Did you know that this week is National Park Week? From April 22nd to April 26th, every national park will have free admission. This is a great time to take advantage of no admission prices and enjoy a nice hike during the perfect spring weather. There are over 400 national parks in the U.S. To ...

Spring is one of the best times of the year to plan a trip to Virginia Beach. Assuming you visit outside of prime spring break season, crowds are virtually non existent. It’s nice to stroll along a beautiful beach minus the noisy tourist crowds. Anyone seeking peace and relaxation will ...

The Virginia Beach boardwalk is a beautiful 3 mile stretch of land along the Atlantic Ocean. Visiting during the spring months is a great idea as you will be able to enjoy the double benefit of fewer crowds and cooler temperatures. One of my favorite aspects about the Virginia Beach boardwalk is ...

Best Western Plus Oceanfront (Update: Now Sandcastle Resort) was a perfect choice for our Virginia Beach vacation. It is located right on the boardwalk, and thus, offers fabulous views of the Atlantic Ocean. All rooms in the main building come with individual balconies. Just make sure to book an ...

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is a top rated aquarium located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is a great daytime destination for anyone vacationing in the area as it is just a short drive away from the boardwalk. When you tire of the heat and sunshine, plan a cool air ...

The 3 mile long Virginia Beach boardwalk features a separate biking and walking path. Being an avid cyclist I really appreciated the separate path. Visiting during April was the perfect time to bike as there were barely any other cyclists on the path. The weather (low 80’s) was beautiful for ...

Last weekend, Mike and I decided to take a drive over to Plymouth, Massachusetts for a stroll along the waterfront. This was our first time back in several years, so we decided to head over to Plymouth Rock and take a few updated pictures. Unfortunately, the Mayflower II replica is currently ...

Fall River Heritage State Park is located on the Taunton River in Fall River, Massachusetts. There is a small boardwalk (about a 1.25 mile walking path), an antique carousel, and a World War II Memorial. Adjacent to the state park lies Battleship Cove, a maritime and war museum. The USS ...

Copicut Woods is a nature preserve located in Southeastern Massachusetts in the town of Fall River. There are over 5 miles of marked trails at this 516 acre preserve. Other activities include biking and cross country skiing and snowshoeing during the winter months. Although the trails are far from ...

I took a trip out to Jamestown Rhode Island this weekend to look for sea glass. Jamestown is located on Conanicut Island about a ten minute drive from Newport. The island is connected by bridge and you have to pay a small toll to pass ($2). The views going over the bridge are magnificent! ...