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Route Review: Railriders Cycling: Joseph Branch, Oregon

Running on the tracks of the Joseph Branch of the Wallowa Union Railroad, Railrider Cycling: Joseph Branch has offered railbike excursions in and around Joseph, Oregon since 2015. The three routes currently on offer collectively form one of three operations in the Northwest established by Kim and Anita Metlen, the pioneers of organized railbiking in Oregon and Washington. I rode the two routes described below on the weekend of June 16th and 17th, 2019, they have already added another.

Vitals

Phone: (541) 786-6149 or (541) 605-8295

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://jbrailriders.com/

Check-in Locations

Jospeh to Enterprise: 501 W Alder Street, Joseph, OR

Minam to Wallawa and Minam to Rondowa: 72601 Highway 82, Minam, OR

The Site

Railrider Cycling: Joseph Branch offers three separate and distinct rides, each on a regular schedule.

Check-in for the Joseph to Enterprise ride is at a baby-barn office on the edge of Joseph (see Travel Notes below for more details), where I was greeted by the Site Manager Robert Nichols and a Guide named Marshall, a true local whose family also offers horseback excursions in the surrounding mountains.

The Minam to Wallowa ride starts from a turnoff along Oregon Route 82, beside the Minam Store outfitter. I was the only rider on the day I pedalled this route, and my guide Zane was a young, fit football player just out of high school. We surely broke the course record that day.

Since my time there, they’ve added a third route from Minam to Rondowa, running in the opposite direction as the Minam to Wallowa ride.

As noted above, the three routes described here are part of a larger family of railbike tours founded by Kim and Anita Metlen, who deserve great admiration for the work they’ve done to promote cycling and recreation in the Northwest.

The Site Manager Robert Nichols notes that, “our branch options are so much fun because they are such a simple and enjoyable way to get away from it all. A few minutes of pedaling and you can escape the day to day craziness and enter into peaceful wilderness.”

The Routes

The Joseph to Enterprise 12-mile (19.3 km) round-trip runs through open farmland surrounded by the snow-capped Wallowa Mountians. The Minam to Wallowa 26-mile (42 km) round-trip runs through the Wallowa River canyon and includes a lunch break in Wallowa. On each route, riders can expect to see local fauna; I saw osprey, killdeer, deer, and snakes.

(Joseph to Enterprise)

(Minam to Wallawa)

The line was initiated in 1890 by the Oregon Railway Extensions Company as a branch from the Union Pacific mainline from La Grande to Elgin, then extended to Joseph in 1905-1908 by the Oregon Railway & Navigation Company, totaling 63 miles (101 km). The line was intended to move timber from the dense forests of the region, but passenger service was offered as well. Ownership of the line was eventually transferred by consolidation to the Union Pacific Railroad in steps in 1910 and 1936, which operated mixed freight and passenger service until the 1960s (see the image just below) and freight from local timber operations until it was sold as a shortline to Rio Grande Pacific in 1993. In 2003, Elgin to Joseph tracks came under the ownership of the newly formed Wallowa Union Railroad Authority, which currently oversees freight and Eagle Cap excursion trains and, of course, railbikes.

(1960 Timetable, found at trainweb.org)

The Vehicles

While all of the Railriders Cycling sites use a variant of the Railriders aluminum-framed and polyurethane-wheeled concept, Joseph Branch stands out in that they only run two-seater tandem vehicles. Site Manager Robert Nichols described some of the modifications they made to the original design, which are generally found in the nuts-and-bolts details providing increased reliability with decreased maintenance. Robert also notes that, “our retractable seatbelts are really handy, and...our brakes and the placement of where we have the handle works well and is convenient for our guests.”

See the image below of the Joseph to Enterprise guide vehicle, which has been outfitted with electric assist (compare to the vehicles at the Skunk Train). Also of interest is that Railriders Cycling sourced their own wheels. When writing about railbiking in Buffalo Creek, West Virginia, I noted that they had replaced the front wheels with cast-iron Speeder wheels to prevent them from climbing up the tracks and derailing in tight curves. This was accomplished on the Minam to Wallowa route by molding a harder compound of polyurethane (below in orange).

Travel Notes

I visited Joseph as part of a trip through the Northwest, from the Amtrak stop in Pasco, Washington and the neighboring Tri-Cities and inland port on the Columbia River. While Greyhound offers service to Joseph, neither transit nor cycling fit into my tight weekend schedule, so I opted to travel the 292-mile (470 km) round trip by rental car. The scenery along the ride was impressive, through farmlands, forest, high-desert scrub, around the the majestic Nine Canyon Wind Farm, and ultimately along the tracks of the Joseph Branch.

Joseph, formally a city of population 1,081 (what we’d call a hamlet in NY), is at the core of a region rich in outdoor activity, including hiking and horseback riding in the Wallowa Mountains, boating in Wallowa Lake, and fishing and kayaking on local rivers. I also saw rodeo grounds by the start of the railbike tour. The city caters well to visitors and includes art galleries, cafes and beerhalls and was recognized by the New York Times as the Oregon town to “try next.” From experience, I can recommend the Stein Distillery and the Jennings Hotel, which I booked on AirBnB.

6 miles (10 km) south of Joseph is is the must-see, must-do, must-ride Walowa Lake Tramway aerial cable car 3700 ft (1128 meter) ascent to the top of Mount Howard. Beyond the outdoor restaurant atop one can find paths leading to views of the lake and surrounding mountains, plus joyful creatures looking for treats.

Back in the Tri-Cities, I enjoyed cycling on the paved trails along the Columbia River around Clover Island in Kennewick, Washington. I left the area on the Amtrak Empire Builder to Portland, overlooking the impressive staircase of hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River.

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zena-marchant · 2 years

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Best Travel Destinations in the North American Country

The Northeast United States has many beautiful places to visit if you enjoy the outdoors. In addition, there are numerous undiscovered wonders to be discovered, from lakes to ice caves. In the U.S. North, you can find the ideal location for anything from a leisurely lakeside holiday to a hiking and fishing trip. Here are some of the top destinations in the Northeast area. Listed here are just a few of our top vacation spots:

The Allegheny National Forest has all you need for an enjoyable camping trip in the woodlands of New York, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey. Camping trips, cottage, or cabin rentals are great ways to see this area's natural beauty. Even swimming is permitted in the region's crystal-clear waters. On your next trip to the Allegheny National Forest, there are many enjoyable activities if you enjoy the beach.

Another fantastic location for outdoor enthusiasts is the Colorado Rockies. Numerous beautiful villages and great hiking paths may be found here. You can still be in the wilderness for a few days by finding the ideal base camp for a road trip. You can also travel to Alaska's mighty Tenmile Range for an adventure. There are a few other places that are also quite worthwhile a visit.

Other national parks in the northern United States include the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. Each year, Glacier National Park welcomes thousands of visitors. In Montana, Whitefish is a charming town surrounded by mountains. You can also rent a car if you own one. You may ski or snowboard in the park throughout the winter. You can have a picnic in the town of Whitefish throughout the summer.

New Hampshire is a fantastic destination for a family vacation. The White Mountains are a breathtakingly beautiful landscape, and a thriving community of tourism-related enterprises embraces the area. You can kayak, zip line, or go tubing in addition to going on a moose safari. The Cog Railroad will take you to Mount Washington as well. You can use the Canon Mountain Aerial Tramway at Franconia Notch State Park if you'd like a more picturesque route. Along the Falling Waters Trail, you can hike to waterfalls.

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Be sure to go to Washington, D.C., for the cherry blossom festival! The city is awash in cherry blossoms during the Tidal Basin and looks just stunning. The weather is ideal for going for a stroll—many museums in the city, including the Smithsonian Museums and those honoring the numerous former presidents. Of course, you will need to schedule your trip around the Cherry Blossom Festival.

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aestheticvoyage2017 · 7 years

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Day 287: Saturday October 14, 2017 - “Wow-Wallowa”

I had three destinations on my checklist starting the day - Joseph, OR, Hells Canyon, and if possible, land in Bend. An ambitious ramble plan that would circle the state or Oregon and take me through some beautiful new roads. A long day of driving indeed but not a single interstate.... and I got it all > Fall color, mountain snows, slippery roads, twisty-turny-videogame-esque roads, wildlife, and even a car camp. The world outside my windshield - doing what makes me feel strong.

Rolled into Oregon about 10 minutes into my drive and headed down South then East crossing over the Blue Mountains. Beautiful blue sky day, but it was obvious that over night a big ole wet snow had fallen up there. A beautiful fun winter drive through the Blues to start my Saturday out looking for Joseph. Found and followed the Wallowa River as it cut through some farm country, then a river canyon that I imagine must have had great fishing as each little village had a fly fishing shop. When I popped out around Enterprise, the big snowy mountains up above declared that this was the sacred valley of the Nez Perce Indians that had been so helpful to Lewis & Clark.... felt like stepping back into history by the time I rolled into the small artsy town named after Chief Joseph. Found a little coffee shop and camped out for a couple hours to get some work done. The trees were all red and yellow, and snow on the ground, and bronze statues that they are known for literally on every corner. South of the artsy small village was the old Indian burial ground where Chief Joseph was buried. The peaceful friendly Indians were at least done right by a community here that respected their legacy and past by keeping it all local and small. So much history to understand and reconcile at the top of Wallowa Lake. I was honored to have come to visit and spend the morning here. I had come here hoping to ride the Tram to the top of the sacred mountain, but it was closed for the season so after exploring around, I was back on the road.

I could go East, I could go West - it was all up to me to decide. I knew shooting for Hell’s Canyon would make for a long day....headed in the wrong direction! But I scoped out a tiny town down at the mount called Oxbow. I wondered if I could get down there and my map app said I could follow a National Forest Road 39 up and over the mountains. I wondered if my little Hyundai rental the gumption to pull it off, but I figured if not I could always turn around and come back to Joseph having tried..... It took a little over two hours of fun two handed driving but I was up and over and looking down into Hell’s Canyon. Score. I made it through this adventurous, rough, snowy, colorful, back road. Lucky with no service, that I had no issues - I didnt come across many other turkeys out there with the same plan. I wouldve been on my own for awhile - now thatd be a story to tell.

Once at Oxbow, I found the Snake all swollen and slow moving.... not exactly what I envsioned of Hell’s Canyon. But there was a sign about a dam about 23 miles on down the road... except my map app didnt even show a road there at all. So again, I was off on down that road on the Idaho side assuming I could turn back at any point. As the sun set on the east face of the canyon, and the sky turned red, i wound my way on down the road to find the dam, and the information center down on the Snake where all the rafters and jet boats setout for heavy fast adventure in America’s Deepest Canyon. I set my eye balls on it with the intention to come back some day on a rafting trip. Seeing those big lava rocked walls, oh yea, I’ll be back. As the sun-set, I was already a long way from where Id started - crossing over two mountain ranges (Blue and Wallowa) to find myself at the end of the road in Hell’s Canyon. But now the trip back started. I etched myself a path best I could with no service from Oxbow back to Bend on a road that would cut me straight through the center of Oregon, and I set out to see how far I could get.

80% of the days drive along 500 miles of winding roads was with no cell service, and no cruise control. Fun! But also exhausting. It was some long lonely stretch of roads as I crossed over towns Myron had told me about- I wished I could see them in the day time. John Day, Halfway, Baker City, Prairie City, Mitchell, Fossil. Saw a lot of country through my high beams - saw more wildlife than I saw other cars. Felt like I had central Oregon mostly all to myself this Saturday night. Plenty of good time for reflection and sense making, planning and unplanning.I really missed AC as I wound my way back to cell service rolling into Bend about 1am. That was a good long full day of rambling, but I was setup now to catch my flight tomorrow within striking distance of PDX leaving some beautiful road left for me in the morning. Only thing left to do now was to catch some sleep - no sense getting a hotel for 6 hours, even if it was only 30 degrees. Pulled into WalMart on this 9 dog night and took my coldest night of car camp. Putting passions ahead of comfort. At least I was feeling accomplished with my ramble, and with deep sigh, feeling sigh, I called it a day rolling into the next.

I went to sleep thinking about Chief Joseph and reading up on the Nez Perce some more. I really liked that tiny town Joseph and the vibe left over there. I liked that big statue of him there in the center of town with a quote at his feet about a man being free - “Let me be a free man, free to travel, free to stop, free to work, free to trade where I choose, free to choose my own teachers, free to follow the religion of my fathers, free to talk, think and act for myself — and I will obey every law or submit to the penalty.” Amen.

Song: Steeldrivers / Chris Stapleton - Where Rainbows Never Die

Quote: “Whenever the white man treats the Indian as they treat each other, then we shall have no more wars. We shall all be alike, brothers of one father and one mother with one sky above us and one country around us and one government for all. Then the Great Spirit Chief who rules above will smile upon this land and send rain to wash out the bloody spots made by brothers' hands upon the face of the Earth.” ― Chief Joseph

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bike42 · 4 years

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To Idaho or Bust. August 6-7, 2020

The only thing that hadn’t been cancelled with this COVID pandemic so far is the Salmon River rafting trip we’d booked last winter. We were at a Music Makes a Difference event, and a favorite duo of ours, Moors and McCumber we’re performing. We’d been introduced to them at a similar event, hosted by my high school pal Bill Zorr a few years before. Not only did we enjoy their performance, we heard about some trips that they a part of with a group of their fans. Bill was supposed to travel to Ireland with them next month for example! But we also learned they were part of a rafting trip deal in Idaho and had two slots left. The dates worked perfectly for our summer plans so we booked it the next day. Combining music with a multi-day River adventure - what’s not to love?

Since our original 2020 plan included climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in September, we were going to spend 10 days this August with our hiking group in Colorado to get some altitude training in. The rafting trip fit perfectly, so we’d planned to drive to Idaho (in our new SUV that hasn’t yet arrived) and then meet the hiking group in Colorado. Since Tanzania has been pushed off until 2021, we also pushed off the Colorado portion of the trip.

The outfitter, Middle Fork River Expeditions, sent assurance of the COVID precautions they’d put into place, so we booked tickets to Boise on Delta Airlines, using the credits from the April trip to Vegas that had been cancelled.

We left Madison for Boise early Thursday morning, with a couple hour stopover in MSP. We hadn’t been there in awhile and walked our usual loops, marveling at the changes in shops and services. Many gates were closed for renovations during this slack time. But it was eerie how empty the place was, knowing how it should have been bustling with travelers on this Thursday morning in August! Jeff looked at me and asked if we were doing the right thing by traveling. Time will tell.

Easy flight to Boise. The plane only seemed to be half full and we got an upgrade to First Class. Picked up our rental Mitsubishi SUV from Enterprise and before I had the Apple Car Play hooked up we were climbing out of Boise. Easy route, but when 120 miles takes 3 hours that tells you we were up and over a few passes on our way to Stanley. Beautiful drive with ok traffic. The scenery reminded me of bicycling through Washington State - dry, with sage brush on one side of the pass, and tall pines on the other. We passed through several large areas that had burned previously. Ugly and scary, yet the rebirth of the forest is beautiful. We arrived in Stanley about 4pm.

I’d checked out Stanley via google map satellite view, and had expected more of a town. We drove right to our hotel, Mountain Village Resort without realizing we’d bypassed the whole town! We checked in, got settled, then headed to the bar/restaurant for dinner. There we found our favorite Deschutes Brewery “Black Butte Porter,” and a yummy looking menu. As has been our experience now in Northern WI and MN, we found the waitstaff are all wearing masks as are most of the clientele except for when they’re eating or drinking. Has become the norm, and I think that’s great.

After dinner, we walked to explore town, and poked around an outfitters shop and scoped out a few different restaurants- looks like some great options. We saw a guy with packs on his bike (Doug), and stopped and chatted with him a bit. He was quite a character- has done a lot of bike touring all over the world. Just a free spirit that kind of goes with the wind, although he is caretaker for his 92 year old father but his brother is on duty this summer.

Town seemed to have more than its share of free spirits, but also several vacationing families, and young and older couples. The summer help seems to be college-aged kids, not necessarily those on the fringe though as most of them are decked out in Lululemon, and other brand name and not cheap sportswear.

There was a band setting up for a street dance, but we were tired so we strolled back to our hotel.

Friday we were up early and dressed to hike, before heading to the Stanley Baking Company in search of breakfast. The morning was cool, but the sun warmed things up quickly. The view of the morning light on the Sawtooth mountains was beautiful, highlighting a few patches of snow remaining in the saddles. The cafe was very popular so it took awhile to order, but we each had an oatmeal pancake, egg and bacon. And it was so yummy! While we waited, we studied the hiking maps we’d collected last night and chose a trail over the 20+ options within a 20 minute drive.

We’d heard Redfish Lake was beautiful, but the number of people recommending it told us it might be crowded, so we opted for the Alice Lake trail. We turned off Highway 75 and drove two miles down a dusty gravel road. We were surprised to find a full campground and jam packed trailhead parking at the end of the road! We found a spot and hit the trail, a little dismayed by the number of people at first. We saw as many hiking out as in ... most with full packs backpacking for multiple days. We walked along the shore of the gorgeous alpine green Pettit Lake. It was as smooth as glass and reflected the surrounding mountain.

We didn’t get started until 10am, and after about two miles, we realized we hadn’t seen anyone in awhile, and although we were following a trail (or trails), we later learned that we’d missed the river crossing ... confirmed when the official trail crossed back and became wide again. Our bivouacking portion was fun, scrambling over boulder fields, climbing over or ducking under fallen trees, but it slowed us down. We started doing the math and realized we didn’t have time to do the whole 12-mile out and back to Alice Lake. We climbed a few switchbacks and reached 7700 ft elevation and had a great view before we turned back. This time we crossed the creek and made much better time on the way back. Beautiful day and we felt great!

Back in the car, we decided to check out Redfish Lake on our way back. It was a zoo! Not much social distancing going on - crowded beach, lots of boats on the lake. Messed with our mojo and we couldn’t get out of there fast enough! We drove back to Stanley and it seemed a little crazy too - August Friday afternoon traffic jam.

Back to our hotel for shower and nap, before walking back to town for dinner. We had an awesome and relaxing meal on the patio of the Stanley Supper Club.

At 8:30pm we drove to the Middle Fork River Expedition warehouse to meet our guide and fellow travelers. Seems like a great group and we’re excited to get going in the morning! They gave us our waterproof bags to pack our gear, so we headed back to do that. Ample space in the bag - should have brought my pillow!

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danmickthings92-blog · 5 years

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Chatsworth Estate Holiday Cottages review: A cosy cottage with stately allure

Hide away deep in the rural belly of the Chatsworth Estate

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Every property on the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire’s estate features a distinctive Prussian blue paint shade, because the present Duke prefers the colour to the previous green

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Southern California Auto Accident Lawyer’s Top Ten Common Regrets After a Ca Car Accident

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Houses For Sale in Fairfax, VT

10 Meade Rd, Fairfax, VT

Price: $420000

Absolutely stunning home with complete seclusion on 10+ acres, only 30 minutes from Burlington. Three bedrooms, two full baths, one half bath. (The half bath is on the ground floor, Incredible full bath off master bedroom, full bath upstairs with two bedrooms). Large master bedroom with large walk in closet. Screened porch in back off master bedroom. Screen porch in front leads to entryway/mudroom. The house is of exceptional quality all throughout. Beautiful woodwork, built ins. Just fantastic workmanship. True divided light windows throughout whole house. Raised panel walls in liv ing area. Large, open living/dining area. Two sinks in kitchen area; one in kitchen, the other in the pantry off the kitchen. Two refrigerators. Tons of storage. Built in wood stove looks like a fireplace puts out lots of heat.. Huge, full, dry basement. Three can garage with two bays in front, another on the side. Full insulated second story over garage for workshop, apartment, etc., with water and electricity. Full loft above with working cupola. Also on the grounds are three large outbuildings, one with electricity. Walking trails on land. Built in 2000. Everything looks new. Magnificent property, must be seen. Move in ready. Priced to sell. Well under appraisal. Come steal our home! Please call 802-527-0677 anytime with any questions. Thank you.

3 Huntville Rd, Fairfax, VT

Price: $310000

This is a very special home site with views out over the valley to Mount Mansfield. Your home site is in the high meadows with a fringe of trees along the road affording your privacy. Sit on your front porch and enjoy the sun. This large L-shaped two story Colonial has a great floor plan. Four bedrooms and two and a half baths make this home easy to enjoy.

Address Not Disclosed, Fairfax, VT

Price: $289900

117+/- acres of Vermont Life at its best! A combination of beautiful rolling meadows and wooded forest. This property has approx 71+/- open pasture land and wooded acres on the south side of Highbridge Road (Route 104A) and 46 +/- wooded acres on the north side. A conservation easement to the Vermont Land Trust exists on this land which allows for certain rural enterprise and agricultural/agritourism uses. Residential structures for primary residences are not allowed. Approved structures for agricultural/agritourism uses are allowed. This property features incredible views of Mt. Mansfi eld, Camels Hump, and southern views towards Killington. Approx 37 acres of tillable farm land with portions that are prime agricultural soils. Stone walls, a year-round winding brook, paths, wood roads, and an abundance of wildlife awaits you! (Right of First Refusal applies. Frontage of 1400 is on the south side of Highbridge Road and is approximate.)

Lot 2 Skyline Drive 2, Fairfax, VT

Price: $329900

Custom build your dream home on 7 rolling open acres. House site is privately located far from the main road. Proposed construction has a open layout with a flowing kitchen, dining and living room. The first floor also offers a large front foyer, laundry room, powder room and mudroom off the 2 car garage. 3 bedrooms upstairs, full bath and a master suite with ¾ bath. Full basement has interior access. Efficient LP gas hot water boiler with on demand hot water. Small front porch and 16×8 rear deck. Lot is located on the southern side of Westford just a short distance from Rte 128 in We stford, just minutes from the Milton town line. Easy commuting to all points North to St. Albans or South to Burlington.

Lot 2 Skyline Dr #2, Fairfax, VT

Price: $329900

197 Scenic Vista Rd, Fairfax, VT

Price: $550000

Close to Heaven 1,000+ ft. up, this one of a kind property offers World Class Views. A double panorama to both the east and west awaits. Look east from the back of the home to experience a sweeping vista of the Green Mountains. From Canada to Mansfield. Look to the West and drink in a vision of Lake Champlain and the majestic Adirondacks. This must see property on 6.2 acres offers 2 homes. The Main house of over 3,100 sq ft offers delightful space throughout for living, working and playing, including 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The upstairs, currently being used as an income generating ap artment, could easily be converted into a Master Suite. The 2nd home is a delightful 1300+ sq ft, 2 bdrm 1 bath chalet, perfect as a guesthouse or auxiliary office. Gorgeous gardens surround the property and provide room to reflect as you take in the stunning surroundings. Only 30 minutes from Burlington and close to I89, this home offers a perch that feels on top of the world. Dont miss this chance to own an incredible piece of Vermont!

32 Darcy Rd #4-2, Fairfax, VT

Price: $361900

Additional build packages available by request

44 Bushey Rd #20, Fairfax, VT

Price: $375000

New Construction in the Dragonfly Valley neighborhood! This 3 bedroom, 3 bath will be ready for occupancy this summer! Beautiful finishes are planned for this wonderful colonial. Buy this home soon and choose your own flooring, kitchen cabinets and other finishes. Great floor plan. The 2nd level features a master suite with private bath. Oversized garage for easy parking and extra storage. Full basement with stairs leading from garage. 43 acres of common land to enjoy all year round. Dragonfly Valley is located within minutes of Fairfax village and schools and access to I-89

1159 Main St, Fairfax, VT

Price: $159900

Amazing village home that has had many updates! This cute cape has newer windows, and furnace and electrical. Beautiful Living room has hardwood flooring that was just refinished. Huge barn that could be workshop or a great place to raise some animals! This house was also a former cobbler shop once bustling with customers, the possibilities remain. A great creative space for an entrepreneur or artist. Come home to this wonderful village home where you can walk to the stores and the school. Just up the hill from Foothills Bakery and Steeples Market!

197 Scenic Vista Rd, Fairfax, VT

Price: $550000

36 Ridge View Rd, Fairfax, VT

Price: $389900

Beautiful country home on 2.5 acres in a quaint 7 lot subdivision with mountain views. You’ll be pleasantly surprised with this charming 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath Colonial with open floor plan, 9’ ceilings, lots of windows throughout, country oak floors, custom kitchen with lots of cabinets, upgraded appliances, breakfast bar and center island, surround sound with 4 Bose speakers stay, pellet stove in family room for low heat costs, master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet and private bath with jetted tub, finished basement with 2 spacious rooms and access to garage, po ol table stays! 16 x 12 Screened porch overlooking landscaped yard and stone walls, oversized 2 car garage with walkup attic or bonus room, 16 x 12 shed stays, One year old above ground pool and swing set, lots of extras and upgrades throughout. Easy commute to St. Albans or Burlington, 7 minute commute to school and walking trails! Not to Mention Solar Panels!! Will add more photos soon! Sent from my iPhone

9 Bailey Rd, Fairfax, VT

Price: $329900

Beautiful Duplex sited on 5.06 country acres, both units offer a spacious floor plan, large kitchen with island, living rooms with hardwood floors and gas fireplace, nice dinning area, full basement with some finished space, 2 car garage, heat pump with split system A/C units, this a great owner occupied property with attached rental income, close to St. Albans and I89.

25 Zeno Rd, Fairfax, VT

Price: $219900

Move right in to this affordable, neat and clean 3 bedroom, 2 full bath ranch style home! This charming single level with a one car garage is situated on a 2 acre lot in a quiet and private neighborhood in Fairfax. The home features an open and bright living room with new bay windows and a vaulted ceiling, a spacious kitchen and separate dining area equipped with new sliders leading out to the large back deck. On one side of the living room you’ll find two ample size bedrooms with plenty of closet space along with a separate full bath. For optimal privacy, the master bedroom is located on the other side of the living area and comes equipped with a large closet and its own en suite full bath. Some updates in recent years include newer windows, flooring, dishwasher, stove and siding along with added insulation. The walk out basement with additional interior stairs is currently used for a workshop and storage but could easily be finished adding additional living space. With nature at your finger tips and Smugglers Notch just a short drive away, don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to own this conveniently located and affordable Fairfax property!

Bushey Rd, Fairfax, VT

Price: $66900

Lot #7 of Dragonfly Estates – Bushey Road 0.67 Acre Lot (127’ wide x 225’ deep) with 43 Acres of shared Common Land including Common Land behind and across street from Lot #7. Paved Public Road (Cul-de-Sac) with sidewalk. Existing gravity sewer stub on Lot connecting to existing Community sewer system. Buyer to drill approved on-lot well. Partial distant views of Mount Mansfield. Lot is fully permitted and allows for ease of construction of 3 or 4 bedroom single family home. Act fast as this one won’t last!

Lot 8 Bushey Road Rd #8, Fairfax, VT

Price: $328000+

Planned construction! Decide the finishings for the 3 bed, 2 ½ bath home to be built this spring on Lot 8 in Fairfax Dragonfly Valley Development. The home will feature an open concept living area, first floor laundry, and first floor master suite with his & her closets, and a private bath. The second floor will have two additional bedrooms with a shared bath. The home will also have a back deck, attached two car garage and a full walk-out basement for additional storage. Enjoy 43 acres of common land with gorgeous mountain views to use at your leisure. Minutes to village and schools, easy access to I-89 and only 30 minutes to Burlington.

22 Paige Rd, Fairfax, VT

Price: $254900

Welcome home to this immaculate 2 bed 2.5 bath 1530 sq ft. single level condo in a quiet country setting. Lovingly maintained and bright model unit with wonderful features throughout : Inviting open floor plan, beautiful Cherry hardwood flooring, 9 foot ceilings, an abundance of windows providing wonderful natural light , 1st floor laundry and pantry closet, 2 car attached garage. You’ll be amazed by the lower level walkout which offers full windows and nearly 1000 sq ft of comfortable living space and, in addition, still plenty of room left for your workshop or craft room. You’ll also discover a wonderful supply of added storage with a wall of new closets. Very efficient baseboard hot water heat, sound proofing insulation added. Sought after location at end of cul-de sac with spacious back deck overlooking the quaint wooded areas and natural trails. Tremendous value and move-in ready.

134 Rood Mill Rd, Fairfax, VT

Price: $125000

Looking for a home that has over 10 acres of land? Look no further! Spacious 1,200 square foot home with a spacious open floor plan living room with plenty of natural lighting and an area to place a woodstove. Large kitchen with plenty of cabinet and counter space. Mudroom off the kitchen. Dining room connected to the kitchen. Spacious master bedroom with private bath and two closets. Two additional bedrooms as well as another full bathroom. Large deck on the front of the home. Large storage shed close to the house. Large open area around the home with woods in the background. Enjoy eve rything that 10 acres of land has to offer. Close to Steeple Market. Only 17 minutes to I-89.

39 Leach Rd, Fairfax, VT

Price: $260000

Welcome to your beautiful open concept home filled with natural sunlight. Come in from the cold and enjoy a warm beverage at your kitchen island after sledding down your side yard or snowshoeing in the woods and down along the river’s edge on the 13+ acres of Natural Conserved land. This energy efficient home was built in 2014 with great attention to detail ~ walk-in closet off mudroom, walk-in kitchen pantry, recessed lighting, 1st floor office or playroom, master bedroom suite with walk-in closet, 200 AMP service with generator hook-up, security system, insulated basement, and large b ack deck. There is so much to enjoy about this home and quiet setting. Come see for yourself!

18 Maple St, Fairfax, VT

Price: $174500

This single family home has two kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 laundry areas, separate entrances and has duplex or 2-unit potential. Situated on a quiet street with a covered bridge in the heart of Fairfax village, the price is right on this charming property. This house features large rooms, a wide, level ½ acre lot, and an attached garage. It is conveniently located close to the K-12 School, local businesses and the paved rec path. Enjoy the charm of a Fairfax farmhouse. First floor contains large kitchen/dining with 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, beautiful hardwood and tile floors and has recen tly been updated. Second floor contains 1 bedroom, kitchen, dining, bathroom, separate living area and a bonus room that can be an office or nursery. It has carpet and painted wide plank floors. NEW roof in 2016! Both floors have full kitchens and laundry and separate rented HEAT PUMPS to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Shared forced hot air furnace installed in 2012 and second floor has an additional propane heater. Basement has spray-foam insulation installed in 2015. Call to book an appointment today!

35 Allen Irish Rd, Fairfax, VT

Price: $260000

Mint condition three bedroom, 2 bath home with a two car garage located on 4 acres of land. Beautiful open floor plan with tiled floor entry and a stunning wood staircase leading to the second floor. The living room has high vaulted ceiling with a wall on windows letting in an amazing amount of natural lighting. Gas fireplace for extra comfort and to set the mood during the winter months. Dining room area connected to the living room and across from the kitchen with double doors leading to the large back deck, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen as an amazing amount of cabinet space a nd stainless appliances for an extra bonus! Very large master bedroom with a walk in closet and very spacious master bath all located on the first floor. Two large bedrooms upstairs that offer great natural lighting and a another full bath. Central vac in the home. The basement has plenty of storage space and could be used for other things. Great privacy with plenty of trees around the property. New architectural roof installed last year and carefree siding for low maintenance. The owners have been very proactive about having the home maintained. Very close to Smuggler’s Notch ski and water resort. Close to walking and hiking trails. Steeple Market is only a few miles away for grocery shopping. Enjoy the privacy of 4 acres around the house!

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Colorado. Sept 28 - Oct 3, 2018

Glorious mini-vacation to Colorado. While we’d both been here many times before, it’s been 15+ years since we spent much time in the mountain, and the Colorado Rockies are a particular place where my soul feels at home.

We arrived in Denver early Friday afternoon. It was cloudy and cool and we added layers as we stood outside waiting for our rental car at Enterprise where it seemed they were just randomly assigning whichever car came in, regardless of what you’d reserved! We ended up with a new Subaru Outback, which worked perfectly for our adventure.

We navigated around Denver and headed west on I-70. Much more development over the years, with a Starbucks at every exit ... but other than that, the road hadn’t changed since the days when I’d drive my Saab with the studded snow tires up to the mountains to ski.

After the tunnel, we headed north on Hwy 9 to Hwy 40 - new territory for me and amazing scenery. Near Kremling, there were signs about “fire traffic,” and eventually we passed a camp set up for fire workers... and further down the road we saw the fire in the distance and smelled smoke (learned the next day that ranches had been evacuated and locals were praying for snow to put an end to the smoldering and uncertainty). We passed the “Headwaters of the Colorado River,” where it looked so different than the raging cold river we experienced at the bottom of the Grand Canyon last October! We passed through Steamboat Springs, stopping for Frappes and snacks, then onto Craig. At that point we were pushing daylight, and seeing lots of antelope and deer along the road so we passed through Craig so we’d arrive at our VRBO cabin before dark. We took a few minutes to get settled, then headed slowly back to the Walmart in Craig to load up on groceries for our stay ... careful to avoid the deer on highway!

Jeff’s sister Barb and husband Allan were supposed to join us at the cabin, but a family illness made them cancel their trip.

We got back to the cabin and were baking a pizza when our VRBO owner, Sandra, popped in to ensure all was ok. It was really a fabulous setting. No cell signal or WiFi, which always takes awhile to get used to, but is so relaxing!

SATURDAY

We awoke to a glorious am. At first light, there were mule deer out in front - fun to watch close up, and they knew we were in there! We had breakfast and went out to explore the property with an adventurous hike.

The purpose for this trip was the wedding of grand-nephew Tanner Issacs and Karissa, at the “Y Lazy S Ranch” just north of Craig CO. We arrived early to increase the opportunity to socialize with Jeff’s other sister, Jan and her family ... other than the WIND, it was a perfect day in an ideal setting. Besides the extended family, it was really fun to socialize with Tanners group of friends from a Dude Ranch where he’d worked during college, and others. Karissa is from a ranch in the Craig area, and we learned that many Greek have settled here, and they specialized in raising sheep. The wedding had a cowboy / Greek theme, with gyros for wedding dinner! It was a really fun experience!

SUNDAY

Jan and husband Dave planned on getting an early start for their drive back to MN, so we made a plan on our own (we’ll see them at another wedding in two weeks). We’d asked VRBO owner Sandra about hiking options and she suggested Trappers Lake - her information packet said 1-2 hours drive, Google maps said 2 hours, but a different route than what she’d suggested.

So we set out following her directions, a little scary without any cell service! After about 5 miles, the road turned to gravel (and remained gravel the whole time). But the scenery was out of this world as we followed the Willams Fork river, past beautiful ranches and rolling aspen covered hills.

We entered the Flat Top Wilderness Area (third largest in Colorado, least visited) and crested Ripple Creek Pass at 12,000ft. Trappers Lake is 300 acres, sitting at 9600 ft. In the summer of 2002, over 23,000 acres of the White River and Routt National Forests were burned by the “Big Fish” and “Lost Lake” fires, which we didn’t know - so it really altered the kind of hike we thought we’d be doing, but it was amazing. We saw just two other couples - so having a place like that to ourselves was a little eerie. We hiked about 5.5 miles around the lake, with a good measure of up and down. The affects of the altitude weren’t too bad - just made for a slower pace.

We returned to the cabin via the “google maps” route, further, but still two hours, and only about 15 minutes of gravel road. Since we’d taken the option for the Sirius XM on the car, we were able to listen to the Ryder Cup finish on the drive back to the cabin ... and we arrived safely before dark.

MONDAY

We were up a little earlier, packed up and headed East. We found a cafe in Steamboat, where we had a second breakfast and then did some shopping at Lights (it’s like their own Wall Drug). We both bought new cowboy boots, along with some fancy contraptions to help get them on and off! I really enjoyed Steamboat and could spend more time there!

We hit the road, stopping for a photo at Rabbit Ears pass. On our way over on Friday, Jeff recalled a family road trip from MN to CA, well, he was 3 so it’s more that he recalls the stories of that road trip, and a photo of them at Rabbit Ears Pass with snow on the ground.

Down to Kremling past the fire zone again, then headed to Granby and the western gate of Rocky Mountain National Park (first visit for us both). We stopped at the visitors center and got intel on hiking for tomorrow, then started the drive to Trail Ridge Road - up and up and up and up. We had the radio tuned to the Brewer-Cub play off game - marveled by the technology that allows us to listen to that in such a remote location! Along the way we saw a coyote jogging along the road, and came upon cars parked along the road and people jumping out with cameras (same scene you’ll see at Yellowstone and Glacier), but this one was an “Elk Jam,” and he was a beauty with a large rack!

We stopped at an Alpine visitors center and took a walk to the lookout (after digging out our puffy jackets, hats and gloves). The temperature went from 80 at the gate to 45 on the top! At 12,000 feet, the climb to the lookout was tough, and the clouds were coming in fast, which means it wasn’t much of a view, but it was awesome just the same.

Back in the car just as the rain started, and we continued a harrowing drive along the ridge line ... sure seemed to me that the CCC could have installed some of those great rock guardrails! Was glad to have Jeff driving and I could just work on breathing. When we got down to the meadow area we saw a few elk. We drove on a stretch of the road where it’s closed from 5p to 7a due to the number of Elk present!

Out of the park and into Estes Park to search out accommodations for the next two nights. We settled for a hotel based on location - could walk to town, and also view and hear the Elk on the adjacent golf course! Let me just say that “bugleing” sounds like a squeaky gate ... not what I’d expected! We got settled and wandered into town. I’d forgotten to pack rain gear and I know how fast the weather changes in the mountains as we saw today!

I found a new rain jacket, and we checked out some other stores and restaurants, settling to eat at Claire’s, which was a really great meal. Stopped at the Safeway for bananas and yogurt so we could get an early start tomorrow.

TUESDAY

We did get up and going early - With a quick stop at Starbucks we were back in the park before my latte cooled. Destination Bear Lake Trailhead (9449 ft); traffic was light, deer were plentiful and the drive was beautiful. From this trailhead, there are multiple choices of hikes for varying abilities. We set off for a tougher one to ditch the crowd that was already forming - mission accomplished and we saw less than 20 people until we got back closer to the trailhead where we intersected with an easier trail.

We did an 8.5 mile loop: Alberta Falls, Mills Lake, Lake Haiyaha, Dream Lake (moose sighting), Emerald Lake and back down to Bear Lake. Total elevation gain of 1628 ft. Beautiful day, great temperature and we had all the right gear with the changing conditions. We had just a little rain, nothing like the day before but I was still glad for my new jacket!

Returned to our hotel about 3pm, and there were many people adjacent to our hotel (I mean in the parking lot outside our window) watching the Elk ... apparently it’s normal for them to take over the golf course at this time of year. There were about 100, and they were in various groups. And the males were strutting about, hollering and chasing off smaller males, and collecting their females into little groups. The greens and tees were all fenced off, as was most of the landscaping. But in front of our room, the fence had been pushed in and a guy was herding his girls onto the practice putting green. It was hysterical.

We showered and headed back to town to celebrate our hike with margaritas and Mexican fare. Then back to watch a little more Elk shenanigans!

WEDNESDAY

All night long we listened to Elk shenanigans ... but by the time we packed up and got ready this am, our little herd has disbanded and moved on to a different part of the golf course.

We drove to Longmont and stopped at our favorites kind of local cafe for breakfast. Then early to the airport to start cleaning out the 400 or so emails we’d each accumulated before flying home.

Awesome adventure!

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Houses For Sale in Fairfax, VT

10 Meade Rd

Price: $420000

3 Huntville Rd

Price: $310000

Address Not Disclosed

Price: $289900

Lot 2 Skyline Drive 2

Price: $329900

Lot 2 Skyline Dr #2

Price: $329900

197 Scenic Vista Rd

Price: $550000

32 Darcy Rd #4-2

Price: $361900

Additional build packages available by request

44 Bushey Rd #20

Price: $375000

1159 Main St

Price: $159900

197 Scenic Vista Rd

Price: $550000

36 Ridge View Rd

Price: $389900

9 Bailey Rd

Price: $329900

25 Zeno Rd

Price: $219900

Bushey Rd

Price: $66900

Lot 8 Bushey Road Rd #8

Price: $328000+

22 Paige Rd

Price: $254900

134 Rood Mill Rd

Price: $125000

39 Leach Rd

Price: $260000

18 Maple St

Price: $174500

35 Allen Irish Rd

Price: $260000

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