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Fall River Heritage State Park: Fantastic Views of the Taunton River

As a resident of Fall River for the past few years, I have regularly used the beautiful boardwalk at Fall River Heritage State Park for my 5k training. I can jog right over from my apartment and ...

Jamestown Island, Rhode Island: The Search for Sea Glass

Newport, Rhode Island is one of my favorite quick getaways from Southeast Massachusetts. There is lots of history to explore, wonderful local restaurants, and beautiful beaches. On a recent cruise, ...

Myles Standish State Forest – Hiking in Southeast Massachusetts

Myles Standish State Forest is a large & beautiful state forest located in Southeastern Massachusetts, about 45 minutes south of Boston, in the towns of Plymouth and Carver. There are plenty of ...

Islesboro, Maine: A Peaceful Retreat Away from the Mainland

Islesboro, a tiny island located off the coast of Maine, is only accessible via ferry from Lincolnville, Maine. I had the very unique opportunity to live in this popular summer colony a few years ...

Southern California Beaches: The Best Beaches of LA & Orange County

Update: I’ve explored a lot more in Southern California since initially writing this post. Please check out my Socal tourist vacation guide for more info on the best beaches, mountain hiking ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...