jerseygirl
September 8th, 2005, 01:19 PM
In case anyone is interested, the following is a copy of an e-mail I received today on this. It's definitely a beautiful route.
Hi All:
> Mark your calendars! The Coastal Trails Coalition is helping to support
> this year's Newbury Turnpike Ride on Sunday, October 2. My family has
> enjoyed doing the Essex loop the past two years. The CTC has adopted the
> 16-mile loop ride to Amesbury and back. The new route is being offered
> as an alternative for families and newer riders but anyone can
> participate. We're looking for a few CTC folks to accompany the riders
> and help with road crossings (Chain Bridge, Rt. 110) and stragglers. We
> also plan to have an info table at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm and
> will need help there if we are to sell the new trail guide. Please let
> me know if you can help in any capacity (your registration fee would
> still be appreciated).
> Newbury Turnpike Ride
> Sunday October 2, 9:00am-3:00pm
> Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
> 5 Little's Lane, Newbury, MA
> Bike along North Shore byways and enjoy beautiful views and historic
> homes. The thirty-mile round trip departs from the Spencer-Peirce-Little
> Farm in Newbury and proceeds to Essex for a tour of the folk art
> collection at Cogswell's Grant. A longer loop totaling fifty miles
> includes Beauport, overlooking Gloucester Harbor. This year, a new
> sixteen mile round trip bike ride (departing at 10 am) follows the
> Merrimac River through Newburyport and Amesbury to visit Rocky Hill
> Meeting House. Tours, refreshments, massage, and festivities at the
> Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm are included in the registration fee.
> Cosponsored with North Shore Cyclists. $15, $12 Historic New England and
> North Shore Cyclists/CTC/AMC members. Registration is recommended; call
> 978-462-2634 or visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org
> Directions: I-95 to Route 113, Newburyport, which turns into Route 1A
> (High Road).
> Follow for 3.7 miles, then turn left onto Little's Lane.
> ______________
> Help Needed for Trails & Sails Weekend Walks In Salisbury
> Our local sister organization, Salisbury Coastal Trails, seeks
> volunteers to help with guided walks of the Eastern Marsh Trail. SCT is
> sponsoring the free walks on Saturday, September 24 (10:30am and
> 12:30pm) and Sunday, September 25 (1:00pm) as part of the Essex National
> Heritage Commission's annual Trails and Sails Weekend. People are needed
> to help lead the walks, especially bird watchers or nature lovers who
> can talk about the varied bird life and vegetation along the trail.
> Please contact Bob Straubel (bobstr@adelphia.net) if you would like to
> help.
> ______________
> Move Over Rover
> The CTC's loyal emissary and object du force, affectionately known as
> Rover, was recently installed at the Newburyport train station. Please
> stop by to check it out and support the station's proprietor, who kindly
> consented to host our photo-obsessed friend. The 14-foot sculptural
> signpost was created as part of last year' s Trails & Sails Weekend.
> _____________
> The next meeting of the Coastal Trails Coalition will be held on
> Thursday, September 15 at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
> (PRNWR) Visitor Center. The entrance is located on Ocean Avenue (Rolfe's
> Lane) in Newburyport.
>
> The Executive Committee will meet from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. The full CTC will
> meet from 4:00 - 5:30 PM. The agenda will consist primarily of reports
> and discussion regarding work of the CTC subcommittees (Trail
> Development, Marketing and Communication, Outreach and Education, and
> Fundraising).
>
> Please note that all 2005 meetings of both the CTC Executive Committee
> and full CTC will take place on the third Thursday of each month at the
> PRNWR Visitor Center as follows: October 20, November 17, December 15.
> Notice of the monthly meetings will be sent out, including any changes.
> Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
> Cheers,
> Bill Steelman
> Interim CTC President
>
> and
> Director of Heritage Preservation
> Essex National Heritage Commission
> 221 Essex Street, Suite 41
> Salem, MA 01970
> (978) 740-0444 tel
> (978) 744-6473 fax
> bills@essexheritage.org
> www.essexheritage.org
> Heritage Preservation Programs: Heritage Landscape Inventory, Trails &
> Greenways, Scenic Byways, Historical Records and Partnership Grants
> TRAILS & SAILS
> 150 EVENTS | 75 SITES | 1 WEEKEND | FREE
> SEPTEMBER 24 & 25, 2005
> A Weekend of Walks and Water
> www.trailsandsails.org
Hi All:
> Mark your calendars! The Coastal Trails Coalition is helping to support
> this year's Newbury Turnpike Ride on Sunday, October 2. My family has
> enjoyed doing the Essex loop the past two years. The CTC has adopted the
> 16-mile loop ride to Amesbury and back. The new route is being offered
> as an alternative for families and newer riders but anyone can
> participate. We're looking for a few CTC folks to accompany the riders
> and help with road crossings (Chain Bridge, Rt. 110) and stragglers. We
> also plan to have an info table at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm and
> will need help there if we are to sell the new trail guide. Please let
> me know if you can help in any capacity (your registration fee would
> still be appreciated).
> Newbury Turnpike Ride
> Sunday October 2, 9:00am-3:00pm
> Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
> 5 Little's Lane, Newbury, MA
> Bike along North Shore byways and enjoy beautiful views and historic
> homes. The thirty-mile round trip departs from the Spencer-Peirce-Little
> Farm in Newbury and proceeds to Essex for a tour of the folk art
> collection at Cogswell's Grant. A longer loop totaling fifty miles
> includes Beauport, overlooking Gloucester Harbor. This year, a new
> sixteen mile round trip bike ride (departing at 10 am) follows the
> Merrimac River through Newburyport and Amesbury to visit Rocky Hill
> Meeting House. Tours, refreshments, massage, and festivities at the
> Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm are included in the registration fee.
> Cosponsored with North Shore Cyclists. $15, $12 Historic New England and
> North Shore Cyclists/CTC/AMC members. Registration is recommended; call
> 978-462-2634 or visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org
> Directions: I-95 to Route 113, Newburyport, which turns into Route 1A
> (High Road).
> Follow for 3.7 miles, then turn left onto Little's Lane.
> ______________
> Help Needed for Trails & Sails Weekend Walks In Salisbury
> Our local sister organization, Salisbury Coastal Trails, seeks
> volunteers to help with guided walks of the Eastern Marsh Trail. SCT is
> sponsoring the free walks on Saturday, September 24 (10:30am and
> 12:30pm) and Sunday, September 25 (1:00pm) as part of the Essex National
> Heritage Commission's annual Trails and Sails Weekend. People are needed
> to help lead the walks, especially bird watchers or nature lovers who
> can talk about the varied bird life and vegetation along the trail.
> Please contact Bob Straubel (bobstr@adelphia.net) if you would like to
> help.
> ______________
> Move Over Rover
> The CTC's loyal emissary and object du force, affectionately known as
> Rover, was recently installed at the Newburyport train station. Please
> stop by to check it out and support the station's proprietor, who kindly
> consented to host our photo-obsessed friend. The 14-foot sculptural
> signpost was created as part of last year' s Trails & Sails Weekend.
> _____________
> The next meeting of the Coastal Trails Coalition will be held on
> Thursday, September 15 at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
> (PRNWR) Visitor Center. The entrance is located on Ocean Avenue (Rolfe's
> Lane) in Newburyport.
>
> The Executive Committee will meet from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. The full CTC will
> meet from 4:00 - 5:30 PM. The agenda will consist primarily of reports
> and discussion regarding work of the CTC subcommittees (Trail
> Development, Marketing and Communication, Outreach and Education, and
> Fundraising).
>
> Please note that all 2005 meetings of both the CTC Executive Committee
> and full CTC will take place on the third Thursday of each month at the
> PRNWR Visitor Center as follows: October 20, November 17, December 15.
> Notice of the monthly meetings will be sent out, including any changes.
> Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
> Cheers,
> Bill Steelman
> Interim CTC President
>
> and
> Director of Heritage Preservation
> Essex National Heritage Commission
> 221 Essex Street, Suite 41
> Salem, MA 01970
> (978) 740-0444 tel
> (978) 744-6473 fax
> bills@essexheritage.org
> www.essexheritage.org
> Heritage Preservation Programs: Heritage Landscape Inventory, Trails &
> Greenways, Scenic Byways, Historical Records and Partnership Grants
> TRAILS & SAILS
> 150 EVENTS | 75 SITES | 1 WEEKEND | FREE
> SEPTEMBER 24 & 25, 2005
> A Weekend of Walks and Water
> www.trailsandsails.org