Posts in Category: Nature | Top Ten Travel List

Boston Skyline Views: A Hike through Blue Hills Reservation

On our second visit to Blue Hills Reservation, a beautiful 7000 acre hiking oasis in Milton, Massachusetts, we decided to hike the popular “Red Loop Trail.” This scenic trek takes you to ...

Summer Fun on the Cape Cod Canal Bike Path

Yesterday morning, Mike and I took a 14 mile long bike ride along the Cape Cod Canal Bike Trail in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Since relocating, we have been exploring a lot of the gorgeous bike ...

Exploring Nature at Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge

Taking a scenic nature stroll at this small, but lovely preserve is an ideal escape near beautiful, but busy Newport, one of Rhode Island’s most popular tourist destinations. Mike and I ...

Vacation Spotlight: Islesboro, Maine

Islesboro, a small island located off the coast of Maine is a wonderful secluded summer getaway. The 14 mile Long Island is located 3 miles off the coast of Lincolnville and only accessible via ...

Beautiful Idaho Waterfalls: Mesa & Shoshone Falls

Mesa Falls and Shoshone Falls are 2 spectacular waterfalls located in southern Idaho. Both are worthy of a visit for the breathtaking views, peaceful setting, and prime photo opportunities. I ...

Hiking Hotspot: Camden Hills State Park in Camden, Maine

Camden Hills State Park offers over 30 miles of scenic hiking trails. The park is located in beautiful Camden, whose fitting slogan is “Where the Mountains Meet the Sea.” This beautiful ...

Scenic & Sandy East Lyme Connecticut Beaches

This past weekend, Mike and I visited 2 different beaches in East Lyme, Connecticut. Both Hole in the Wall and Rocky Neck State Park Beach are located in Niantic, a village in East Lyme that is well ...

Vacation Spotlight: Lake Tahoe

One of my favorite vacation destinations, gorgeous Lake Tahoe on the California/Nevada border, offers a multitude of recreational activities no matter the season. I visited this area for the first ...

Zoo New England – The Franklin Park Zoo

Update: After living in Massachusetts for numerous years, I can say that my favorite zoo is actually Roger Williams in Providence. It’s relatively small at just 40 acres, but beautifully ...

10 Tips for Western Road Trips

Driving through the Western US is an amazing experience, although you need to be prepared for potential drawbacks. These include: long stretches of barren land, diverse and constantly changing ...