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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 ...

3 Things to do in Fall River, Massachusetts

Fall River, the 10th largest city in Massachusetts, offers plenty of interesting attractions for history buffs. It’s located just a half hour outside of Providence and an hour from Boston, so ...

5 Things to do in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, the largest city in Rhode Island, is the ideal destination for a summer or winter daytrip from many New England cities. Located only an hour and a half from Boston, Rhode Island’s ...

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 ...

Vacation Spotlight: Islesboro, Maine

Islesboro, a small island located off the coast of Maine is a wonderful secluded summer getaway. The 14 mile Long Island is located 3 miles off the coast of Lincolnville and only accessible via ...

Beautiful Idaho Waterfalls: Mesa & Shoshone Falls

Mesa Falls and Shoshone Falls are 2 spectacular waterfalls located in southern Idaho. Both are worthy of a visit for the breathtaking views, peaceful setting, and prime photo opportunities. I ...