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Hiking Hotspot: Camden Hills State Park in Camden, Maine

Camden Hills State Park offers over 30 miles of scenic hiking trails. The park is located in beautiful Camden, whose fitting slogan is “Where the Mountains Meet the Sea.” This beautiful ...

Scenic & Sandy East Lyme Connecticut Beaches

This past weekend, Mike and I visited 2 different beaches in East Lyme, Connecticut. Both Hole in the Wall and Rocky Neck State Park Beach are located in Niantic, a village in East Lyme that is well ...

Vacation Spotlight: Lake Tahoe

One of my favorite vacation destinations, gorgeous Lake Tahoe on the California/Nevada border, offers a multitude of recreational activities no matter the season. I visited this area for the first ...

Zoo New England – The Franklin Park Zoo

Update: After living in Massachusetts for numerous years, I can say that my favorite zoo is actually Roger Williams in Providence. It’s relatively small at just 40 acres, but beautifully ...

Vacation Spotlight: Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is a fantastic place to take a summer roadtrip especially if you conveniently live within a reasonable 4-6 hour drive. Even though this is the busiest time of the year, you will be ...

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 ...

Summer Beach Spotlight: Horseneck Beach in Westport, Massachusetts

Horseneck Beach State Reservation is a large public beach located on Buzzards Bay in Southeastern Massachusetts. According to my sister who has lived in the region for many years, this popular beach ...

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 ...

Hiking Hotspot: North Menan Butte in Rexburg, Idaho

Ever since we moved out West, Mike and I noticed many mountains have letters on the side for the town name which is pretty cool. The North Menan Butte Trail in Rexburg is referred to as ...