Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park in Cornish, New Hampshire, preserves the home, gardens, and studios of Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848–1907), one of America’s foremost sculptors. This was his summer residence from 1885 to 1897, his permanent home from 1900 until his death in 1907, and the center of the Cornish Art Colony. There are two hiking trails that explore the park’s natural areas. Original sculptures are on exhibit, along with reproductions of his greatest masterpieces. It is located on Saint-Gaudens Road in Cornish, 0.5 miles (0.80 km) off New Hampshire Route 12A.
Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial
A short time after I posted about my upcoming trip awhile back I made a decision that I have been seriously considering for quite sometime: Travel sans – auto.
Instead of a slow drive across America, it will be a slow train across America. I have taken Amtrak about a dozen times, usually the Vermonter from Philly to Mountpelier. This time I will be going west, north, east and south. The intention is the same: visit people, places, and communities. And as I do, pray and meditate when and wherever I am. Suggestions, thoughts, and feelings are always welcome.🙏
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
There is no single “Tri-State Area” in the United States; the term refers to numerous regional, metropolitan, or geographical areas where three states meet. There are at least 24 distinct, commonly referenced regional tri-state areas. Commonly Cited Tri-State Areas: New York Metropolitan Area: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut (NY/NJ/CT). Philadelphia Area: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware (PA/NJ/DE). Cincinnati Area: Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana (OH/KY/IN), though sometimes WV. Chicago Area: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin or sometimes IA/IL/WI. Delmarva Peninsula: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia (DE/MD/VA). Memphis Area: Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas (TN/MS/AR). Spokane Area: Washington, Idaho, Montana (WA/ID/MT). Boston Area: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire (MA/RI/NH).
Old Sturbridge Village is a living museum located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts which recreates life in rural New England during the 1790s through 1830s. It is the largest living museum in New England, covering more than 200 acres (80 hectares). The Village includes 59 antique buildings, three water-powered mills, and a working farm. Third-person costumed interpreters demonstrate and interpret 19th-century arts, crafts, and agricultural work. The museum is popular among tourists and for educational field trips. From Wikipedia.
Since 2016 I have, on occasion, been traveling in my little blue Yaris hatchback. AND like every other blue 2008 Yaris it has a clear coat paint peeling problem. AND despite its looks the little bugger seems to putter along ok.
I am planning a slow drive across America. From Arizona to the tri-state area … arriving around the beginning of springish. I will be stopping at some historical, spiritual, and interesting sites. Between here and there …. it’s over 2000 miles so …….. !!Looking for suggestions!!
As a deeply spiritual person I like to spend a part of each day in prayer, just as I have done since I was a teen. Hopefully that will at least occasionally be at a community of faith and likely more often at a rest area on the interstate or at a park along one of the blue highways. [see: William Least Heat Moon]. !!Looking for suggestions!!
RichardbBrunner 