Day 33 – (09/17) Ausable Chasm, NY

We needed to catch up on lost sleep and didn't wake up until 9am.  It’s sunny and cool. 

We planned a slow start and a short driving day.  We got on the road at noon, drove 148 miles, and ended at Ausable Chasm, NY.  The driving route:  west on US-2 to Montpelier, north on I-89 to Burlington, then south on US-9 from Port Kent to Ausable Chasm.

The trip was much more exciting than the route suggests.  The day was sunny and the views were wonderful.  Fall colors are beginning to show in NH and VT.  The mountain ranges are impressive and the ferry ride across Lake Champlain from Burlington to Port Kent was delightful.

Some views from along the way ...

Snow on Mt. Washington

Lots of small towns on US-2

Lots of moose warnings, but no moose

Fall colors are beginning to show

It won't be long until the color explodes

Vermont capital

We had a very nice fish and chips dinner at Shanty on the Shore as we waited for the ferry in Burlington.

Views from the crossing ...

Trailer waits for the ferry while we have dinner

Leaving the Burlington harbor

Sunset on Lake Champlain

Ausable Chasm Campground is probably a 3 on a scale of 10.  It’s old and worn.  We see some damage from hurricane Irene.  That said … it’s OK for us.  There are many open sites; it’s quiet.  We have water and electricity.