More Delays Today on Michigan I-75
Look out for big-time traffic jams on segments of I-75 in Oakland County as crews repair pavement.
Top Five Day State Park Hikes in Florida
With cooler weather right around corner, you can bet that folks are already planning some trips to take in some of Florida’s outdoors. Cool, crispy air always makes a hike more enjoyable, and the trails will be full of smiling faces. With so many state parks with hiking trails, how do you choose? I’ve got a bunch already written up on my calendar — I’ll share with you a few of the ones that I’m excited to visit! Here are my top five parks for a Florida day hike in the fall. …
Blackwater Heritage State Trail Bird Walk
Got binoculars? Like birding? Then head out to the Blackwater Heritage State Trail near Milton for a bird walk this Sat. , Oct. 3. …
Michigan I-75 NB in Oakland County Down to 1 Lane
Drivers will want to stay away from northbound I-75 in south Oakland County today.
Watch for Upcoming Night Work on Maryland I-95
Early morning Monday, the Maryland State Highway Administration will temporarily close all lanes of I-95 between Route 198 and Route 212 for 15-minute intervals. The closings will repeat periodically through the spring as the state builds three bridges over I-95 for the Intercounty Connector. These 15-minute closings will occur between midnight and 4:30 a.m. on northbound I-95 and between midnight and 3:30 a.m. on the southbound side. Each night, there could be up to four closings. In addition to the complete shutdowns, the project may also close one or two lanes of I-95 between exit 33 and exit 29 Sunday nights through Friday mornings.On the northbound side, that would be from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. On the southbound side, it would be from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. While these bridges are being built, workers also will be demolishing and rebuilding the Old Gunpowder Road Bridge over the Interstate.
Georgia I-75 Update
COOK/TIFT: The I-75/Exit 41 onramp has been temporarily closed to traffic. This ramp closure is being utilized to allow the replacement of the railroad overpass bridge on I-75 north.
Brevard Close to Accord for Visitor Center on I-95
Like anglers fishing for trout, Brevard County leaders hope to lure tourists — and their wallets — from a stream of Interstate 95 travelers.
Best Photo Spots for New England Fall Foliage
Taking in Cadillac Mountain
Fall in New England is a photographer’s dream come true. The window of opportunity is often brief when trying to time blue skies, cool temperatures and free weekends. So here are my top picks for spots to visit when the moment presents itself for optimal shooting and general jaw dropping awe at the beauty that is Mother Nature:
CONNECTICUT:
Heublein Tower – Talcott Notch State Park, Simsbury
Heublein Tower on Talcott Mountain
View of Hartford from inside Heublein Tower
MAINE:
Cadillac Mountain – Acadia National Park, Mt. Desert Island
Autumn Atop Cadillac Mountain
MASSACHUSETTS:
Quabbin Reservoir – Enfield Lookout, Belchertown/Ware
Quabbin Reservoir
Path Along Quabbin Reservoir
NEW HAMPSHIRE:
Cathedral Ledge, North Conway
White Mountains from Cathedral Ledge
View from Cathedral Ledge
RHODE ISLAND:
Swan Point Cemetery, Providence
Gazebo at Swan Point Cemetery
VERMONT:
Dam on Green River
All of these beautiful spots are accessible by car so you don’t have to lug your camera equipment up and down lengthy terrain to capture those perfect photos. But if you want to take a hike, that option is available as well. Peak leaf peeping season starts late September in north country and makes its way down to the southern regions during mid to late October.
By Molly G. @ The Bumbles Blog
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Georgia DOT Announces Proposed Construction Activities For I-75
Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation will perform major reconstruction of Interstate 75 at different locations.
Construction Closes I-95 Exit, Creates Detour Into Brunswick
Southbound drivers who want to get from Interstate 95 to downtown Brunswick will have to take a detour from Sunday until Sept. 12. The Georgia Department of Transportation is closing Exit 36A South, the off ramp to U.S. 341 for southbound traffic, so that Skanska, a contractor working on the widening of I-95 to six lanes, can build a new ramp. The traffic will be detoured off I-95 at Exit 42 …