Shelburne Falls

July 8: A suggestion from Atlas Obscura sent us to see the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls , MA. This was originally a trolley bridge constructed in 1908 and was converted in 1929 to a walking bridge. It has over 500 variety of flowers. While there, we also walked to the falls and saw the glacial potholes. There was also a candle pin bowling alley tucked behind the main street of this very small town. It intrigued us but dinner and more travel awaited. 

Tramp House

We discovered the Richmond Tramp House in NH after dropping Adelaide at camp. It was one of several that were erected for those down on their luck. They served this population from after the Civil War until the 1930s. Those wanting to use it needed to check in at the town hall and were given permission to stay one night only with a free meal provided. The one in Richmond was built in 1914 but was restored in 2015. According to the volunteer, this is one of three remaining "tramp houses" left in NH.