August 2018 – Page 2 – WANDERLUST FAMILY ADVENTURE

Nottingham Historic Marker – Raymond, New Hampshire

August 29, 2018 Joseph Candora Historic Markers, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Raymond, United States

In the town of Raymond, New Hampshire on NH Route 27 there is a historic marker for the town of Nottingham. Nottingham is the location of the wonderful Pawtuckaway State Park just a few miles from this marker. Nottingham was established in 1722 and was the home of four Revolutionary War generals. The monument to the four generals was dedicated in 1917. It is located in the Nottingham town square.

New photo by Wanderlust Family Adventure / Google Photos

There are also several buildings of historical significance in Nottingham.

The marker has a small area in front room for one vehicle to park along the side of the road and the marker itself is slightly overgrown with weeds.

On the Vine Marketplace (Exeter, New Hampshire) – Food Shop Review

August 29, 2018 Joseph Candora Food Shops/Bakery, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Reviews, United States

On the Vine Marketplace in Exeter, New Hampshire is your one stop shopping place for high end and hard to find food items. This is the type of gourmet grocer that you can find in many large cities but is not so common in Northern New England. If you are looking for bargains this is not the place but for quality items it cannot be beat.

The meat, fish and produce are all of exceptional quality. I have never been disappointed with the freshness of the fish, the meat selections are high end and the produce is vibrant. I used to stop here frequently just to pick up raspberries or strawberries for my ride home. You will never find white unripe strawberries in the bottom of your package.

There is also a large selection of prepared food items to choose from. Nothing planned for dinner? Try one of these.

There is also a station for sandwiches if you want something on the go.

Bakery items are also plentiful and if you have a sweet tooth you will be very pleased.

This is the spot for pre-packaged gourmet food items; artisan bread, small dairy milk and chocolate milk and a huge cheese selection.

Looking for those hard to find chocolates:

A bottle of wine to go with your cheese purchase:

Or some crockery to put your goodies in:

There are a few seats after the checkout lanes if you want to take a bite of your sandwich or pastry.

You will be able to find better cheese in a cheese shop, a bigger selection of wine in a wine store and items at a much lower price if you are able to locate them in a supermarket but for a one stop option this is it.

White Oak Farms, inc. Home of St. Julien Macaroons (Sandown, NH) – Food Shop Review

August 25, 2018 Joseph Candora Food Shops/Bakery, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Reviews, United States

This small bakery located in Sandown, New Hampshire on NH Route 121A sells macaroons of several types.

White Oak Farms started baking macaroons in their farm kitchen in 1974. These are not the typical coconut macaroons you will find at the supermarket but are in fact slightly chewy items made with whipped egg whites.

Wason Pond Conservation and Recreation Area – Chester, New Hampshire

August 25, 2018 Joseph Candora Attractions, Beaches, Covered Bridges, Hiking, Historic Sites, Lake/Pond, New England, New Hampshire, United States

The Wason Pond Conservation and Recreation Area in Chester is a multi-use park ideal for family outing. The park contains a covered bridge, several swimming holes, a community center, a short trail, a playground and a large field where you may find charity yard sales occasionally during the summer.
The best access to the covered bridge and trail is from the Community Center parking area.

The trail suitable for mountain bikes and hikers leads to a swimming hole with a Tarzan swing. Take note of the flora along the trail.

Next to the center in the opposite direction is a large playground for the little ones.

Further on is the second entrance to the park and another parking area with the main swimming area.

If in the Raymond/Chester area be sure to spend a nice afternoon at the park.

Chester Covered Bridge – Chester, New Hampshire

August 25, 2018 Joseph Candora Attractions, Covered Bridges, Historic Sites, New England, New Hampshire, North America, United States

The Chester Covered Bridge in Chester, New Hampshire is the newest covered bridge in New Hampshire. The pedestrian bridge was built in 2011 and is located off NH Route 102 adjacent to the Wason Pond Community Center.

You can park in the lot next to the community center and take the short trail down to Wason Pond and the bridge itself. The trail continues through the bridge and around the pond. A nice short walk with views of the bridge and pond.

The trail past the bridge continues to a rope swing and nice swimming hole.