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My Favorite Touristy Hiking Destinations

Update: I’ve done so much more hiking since originally writing this article. A few other fantastic hiking destinations I’ve lived in recently include: Flagstaff (a gorgeous 4 season ...

Spring Break Travel: My Favorite Quiet Spring Break Destinations

Are you planning a spring getaway? You could travel to a popular warm weather hotspot or you could visit a quieter natural destination for more peace and relaxation. I have come up with a few ideas ...

Cross country skiing at New Hampshire’s Bretton Woods Nordic Center

Bretton Woods Nordic Center, located in the beautiful White Mountains National Forest, is one of the largest Nordic centers in the East. The center is located on the grounds of the gorgeous Omni Mt. ...

A Fantastic, Snowy Winter Getaway in the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Mike and I have been itching to take a winter trip to New Hampshire’s White Mountains. We hiked within the national forest a few times in the summer, but really wanted to come back to stay in ...

Road Trip Oddities: The Hobo Pool in Saratoga, Wyoming

I love checking out quirky roadside attractions on road trips – it helps break up an otherwise long and boring drive. On a recent very long trip from Idaho to Chicago, Mike and I decided to ...

Don’t hibernate all winter! Visit Harriman State Park in Idaho!

We moved to a little town called Idaho Falls this year. We have enjoyed easy access to national parks during our time living here. The cold weather season can be tough if you are not into winter ...

50 fun things to do this winter in Chicago!

Chicago is a wonderful city with endless opportunities for entertainment and recreation (and I am not just saying this as a native!). The Windy City’s world-class museums, cultural ...

My Top Winter Travel Destinations

I see winter travel as a great way to break up the monotony of a slow, dark, and sometimes boring season. I hear many people complain about the lack of sunshine and shorter daylight hours. It helps ...

A weekend in the White Mountains of New Hampshire

This past weekend, Mike and I decided to take a trip up from the Greater Boston metro area to the White Mountains in New Hampshire. The drive wasn’t too bad ~4 hours, making it a great quick ...

A Fall bike ride through New England’s Myles Standish State Forest

I love New England in the fall – the cool brisk weather, the gorgeous foliage, the history, and most of all, the abundance of gorgeous parks. Since moving to Plymouth County, Mike and I fell ...