My son and I were supposed to go in Sunday for 2 weeks, then thought we might go to a cabin up north instead. BUT...with all the smoke and stuff, we're going to pivot and drive to vermont and back instead with the 2 weeks off work that he's got.

Never been there....anyone have any intel on outdoors stuff we shouldn't miss?

If you like hiking, in Vermont the green mountains are pretty and if you’re willing to cross the border into New Hampshire, Mount Washington and Franconia Ridge are must.

Love hiking, thanks!

We are also into caves, but not spelunking, and would probably do some kind of guided kayak day trip on a river. Arboretums, botanical gardens, cool weird museums.....

On the way, if you go north of Lake Huron, you could stop and do a day hike in Killarney PP. Or camp in Algonquin.

Sleeping bear dunes Michigan is awesome too!

Hi Dogwoodgirl,

I sent you a direct email. Too much info on Western NY for the forum.

Have a great road trip.

Mike

Northern Forest Canoe Trail

But if it were up to me, I’d drive right through Vermont past Franconia Ridge and spend as much time as possible on George and its environs:

AMC

BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS

Signed,
Seventeen-year resident of the Granite Headed State

loving all the good ideas!

If you use your phone for navigation down load the Vermont map to your phone. Service can be spotty up and down the valleys and hills/mountains.

Lots of hiking in VT. Ben and Jerry’s Tour, Smugglers Notch, Northeast Kingdom

There is that little water feature on the NY-Canada border called Niagara Falls. If you are feeling adventurous, I hear the rapids below the falls are Class 5 or higher.

Taughannock Falls State Park in Trumansburg, NY, is worth a visit and a hike around the gorge.

Then there is the drive through the Adirondack Mountains.

Since this year is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a visit to the Saratoga National Historical Park might be worthwhile (Revolutionary War battlefield).

gravelroad: " Northern Forest Canoe Trail


But if it were up to me, I’d drive right through Vermont past Franconia Ridge and spend as much time as possible on George and its environs:


AMC


BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS


Signed,
Seventeen-year resident of the Granite Headed State "

I have paddled the Northern Forest Canoe Trail many times. Goes from western Ny state to upper main. 16 thirty to 40 mile segments with paddling and portages.

You will get to experience the Adirondacks. You can stay in the platform lean tos that are along the route.

Second only to the BWCA, our guys would say the NFCT is the second most beautiful paddling you can find.

Stop in Port Clinton Ohio.
Take a head boat out for a trip walleye fishing. Maybe 40 bucks per person. Than move over to Sandusky and catch the amusement park Cedar Point. Great rollar coaster park.

We are on our way home...so many wonderful memories made. We did stop at Niagara, but didn't try our hands at shooting the whitewater!

Look for a trip report in a week or so...