Hey Hey It's My Birthday: First Up is Lewis~August 25, 2021

 Lewis is a town in Essex County named for landholders Nathan, Sevignior, and Timothy Lewis.

The town was never formally organized due to a lack of a significant permanent population. According to the 2020 census the current population is 2. The town's affairs are handled by the Unified Towns & Gores of Essex County.

Lewis has a total area of 39.7 square miles, 0.25 % of which is water.

You have probably heard the saying "in the middle of nowhere"? Lewis is literally in the middle of f*****g NOWHERE.

Little did I know what we were heading into as I took this picture, still within sight of a paved road. I should have known by the way my husband slapped his hands together with glee after referring to the atlas.*

*1. atlas (noun) a book of maps and charts

Miles and miles of loose gravel road with the occasional obscure sign post.

And nothing else.

It was at this point that I asked

"Are we lost?"

My husband replied with a "Meh" which meant we were "lostish".

I am directionally impaired and there was NO signal because, as I may have mentioned, we were in the middle of nowhere.

So I had no choice but to rely on my husband's  internal compass.

But finally we found a sign with the actual word "Lewis" on it.

Finally.

Enosburg, VT~July 22, 2021

 Enosburgh is located in Franklin County which is in the Northwestern corner of the state, population 2,781.

We decided to visit the Cold Hollow Sculpture Park, which is an exhibit not to be missed. Just remember to wear your comfy walking shoes!

https://www.coldhollowsculpturepark.com/

Burlington~ July 8, 2021

Burlington has a population of 42,545. Established in 1785. 

"Situated on Lake Champlain, it is the heart of a small urban area that acts as Vermont's vibrant and cosmopolitan center. Known for its ultra-liberal environment and free-thinking spirit, Burlington is both a college town and an important commercial city, while maintaining an intimate atmosphere."

https://wikitravel.org/en/Burlington_(Vermont)

"ECHO inspires and engages families in the joy of scientific discovery, wonder of nature, and care of Lake Champlain.

ECHO currently welcomes more than 167,000 visitors annually into a 34,500-square foot, award-winning LEED-certified facility. Through more than 100 interactive exhibits; 70 species of fish, reptiles, and amphibians; major changing exhibits; a 2,500-square foot early learning interactive space; ECHO encourages visitors to view the natural environment as part of their neighborhood and to explore, learn about, and consider opportunities for stewardship. This work is delivered by a dedicated team of 27 staff, 175 volunteers and interns who serve more than 16,000 volunteer hours per year, and more than 45 community partners. ECHO is home to a consortium of organizations working for public and academic engagement in science: the Lake Champlain Basin Program; the University of Vermont’s Rubenstein Ecosystem Science Laboratory and research vessel; US Sea Grant Watershed Alliance; and the Lake Champlain Navy Memorial located in Hoehl Park."

https://www.echovermont.org/about-echo/mission/

Burlington is also home to the University of Vermont.

https://www.uvm.edu/

And the Spirit of Ethan Allen Cruises

https://soea.com/