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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 ...

Vacation Spotlight: Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is a fantastic place to take a summer roadtrip especially if you conveniently live within a reasonable 4-6 hour drive. Even though this is the busiest time of the year, you will be ...

Worcester Art Museum: An Impressive Massachusetts Gem

Worcester Art Museum, the second largest art museum in New England, is a gorgeous 4 floor facility which displays over 35,000 impressive works of art. It opened in 1898, making it one of the older ...

Hiking Hotspot: Camelback Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona

Camelback Mountain is a challenging, yet iconic hike in Phoenix. At 2704 feet, it is the highest mountain in the city, so the climb up (esp in the desert heat) is pretty rough. Because of the ...

Lincoln Woods State Park: A Rhode Island Gem

Lincoln Woods State Park is a beautiful Rhode Island state park located just a short drive from Providence (~20min). Summer activities include: hiking, jogging, fishing, picnicking, and swimming at ...

Summer Beach Spotlight: Horseneck Beach in Westport, Massachusetts

Horseneck Beach State Reservation is a large public beach located on Buzzards Bay in Southeastern Massachusetts. According to my sister who has lived in the region for many years, this popular beach ...

Blue Hills Reservation: A Beautiful Hiking Oasis Just Outside of Boston!

Blue Hills Reservation is a 7000 acre park located just a short drive away from Boston. During the summer months, it’s a popular choice for hiking, swimming, and mountain biking. Mike and I ...

Hiking Hotspot: North Menan Butte in Rexburg, Idaho

Ever since we moved out West, Mike and I noticed many mountains have letters on the side for the town name which is pretty cool. The North Menan Butte Trail in Rexburg is referred to as ...

Aquidneck Lobster Bar in Newport, RI: Seafood & Scenic Views

Mike and I have been taking a lot of daytrips to beautiful Newport as it is such an easy drive from Fall River. I love all the little coastal towns we can visit so easily – it’s one of ...