Milford chronicle., 1925-09-04
A TEN DAY TOUR
IN NEW ENGLAND
Miss Elizabeth G. Sdham Writes Interesting Story OF Pleasant
Automobile Trip "Way Down East" By Party OF Four
Milford Ladies.
planned its construction!

planned its construction!
From West Point we passed
through a pretty lake region; espec-
tally Lake KanaWaykee, (Which is
Indian for Can Not Walk'') and sew
eral others with even worse names
to pronounce. This was the New
York State Headquarters for Boy
Scout Camps-and let me tell you,
they owned the country. They were
swarming all over that section and
having the time of their young lives.
Now we roll along through New
burg and countless lesser places on
into the Catskill Mountain region (of
Rip Van Wrinkle fame) country
filled with charming scenic places
and with roads excellent to reach
Albany; and, as it was getting along
towards evening and most of us had
been there before, we decided to pass
through the Capitol City of New
York State, and try one Of the many
farm houses which had signs an
nouncing tourist accommodations"
displayed.
We made friends with all the
"Cops" and one especially nice look
ing highway cop, (but not bit bet
ter looking than our own du Pont
Highways Boys in Delaware) who
piloted us out ways, gave us di-
rections with the injunction, Don't
get lost, etc." Following his direc-
tions, we reached a place marked
"'The Homestead" and we made
good draw. 1t is located near Cres-
cent, N. Y, and they fed us well and
afforded us a jolly evening.
After an early breakfast we left
for Saratoga Springs, and it was not
a very bright day outside the car, but
when we arrived we did the expected
and proper thing to do-went to the
drinking paviliOn-now just wait,
don't get excited-it was just the
different mineral springs.
Well, maybe they are all good for
what ails you. Bah! If you haven't
anything the matter, that water will
give it to you. If you don't believe
me, ask Lena Reynolds, she knows.
By the time we had tried the various
fountains and bought the usual post
cards, it was pouring down rain,
which gave us chance to view and
visit two of the largest hotels lev
cry other place seems to be a ho-
ted but the rain put an end to our
going to the races; so we drove on
up to Lake George.
1t is very beautiful up there so we
parked the car and started to take
a boat trip; but, why waste time in
a nasty old drizzle of rain? Old Fort
Ticondoroga will have to wait until
another time and so we left Lake
George, after driving through the
old Indian Battlefield and other in
teresting places.
You know that since we have been
going over historical ground, I am
going to study history again this
winter; 1 find 1 don't know much
about United States History, espec-
tally about dates.
We are now rolling south into
Glenn Falls and on to Hoosick,
where we spent the third night. 1
must not forget to tell you, that we
have been eating along the way. Ev-
cry few miles we came to some sort
of a Tumble Inn," or Curve Inn"
but I believe that the last two places
we choose, were Birch Tree" and
the Golden Rule" and at each place
there were bears, monkeys and as
sortments of different kinds of ami
mails to attract or amuse; it's great
business and needed; for it seems
when one is on the roads, as if half
of the country's population is roll
ing on wheels.
1 have seen, as on all other trav-
ell trips, license tags on automobiles
from everywhere except Delaware. 1
thought 1 saw one with Elenor Vim
yard sitting beside the chauffeur;
but this was doubted, so 1 will have
to ask as to my correctness of that
young lady when I see her in Della
ware.
The next morning, as usual, we
started early and breakfasted in
Williamstown; which is another col
lege town with very find homes and
lots of interesting things; however,
we were more interested in the rain
which came down in torrents.
The weather man was kind to us
again though, for by the time we
reached North Adams and had lunch,
the weather cleared.
After some delay waiting for the
car to be drained and reflled with
oil, caused by all the places of busi-
ness being closed up tight on ac-
count of it being the first day Of
their county fair, we finally started
over the famous Mohawk Trail; go
ing constantly up and up until we
reached Western Summit, where the
radiators are drained for some rea-
son and reflled with water, for a
charge of twenty-five cents.
The stop, however, is well worth
while, for the view is over surround
ing country clearly visible far below
us. It is a wonderful sight, and if
you are not satisfied with this ele-
walton, you can go on up in the OBJ
serVation tower for ten cents the
climb, and look over into three other
states; which is said to be one of
the grandest panoramic views in
and, incidentally visit the
curio store and part with some good
for souvenirs before you
again start for Hair Pin Curve" for
a higher climb to Whitcomb Sum-
nit, which is 220O feet altitude. This
is the highest point in Massachus-
etts and it is occupied by a build
ing, another nice store and tea
house, where we again leave a little
more money. What's the difference?
Our money isn't quite half gone.