Posts in Category: Free things to do

Glass Beach in Ft. Bragg, California: The Highest Concentration of Seaglass in the World

Ft. Bragg Beach, located on the beautiful Mendocino coast, is home to the highest concentration of beachglass in the world. Sea Glass Beach, as it is nicknamed due to the vast quantity found, is a ...

Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskill Mountains: One of the Largest Waterfalls in the East

The Catskills region of New York is a gorgeous place to visit any time of the year. The 4 main counties found within this part of the state (Ulster, Greene, Sullivan, and Delaware) all ...

Middlesex Fells Reservation: A Picturesque Hiking Oasis Near Boston

Middlesex Fells is a beautiful natural recreation oasis ideally located just a short drive from Boston. It’s a quick daytrip for anyone who wants to get away from the city congestion for a few ...

Attraction of the Week: Long Beach’s Shoreline Village & Rainbow Harbor

Shoreline Village is a gorgeous, touristy section of Long Beach (the second largest city in the Los Angeles metro area). Beautiful palm trees, meticulous landscaping, and serene views of Rainbow ...

Attraction of the Week: Southern California’s Marvin Braude Bike Trail

Sunny Southern California is a year-round outdoor lover’s paradise. Endless opportunities for recreation exist both on and off the beach. One of the best ways to get in some sun, exercise, and ...

A Peaceful Nature Walk at Caratunk Wildlife Refuge

One of the things I love most about Massachusetts is all the little preserves you can take a nature walk at any time of year. Southeast Massachusetts, in particular, is home to a lot of beautiful ...

A Peaceful Afternoon Stroll at Gertrude M. Boyden Wildlife Refuge

Mike and I took advantage of the nice weather (after a long winter) and headed out to Gertrude M. Boyden Wildlife Refuge in Taunton for an afternoon stroll. We have been exploring a lot of local ...

Attraction of the Week: Harvard University in Cambridge, MA

Harvard University, established in 1636, is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. This private Ivy League school is located in Cambridge, just a few miles north of Boston. ...

The Freedom Trail: Exploring Boston’s Past

One of the best ways to explore Boston’s rich history is by taking a 2.5 mile walk along the historic Freedom Trail. This path leads you on a gorgeous journey to 16 of the city’s most ...

A Trip Back in Time on Providence’s Historic Benefit Street

The East side of Providence is well-known for being home to Brown University. In the College Hill neighborhood, you will find some of the oldest buildings in the city. On Benefit Street, also ...