Posts in Category: Free things to do

Little Red School House: Serenity just outside of Chicago

Little Red School House is one of my favorite places to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. This nature preserve is located just 20 minutes outside of Chicago, so it’s an easy escape for ...

Castle Rock State Park: Scenic Views of the Rock River

Castle Rock State Park is a 2000 acre park located on the Rock River, near the small town of Oregon, Illinois. Mike and I visit this park often when traveling to the Dixon area (I recommend touring ...

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail: Beautiful Biking in Cuyahoga County

Mike and I took our first ride on the amazing Towpath trail while passing through Cleveland on a cross country roadtrip from Massachusetts to Chicago. This amazing trail stretches on for 90 miles ...

10 Free Things to do in Southern California

I recently moved to the Long Beach area and was surprised by the amount of free attractions throughout the Southern California region. As my rent is quite expensive, I make sure to take full ...

Boston Skyline Views: A Hike through Blue Hills Reservation

On our second visit to Blue Hills Reservation, a beautiful 7000 acre hiking oasis in Milton, Massachusetts, we decided to hike the popular “Red Loop Trail.” This scenic trek takes you to ...

Summer Fun on the Cape Cod Canal Bike Path

Yesterday morning, Mike and I took a 14 mile long bike ride along the Cape Cod Canal Bike Trail in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Since relocating, we have been exploring a lot of the gorgeous bike ...

Exploring Nature at Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge

Taking a scenic nature stroll at this small, but lovely preserve is an ideal escape near beautiful, but busy Newport, one of Rhode Island’s most popular tourist destinations. Mike and I ...

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 ...

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 ...