Category Archives: Outdoor Activities

The Homes of Lake Austin

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Matthew McConaughey, Andy Rodderick and Brooklyn Decker are among an elite list of those who live on Lake Austin. If you haven’t had a chance, taking the boat out on the lake itself is amazing for a day of fishing, boating, relaxing, wake boarding but checking out the homes along the shore just spice things up even more.

Lake Austin Homes, TX (9)This post seemed appropriate for Wordless Wednesday as some of these homes made my jaw drop, left me speechless and made me question what all these people did for a profession. I’ve never seen so many infinity pools all lined up in a row. Maybe it’s growing up in the country but I’m still flabbergasted when I see homes this big.

Lake Austin October 2013Lake Austin Homes, TX (1)Lake Austin Homes, TX (7) 0Lake Austin Homes, TX (6) Lake Austin Homes, TX (3)Lake Austin Homes, TX (8)If waterfront isn’t your cup of tea, cliffside is another option. Some even come with these lifts to carry down your belongings.

Lake Austin Homes, TX (4)This, just looks like a whole lot of fun!

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My favorite boat dock / garage:

Lake Austin Homes, TX (8)Any favorites? Do you have an area like this near you?

Lake Austin Oct. 2013

Select photo to enlarge panorama view.

Today I’m linking up with Seven Clown Circus, Photography Essentials and Live and Love Outloud for{Wordless Wednesday}.

Covered Bridges of Vermont

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PicMonkey Collage1The fall season is a time when we all “ooo” and “ahhh” at the beautiful foliage. It’s as if the mountains are on fire. If you have a chance, include visiting covered bridges on your list of “To Do’s” while traversing thru the Green Mountain State.

Montgomery, Vermont is situated in Franklin County in Northern Vermont and has six covered bridges throughout town. Only appropriate that they are the Covered Bridge Capital of the United States (there’s more covered bridges in this town than anywhere else in the country). They’re a sight to see. Let me introduce you…

Hopkins Bridge – 1875PicMonkey Collage2Longley Bridge – 1863

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Creamery Bridge – 1883
057Comstock Bridge – 1883
312 315Fuller Bridge – 1890
321Hutchins Bridge – 1883
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All of the bridges were constructed between 1863-1890 and all of the remaining covered bridges were made by Sheldon and Savanard Jewett. These bridges were made from hemlock and designed to withhold the weight of snow, large loads and loggers.

291 336Have I mentioned the views that you’ll see along the drive? Strictly Vermont in its finest!

302 310For more information regarding the history and location of these incredible beauties, visit the following link at the Montgomery Historical Society.

Today I’m linking up with The Paper Mama, Seven Clown Circus, Photography Essentials and Communal Global for{Wordless Wednesday}.

WW: Views From the Rail Trail

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The first weekend I was home, I brought my niece on what was suppose to be a run (I never realized how much harder it was to run with a stroller) on the rail trail. (The rail trail is where the railroad use to go thru in our area which has since been converted to a walking trail.) The views are gorgeous. Pictures, no matter how great they come out, do it no justice. You’ll just have to come see them for yourself.

These were taken along Route 105 in Enosburg Falls, right before coming into Berkshire.

Rail Trail 003 Rail Trail 027 Rail Trail 038Today I’m linking up with The Paper Mama, Jenni From the Blog, Seven Clown Circus, Photography Essentials and Communal Global for{Wordless Wednesday}.