...Is this THE END?

The Imp knob from our campground....	Our favorite stop in NH was to the White Mountains. From our campground (Dolly Copp) we looked upon "The Imp" - a knob with a rock outcropping of a face. We hiked The Imp Trail, and sat on the top of his head.
From The Imp we see sacred Mt.Washington...	And, at the top of Mt.Washington (to which we drove, we became engulfed by clouds...
Saint-Gaudens Natl. Historic Site was our second favorite stop in NH. His home, grounds, and workshops are beautifully maintained, and are home to many of his most famous sculptures. His refurbished home (an old hotel) overlooks the sacred Mt. Ascutney.

Mt. Ascutney State Park offered a road near the top of the Mtn.  We hiked about 2 miles to the summit, and had a wonderful view from the top. On the hike back snapped a pic of these bizarre, but beautiful, mushrooms.

	First stop: Saratoga Ntl. Historic Park. Pictured to the left is a living history demo by the 24th New York; Loyalists to the British King and military during the Revolutionary War. (Click here for a link to the 24th!)
Lake Ontario at sunset (from Lakeside Beach State Park)	A mountaintop meadow hike on Bare Hill State Historic Site.
- Niagara Falls State Park -   It was as wonderful as expected. The kids had a great time getting soaked on "Cave of the Winds" tour next to American Falls (pics right & lower left), then on The Maid of the Mist next to Horshoe Falls (pic lower right).

The "mountains" on the horizon are clouds...	We visited our final Great Lake, Erie, as our first stop. Then, moved on to the central part of the state where the kids earned another Jr.Ranger certificate, and I got some lovely pics! Lastly, we headed into southern Ohio and while visiting a few Indian mounds, we passed by the Longaberger Basket Company's headquarters bldg. in Newerk.
Brandywine Falls at Cuyahoga NHP	Lock 29 at Penninsula Depot Cuyahoga NHP
Longaberger Basket coporate hdqrs	Hopewell Mounds NHP

Sunrise over Camp Atterbury, Army Reserve Post

Hoosier Ntl. Forest - Tipsaw Campground   Although we did much more in Indiana, some adventures had been in the previous year. We visited Indiana Dunes again, and the kids had just as much fun this time 'round. (see "Iowa to Great Lakes" page)

Lincoln's Home N.H.S., Springfield, ILL	Lincoln's Tomb; Springfield, ILL
"Shiney Reflections"   Shawnee N.F., Oak Point Campground	"The Little Things"   Shawnee N.F., OakPoint Campground

Gateway to the West St.Louis, MO	Ozark Ntl. Scenic Riverway Round Spring   Southern Missouri has the most freshwater springs per square mile than any other state. This one has the largest output in the area.
"Resting" A freshwater pool in a rock wash   Mark Twain N.F.	"Ladder"   Roaring River State Park Ozark Mtns, MO