Wednesday, May 29

Another rainy day in Vermont, no wonder everything is so green and lush. ID'd the Eastern White Pine tree by the cluster of 5 needles. Lisa, our ranger, gave me brochures on bats and ferns. Our pre-work assignment is to familiarize our selves with the area so we can knowledgeably answer questions when we do begin working.

We located Dewey's Mill Pond today. Northern Rough-winged Swallows, Song Sparrow, and Common Yellow-throat. Too wet to walk the trail.

Found the library in Quechee for library cards. We can check out movies since we can't get a satellite signal through the tremendously tall trees. Also a good quiet place to use WiFi since we don't have cell service back at the park.

Have to replace the light over the kitchen sink. The switch quit working and I'm sure we will have to buy the entire fixture. The closest RV dealer is about 31 miles south in New Hampshire.

The Connecticut River divides Vermont and New Hampshire. It is the longest river in New England emptying onto Long Island Sound. The Ottaquechee River that runs through the gorge flows into the Connecticut just south of North Hartland. The White River comes in here somewhere.

After the Revolutionary War ended, Vermont was heavily settled and 80% of the trees were cut down. Sheep farming became the mainstay with the 3 rivers providing power for the woolen mills.

Lots to learn...