Quechee River

While driving east towards New Hampshire yesterday the road followed the Quechee River. The fishing looked great, plus it wasn’t raining, so we decided to stop right before the New Hampshire boarder and camp in The Green State one night at Quechee State Park. At The Country Store where we bought our fishing licenses they sold local Vermont goods such as maple syrup and a wide variety of cheeses. We took the opportunity to sample some cheese and decided on a type called Hunter made by Plymouth Cheese, it is very mild with a creamy texture and it’s covered in wax which gives it a shelf life and makes it perfect for traveling. Without much luck we tried fishing in the Quechee Gorge which was a mile hike from our campsite. It was lightly raining as we left the campsite, but once we were fishing in the river it started pouring. We were fully covered in waders and rain gear, but still managed to get wet. The scenery on the hike to the river was a rain forest lushness that is hard to describe (and I didn’t dare take the camera fishing). I kept thinking I would see a moose standing one of the many ponds or streams we passed on our hike, but we struck out there too. We were determined to make the most of our camping experience in Vermont, rain or shine. Kyle built great fire and BBQ’d a steak… and sure enough, it stopped raining! It actually stopped for the duration of our time there and we had a great time sitting by the fire roasting marshmallows.

I understand why it's called The Green State

Quechee Dam

Covered Bridge? We must be in New England.

Taftsville Country Store

where we bought local cheese and fishing licenses

Our campsite at Quechee State Park

Me, making a fashion statement with my drenched fishing gear.

I was still having a great time!

Kyle, looking much more fashionable in his gear...

why is that?

Our fire & BBQ - rain or shine.

Lush, like Fern Gully