Monday, May 30, 2011

Guess Where I Was... on the Appalachian Trail

I hope everyone is enjoying the long holiday weekend. I had the pleasure yesterday of meeting up with some of husband's family to do a little hike on the Appalachian Trail. Can you guess where I was? Here's three visual clues:
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Can you take a guess where I was? Have you been here yourself?

Loretta

p.s. Just used the Novica gift certificate I won from Clear Blue Skies to order a dress from Bali! Thanks Elizabeth for the great giveaway!


... also, for the question on my top - It's a coral orange and white stripe cotton/spandex top from the GAP Factory  Store. I picked it up brand new for ten cents at a rummage sale! (One of my best rummage sale finds, ever!)
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14 comments:

  1. Hi! I am LiLi!May 30, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I can't guess where you are now but I wish I can go there someday. The view is breathtaking. :)

    xo
    Thinking Out Loud

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  2. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    My guess is Bear Mountain State Park part of the Palisades park system. I don't actually remember there being a bear statue, but, the AT goes through it and you can see the bridge from it.

    Tim S

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  3. Acquired ObjectsMay 30, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Not a clue where you are on the trail but looks like a lot of fun. So give, what part were you hiking? I hope you had a fabulous weekend!

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  4. Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)May 30, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Tim- You got it! Bear Mountain State Park in New York. Two bear statues flank the entrance to the Bear Mountain Inn, and the bridge is the Bear Mountain Bridge over the Hudson River.

    The steps are a few of the 800 granite steps in place on this part of the Appalachian Trail because it gets so much foot traffic at this very popular park.

    Loretta

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  5. Sarah GreenmanMay 30, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Have you ever read "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson? It made me want to tackle the A. Trail someday! Glad you're out enjoying nature's glory!

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  6. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingMay 30, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I wasn't sure where you were but it looks awesome!! The pictures are so pretty and I bet you had such a great time!

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  7. Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)May 30, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Sarah- Yes, I have read the book. I'll always remember his words on the fragility of trees...

    Loretta

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  8. kayce hughesMay 30, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    i am not sure but I am loving your dress/top. we want to see more....

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  9. Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)May 31, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Kayce- Glad you like my hiking gear! It's a GAP top. I'll add the details to the post...

    Loretta

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  10. Linda EllettMay 31, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Hi Loretta! Last Friday, on our way home from NYC, we stopped at the first overlook on the Palisades to have lunch - sandwiches and goodies from Dean and DeLucca on Madison Ave! - and look out over the Hudson. Beautiful!

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  11. StitchforkMay 31, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    No idea where on the trail you are - buy it is gorgeous!
    xo Cathy

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  12. Deepali Kalia Interior Design Blog Filling SpacesMay 31, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I did see the prints in house beautiful,hand blocks is such an amazing art !
    have a lovely week my friend~Deepali

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  13. About Last WeekendMay 31, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Great post, what a beautiful area and I have so much to learn about this trail, especially as Bill Bryson's book is my fave. Kevin's parents live in Pa, but this area in New York looks a lot more majestic.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Just found your wonderful blog when googling Bear Mountain State Park and Bill Bryson. What a nice hike! I am following your blog now. Emily

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