Autumn is in full swing, but winter is already knocking at the door. We’ve been trying to wrap up a few projects that are best handled before the real cold settles in.
Autumn Cleanup at Caboose Falls
Forging Ahead
What a week it’s been at Caboose Falls! The air is getting crisper, the leaves are putting on their final show, and we’ve been blessed with a flurry of activity that has filled our hearts with gratitude.
Continue reading “Forging Ahead”Turning a New Leaf
After the recent chill in the air and a week filled with challenges, it feels like a perfect time to focus on some of the wonderful things happening at Caboose Falls. The magic here is alive and well, and we have the photos and stories to prove it!
Continue reading “Turning a New Leaf”Ties, Hinges, and Crawler Things
Our ongoing mission to improve safety and spruce up the place is a labor of love, and this past week was a wonderfully productive one, full of heavy repairs, unexpected wildlife, and a surprising new pastime.
Continue reading “Ties, Hinges, and Crawler Things”The Downpour Diaries: Why We’re Grateful for a Soggy Week
Heavy rain transformed Caboose Falls into a classroom again this week, offering all of us a firsthand look at how water moves across the property. While the downpour kept us tucked inside the cabooses much of the day, a few very brief breaks in the downpour revealed some problems.
Continue reading “The Downpour Diaries: Why We’re Grateful for a Soggy Week”Slow and Steady
Memorial Day at Caboose Falls was a mix of work and time spent with family—and for readers of this blog, you know that’s exactly what makes this place special.
Continue reading “Slow and Steady”Demolition, Weed Whacking, and Waving at a Garbage Train
Spring’s Symphony: Trains, Blooms & Renovation News
The final whistle of spring is sounding—daffodils have rolled into the siding, making way for mayapples to take the mainline as the new stars of the show. The sun-stretched days are picking up speed, and soon, summer’s heat will be laying heavy on the rails.
Continue reading “Spring’s Symphony: Trains, Blooms & Renovation News”What the Rain Revealed: Unplanned History Lessons
We arrived at Caboose Falls with tools and gloves, ready for a day of work. But our plans were quickly switched onto a different track.
Continue reading “What the Rain Revealed: Unplanned History Lessons”Wooden Relic: The Crossarm Rescue Mission
If you’ve followed our page for any length of time, you know we can’t resist exploring the rich history of Caboose Falls. Sometimes, that passion even derails our planned projects, and today was a perfect example.
Continue reading “Wooden Relic: The Crossarm Rescue Mission”