Hillsborough River State Park is one of Florida’s oldest parks with an opening date back in 1938. Over 7 miles of hiking trails and a 2 mile walking/biking loop around the park allow you to lose yourself in this beautiful wilderness setting. The trails feel so remote (for Florida) that you ...

Pinellas County, Florida’s largest park is Fort De Soto, a St. Petersburg treasure consisting of 1136 beautiful acres of beaches, mangroves, hardwoods, and wetlands. The beautiful beaches found here are frequently rated amongst the best in the country. Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast ...

Hiking is one of the best activities to incorporate into your vacation. Not only does it allow you to explore a beautiful area of the country that you might otherwise not have seen, it is also free (or at least cheap), an excellent workout, and a perfect opportunity for photography. Hiking ...

This weekend, Mike and I embarked on the 11 mile journey from Dunedin to Tarpon Springs, Florida via the popular Pinellas Trail biking/walking path. The entire journey is 40+ miles (starting in St. Petersburg and ending in Tarpon Springs), however, we felt like taking a leisurely Saturday ride. ...

In New Port Richey, Florida, you will find gorgeous 8000 acre Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park. The highlight here is a fantastic 6.7 mile (out and back) paved bike trail (part of the 42 mile long Suncoast Trail). This gorgeous trail is tree-lined for the entire route. The path is pretty flat and ...

New England is a picturesque & historical area of the country loaded with endless opportunities for recreation, entertainment, and education. Whether you are into history, sports, photography, great dining, or the outdoors, you are bound to find more than a few things to do. Massachusetts, ...

Sunday afternoon, after embarking on Boston’s historic Freedom Trail, Mike and I were ready for a fulfilling healthy lunch. After walking roughly 6 miles, we were ready to sit down and enjoy some healthy food! We have been trying to eat healthier and decided to stop at Beverly Organic Garden ...

Boston’s metro area is home to a number of great vegan restaurants. Although the city is more known for its’ abundance of fantastic seafood and Italian restaurants, you can still find a few pockets of excellent vegan options within the city and surrounding area. This list will look at ...

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to visit 2 vegan hotspots in Allston, a neighborhood on the west side of Boston. Allston is one of the best places in the city for vegan food with a number of enticing options. Mike and I visited Root (a vegan restaurant and juicery)  and FoMu (a vegan ...

This weekend, Mike and I decided to brave the cold for a short, brisk hike at Great Neck Wildlife Refuge in Wareham, Massachusetts. The decision to wear hiking boots as opposed to gym shoes came in handy as there was still a bit of leftover snow on the trails. This sanctuary was very peaceful and ...