The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. So it is also true in the RV world.
Needless to say, the summer workamping opportunity is no more, so it's time to hit the road once again. The good news is, as we had some plans for short trips in the area, we're now able to extend those and actually enjoy ourselves. Being in this part of the country is still necessary for at least a little bit, as we have other motives for being here, but once those are complete, who knows where we'll go. That's the beauty of the RV lifestyle.
Where does the Internal Compass take us next? Keep tuning in to find out.
Another trip to the links is upon us.
Welcome to Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, birthplace of freestyle skiing, and home to today's disc golf match at the Town Square Disc Golf Course. This is one of the few free-to-play courses in northeastern New England, and near the ice arena with plenty of parking during the warmer season. Some of the signage may be confusing on this 9-hole par-3 course notating practice holes, but the design of a few are quite creative, especially the ninth. In addition, the gravel tees could certainly use some raking to be at least somewhat flat for a run-up. However, they are kind enough to give a tutorial to newbies on how to play. Same discs, same single set of tees, and no pup. How did they fare?
Course Result:
His Holes: 1
Halved: 6
Her Holes: 2
Course Record: Him 7 - 2 - 4 Her
Holes Record: Him 38 - 29 Her
After a couple of halved holes, a missed putt found her taking a one hole lead on the third. Fuming, he let away a terrible tee shot that put him at 7 strokes on the fourth hole, leading her to easily win it. The rough proved difficult for her on the seventh, as a 7-stroke effort allowed him to pull back to within one. The tie was not to be, as a couple of halved holes would end the match, resulting in her first win in five matches. Stroke play on the par 27 was 41-40 in her favor, with both competitors shooting par on the ninth.
She has started to turn the tide, but what will happen on the next match? Tune in to find out, but until then, be sure to Follow your Internal Compass.
Once again, the sea is before us, this time in the northeastern corner of the country.
The coast of New Hampshire, at a mere 13 miles, is the shortest of all the coastlines in the USA. That's not to say that it isn't packed with something for everyone. While driving, find New Hampshire Highway 1A to allow yourself to peacefully meander this edge of the country. Make a quick stop along the northern rocky coast, where you may be able to see in the distance the nine Isles of Shoals, the ownership of which are split in half between New Hampshire and Maine. While at this part of the coast, perhaps in order is a quick trip up to Fort Stark, an artillery from World War II, or Fort Foster on the Maine side in Kittery which served as an additional gun battery during both World Wars.
If you're more of the "long walk" variety, head south down the coastline, as North Beach, Hampton Beach, and Seabrook Beach await beach visitors. Be cautious when visiting these cities, as they are quite expensive when it comes to parking, reaching rates you'd find in New York City, especially on Manhattan. If you want something a little more economical, go over the drawbridge and beyond Seabrook Beach down to the city of Salisbury, Massachusetts. The beaches are just as accessible, and it's easy enough to take a walk back into New Hampshire if you wanted to visit Seabrook.
A trip to the North Atlantic in the warmer months would not be complete without a whale watching tour. Up around Rye Harbor, you'll find Granite State Whale Watch, a great "bang for the buck" when wanting to see these large marine mammals. This company has partnered with the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, which not only gives a great narration on what you'll see out in the blue depths, but also performs research while these tours are conducted. There are typically two tours per day in the summer months; be sure to book the later of the tours because there are no trackers on any of the whales that visit, and the crew has the added benefit of a morning search to find these swimmers. The area is most likely to see finback and humpback whales, but you may get a bonus of a jumping tuna while out there.
So whether your Internal Compass takes you towards rocky or sandy beaches, northern New England will have something for you.
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