Bridge
Another covered bridge along our travels.
Some more fabulous colors and contrasts.
Sometimes Mother Nature just makes one's eyes ache with her beauty.
This picture really shows the red of the changing maples of which there are so many in Vermont.
The corner of Elm and Church Street in Woodstock, Vermont, a quaint touristy little town.
Susan looks great in this picture.
The stately and beautiful Woodstock Inn and Resort.
The Quechee Gorge and the White River.  Not yet in full color, but very nice.
Another Vermont oddity. Saw this from the road.  All of the cows are fake.
Montpelier, the capital of Vermont is a quaint little town.
There was a street fair going on when we arrived and this guy was quite unusual.
During our visit the sun came out occasionally. This time it made for a good pic of the state house.
Ethan Allen.  Hey! Where are those Green Mountain boys?!
The Senate Chamber.
A large painting of the 1st Vermont Brigade at the Civil War Battle of Cedar Creek.
Assembly Chambers
Ben & Jerry's Motto: "Peace, Love and Ice Cream". They are in Waterbury, VT.
This was early in our hike along the Appalachian Trail. Susan's favorite kind... UP.
Notice the blue tubing stretched between the trees.  It was used to harvest sap for maple syrup.
The culmination of our hike was at the Happy Hill Shelter. Susan suggested I should tidy up the place.
On another day we took a trip to Fort Ticonderoga in New York.
The fort has a strategic position overlooking Lake Champlain and near Lake George.
Its elevated position meant no sneaking up on it from the north by land.
Ok, Vermont had some strange stuff along the roadway.
And speaking of strange, why does Burlington have gargoyles everywhere?
Downtown Burlington was quiet the morning we visited.
We took a cruise on Lake Champlain on the Spirit of Ethan Allen III.
Some nice folks took our picture on the cruise.
We saw some nice homes along the shoreline. Geez, can you get any closer guys?

Fall colors and covered bridges
Excursions around Vermont
Rock of Ages Quarry
On our way back into Burlington.  Obviously, it was a beautiful day with no wind.
After the cruise we hiked up to the University of Vermont.  Nice campus.
We staying in Burlington until sunset and were treated to this incredible view.
Marsh-Billings-  Rockefeller National Park.
We visited the Rock of Ages Quarry.  They are all about granite.
Inside where the cutting, carving and sculpting is done. Boy was it LOUD!
Here is the nearly 600 ft. deep quarry where they cut out the large chunks of granite.
These cranes do the heavy lifting. They are capable of hauling up blocks weighing up to 250 tons.
On display at the Hope Cemetery is the handiwork of the local craftsmen.
Following is a series of the more unique headstones we saw.
The memorial reflect the personal interests and passions of the deceased.

We don't recommend kicking this soccer ball!
Don't know if a cat or cat-lover is buried here.

Carving a chain out of granite is no easy task.