Posts in Category: Free things to do

Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary: Beautiful Views of Buzzards Bay

Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary is a 600+ acre refuge located in Southeast Massachusetts, in the town of Westport. There are 7 miles of trails available for exploring and photographing the beautiful ...

A Winter Walk Through Great Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

This weekend, Mike and I decided to brave the cold for a short, brisk hike at Great Neck Wildlife Refuge in Wareham, Massachusetts. We have been checking out a lot of these little preserves since ...

Winter Scenes at Buzzard’s Bay Little Harbor Beach

On our return trip from hiking at Great Neck Wildlife Refuge, Mike and I caught a glimpse of a beautiful beach in Buzzards Bay. We decided to pull over and take a walk. Little Harbor Beach, located ...

Winter Fun: Snowshoeing at Myles Standish State Forest

Getting out into the cold weather and snow doesn’t sound like much fun until you break out the cross country skis and other snow equipment. The brisk long winters of Massachusetts can be hard ...

Fall is in the Air at Connecticut’s Devil’s Hopyard State Park

Devil’s Hopyard State Park in Southeastern Connecticut is the best place in the region for fall sightseeing. Beautiful 60 foot Chapman Falls, scenic hiking trails, a historic covered bridge, ...

A Beautiful Fall Hike through Blue Hills Reservation

Blue Hills is one of the most beautiful places to hike near the city. This 7000 acre urban oasis, located just 10 miles outside of Boston, is an amazing place to visit any time of year. I love that ...

Minuteman Bikeway: The Perfect New England Fall Ride

Massachusetts sees some of the most brilliant fall color in all of New England, which is no short feat considering the entire Northeast region is so gorgeous this time of year. Since moving here, I ...

The Beautiful Canyons of Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park

Starved Rock State Park is frequently rated the top natural attraction in Illinois. Being a Chicago native, I had always heard good things about this place but never had the opportunity to check it ...

10 Free Things to Do & See in Chicago

Visiting a big city does not always equate to spending big bucks. In fact, cities can often be the cheapest tourist destinations considering the many free attractions. Chicago is home to some of the ...

Chicago Lakefront Path: 36 Miles of Stunning Lake and Skyline Views

I have always wanted to spend the day riding along Chicago’s magnificent lakeshore biking path. Despite living in the city for more than 20 years, I never managed the opportunity. I had heard ...