Scenic Drives – WANDERLUST FAMILY ADVENTURE

Prospect Mountain – Lake George, New York

November 3, 2022 Joseph Candora Hiking, Mountain, New York, North America, Scenic Drives, United States

Prospect Mountain in Lake George, New York is one of the most popular hiking spots in the area, but if you are not able to hike to the summit, you can still experience the amazing views. A short drive up Veterans Memorial Highway leads to scenic outlooks along the way and a large picnic area at the top of the mountain. There are three overlooks on the way up the mountain, the first two of which offer the best views. Once you reach the top there are two ways to the summit a foot path and a paved road. The foot path is extremely steep so I suggest the paved road to the top.

Town of Lake George

Parking Area near the summit

Take the paved road to the summit

Davis Scenic Drive – New Boston, New Hampshire

October 11, 2022 Joseph Candora Historic Markers, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Rivers, Scenic Drives, United States

Sergeant Ronald Charles Davis of New Boston died in Vietnam in 1970. At the time, he was serving in Binh Dinh province, with the 4th Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, B Company. A few years later, three miles of New Boston’s River Road were dedicated to Davis’s memory. Two markers identify this section of NH Route 13 as the “Davis Scenic Drive”.

You are not far from the New Hampshire Seacoast

Albany Covered Bridge (White Mountains) – in Winter

July 10, 2021 Joseph Candora Architecture, Covered Bridges, Historic Sites, Mountain, New England, New Hampshire, North America, Rivers, Scenic Drives, United States

A winter snow storm on the Weekend made us want to travel to the White Mountains to take some pictures. We have been to the Albany Covered Bridge many times but never in the winter.

A moderate snowstorm for southern New Hampshire

About the same further north entering the White Mountain National Forest.

Snowy road conditions

Albany Covered Bridge – Kangamangus Highway

Saco Covered Bridge – North Conway, New Hampshire

Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport to Porto Moniz Scenic Drive – Madeira, Portugal

October 6, 2020 Rita Aguilar Architecture, Europe, Historic Sites, Madeira, Mountain, Portugal, Scenic Drives, Travel

Arriving in Madeira at the Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport near Santa Cruz we had to make our way to our destination Porto Moniz on the other side of the island. We had several options before us; we could rent a car, take a bus or take a taxi. We decided on the taxi but did regret it, the cost was more than the stay at the hotel! One good thing about the trip was we had a chance to enjoy the scenery on the drive. The route to Porto Moniz carves its way through the mountains. Alex started counting the number of tunnels we went through but lost count after 30!!

New photo by Wanderlust Family Adventure / Google Photos

After arriving in the airport we took a COVID test and went to the taxi stand.

The road winded through residential neighborhoods and farms.

New video by Wanderlust Family Adventure / Google Photos

Breaking through the mountains we reached the coast and started along the coastal road to Porto Moniz.

We checked into our hotel and quarantined ourselves waiting for our COVID test results. We ordered some room service while we waited. After about 8 hours after our test we received our negative results (!) and could leave our room and explore. A wonderful start to our trip to Madeira.