Last week I completed my imaginary trip the entire 1,917 miles of Route 95. Over the years I’ve travelled it often between Maryland and NY and portions of it throughout New England but was mostly unfamiliar with it in the southern states. The biggest surprise was identifying only 7 bridges (from my kitchen table, coffee … Continue reading My Summer I-95 Road Trip Recap
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Summer I-95 Road Trip – New York
Read about my road trip >>> I’m in NYC just over the Hudson River having crossed the George Washington Bridge. This is a very busy part of the ride. Aside from the GWB, the ride is not a bridge event, but likely to be an event nonetheless. The 23 miles could take 2 hours. It … Continue reading Summer I-95 Road Trip – New York
Summer I-95 Road Trip – New Jersey
Read about my road trip >>> I’m in New Jersey and here Route 95 is not straight forward. It was a surprise to me. Route 95 is disrupted in NJ. After crossing the Scudders Falls Bridge, into NJ, I travel along 95 heading north and then east around Trenton to where 95 ends at Route … Continue reading Summer I-95 Road Trip – New Jersey
3 Very Interesting Summer Bridge Vacations That Don’t Interest Me
Looking for something to do this summer? These 3 vacations will give you something to write postcards home about though they don't appeal to me. 3. 8 Bridge Hudson River Swim, NY Swim 1 or all 7 legs of the 120 mile swim starting at the Rip Van Winkle Bridge (which I crossed for the … Continue reading 3 Very Interesting Summer Bridge Vacations That Don’t Interest Me
Happy President’s Day George Washington
Most mornings I hear the NYC and tri-state traffic reports that include the very important status of the George Washington Bridge which is vital to commuters and travelers between New Jersey and NYC. Earlier this morning I heard traffic was moving well on this holiday though often there are big delays getting across. According to the Port Authority of … Continue reading Happy President’s Day George Washington
The Highest Bridge in the World Opens
On December 30, 2016, the HIGHEST bridge in the world – the Beipanjiang Bridge - opened to traffic in China. It is 1,854 feet above the Beipanjiang River and connects two mountainous regions. Most of the highest bridges - highest being the measurement from the bridge deck to the water or ground - are in China. I can't grasp … Continue reading The Highest Bridge in the World Opens