Posts in Category: Free things to do

Copicut Woods – A Rustic Escape in Fall River, Massachusetts

We have been visiting a lot of the local preserves and parks around southeast Massachusetts since moving to Fall River. One of our favorites is Myles Standish State Park in Carver. Sometimes, when ...

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 ...

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 ...

Road Trip Oddities: The Hobo Pool in Saratoga, Wyoming

I love checking out quirky roadside attractions on road trips – it helps break up an otherwise long and boring drive. On a recent very long trip from Idaho to Chicago, Mike and I decided to ...

A Fall bike ride through New England’s Myles Standish State Forest

I love New England in the fall – the cool brisk weather, the gorgeous foliage, the history, and most of all, the abundance of gorgeous parks. Since moving to Plymouth County, Mike and I fell ...

Hershey’s Chocolate World: For Chocolate Lovers Only

On our drive up to Massachusetts, Mike and I took a detour over to the town of Hershey, PA to visit Hershey’s Chocolate World. It was basically right on our route, so we figured why not? ...

Lincoln Park Zoo Lights – A Colorful Lights Extravaganza Like No Other

Chicago is one of my favorite cities to spend Christmas in due to the many festive events and high chance of snow. Growing up in the area, I always looked forward to the cold snowy months as this is ...

Hollywood Walk of Fame: Can you find your favorite star?

The Walk of Fame is the famous 15 block section of Hollywood Blvd dedicated to stars of today and yesteryear. It is one of those touristy attractions that you have to visit just once to see what all ...

Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip: Things to do and see along Hwy 1

Mike and I just returned from a fabulous roadtrip up the California coast. Being current residents of the L.A. area, we did not have to drive very far to being the drive. The Pacific Coast Highway ...