Last year, b took you along Route 302 from Windham through Bridgton. Today we continue the trip on 302 west to Fryeburg. It's a short trip, only 15 miles between the two towns, but a very rewarding drive indeed. Fryeburg is located on the Maine/New Hampshire border, just minutes away from Conway (shopping bliss), surrounded by mountains and home to the famous Fryeburg Fair (Sept. 28-Oct. 5 this year).

Right outside of Bridgton you pass by Shawnee Peak, which is a great view year-round, but in winter it's lit up for night skiing. (Some say the trails spell "love." You be the judge.) Continue on to Hemlock Bridge Road and drive down a dirt road to view Hemlock Bridge, the oldest remaining covered bridge in Maine, built in 1857. Worth the side trip.

A little farther down the road you'll come to Quinn's Jockey Cap Country store and motel, and right behind it is Jockey Cap, a short 15-minute hike to a bald ledge that gives you a 360-degree view of 32 mountains surrounding Fryeburg, as well as Lovell Pond. It is a sight you won't soon forget.

The 20th anniversary of the Maine Bike Rally will be held July 11 through 13 this year in Fryeburg, so for all you bikers out there, don't miss it. And it's more than just bike riding; there will be food, a bike art show and expo, and an ice cream social, just to name a few things. For more information go to www.BikeMaine.org.

Fryeburg is a very friendly town. You'll find 12 parks there - too many to describe here, so check out the town's Web site at http://www.fryeburgmaine.org/. Depending on the park, there are boat launches, swimming, walking and hiking, bike and cross-country ski trails, and more.

Some notables with Fryeburg connections include Clarence Mulford, creator of Hopalong Cassidy; Admiral Robert Peary, arctic explorer; Daniel Webster, the statesman; and Bandanna Bill, creator of a famous hot sauce, among others. For more information about the town, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fryeburg,_Maine.

264 Main St., Bridgton, 647-8125

Stop off at this delightful shop when you drive through Bridgton. It is filled with clothing, jewelry and some furnishings, and lots of great items to while away the time browsing through.

119 Mountain Road, Bridgton, 647-8444, www.shawneepeak.com

Time your trip. On June 7 and 8 there will be an antique car show at Shawnee Peak. On July 3, the Portland Symphony Orchestra will usher in the Fourth of July celebrations. On Sept. 20, the Loon Echo Hike 'n' Bike Trek. Go to their Web site for more information. They're not just all about winter.

Hemlock Bridge Road, Fryeburg, www.state.me.us/mdot/covered-bridges/hemlock.php

The road was closed when I visited; it is a dirt road, so be prepared. Normally open May 1 through November 1. A bit of Maine's past. Bring your camera.

116 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, 935-2306, www.quinnsjockeycap.com

This is a great little country store with the pickle barrel and checker board sitting out front, or you can sit inside while enjoying a cup of coffee and breakfast or lunch from their menus. Or snag a 6-pound whoopie pie! (I'm not joking.) You can get gasoline here, fishing licenses, they are an inspection station and much more.

Behind Quinn's Jockey Cap Country Store, Route 302, Fryeburg

A short 15-minute hike, elevation 200 feet, located behind the Jockey Cap Motel, but when you get to the top you will find a stunning 360-degree view. And almost as interesting: You'll find a marble column about five feet high with a bronze "crown" on the top. When you look toward the horizon, the crown's inner surface identifies and silhouettes each of the many peaks that circle the location. It is a memorial to Admiral Peary by his friends. Peary lived in Fryeburg for some time, and surveyed part of the town.

636 Main St., Fryeburg, 935-3021

They have not been open very long, and they don't have a Web site yet, but that seems to be all they're lacking. For a great place to have a cool brew or grab a bite stop, off here and say hello to Laurel and Hardy. (Life-size statues, that is.)

624 Main St., Fryeburg, 935-2720

This is a very interesting antique shop. Originally opened in 1935 as a Shell gas station, it was given new life as an antique store in 1975 and is still owned by the original owner. If you have any questions about Fryeburg, ask Polly Lutte, she is full of information. Seasonal hours here, so call ahead if you want to visit.

Main and River streets, Fryeburg, www.fryeburgmaine.org/new_recreation.html

There's a large gazebo here that hosts music events in the summer. One of 12 parks in Fryeburg. Visit the Web site for more information.

97 Main St., Fryeburg, 935-3639, www.mainetourism.com

Stop in and talk to Dana, Mary or "Doc" if you have any questions about the area. They will be celebrating their first anniversary on May 23 with, among other things, a huge birthday cake, displays from the Gray Wildlife Park, the White Mountain National Forest and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, gift drawings, and Maine refreshments, including blueberry soda.