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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 ...

10 Tips for Western Road Trips

Driving through the Western US is an amazing experience, although you need to be prepared for potential drawbacks. These include: long stretches of barren land, diverse and constantly changing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aquidneck Lobster Bar in Newport, RI: Seafood & Scenic Views

Mike and I have been taking a lot of daytrips to beautiful Newport as it is such an easy drive from Fall River. I love all the little coastal towns we can visit so easily – it’s one of ...

Gloucester: Visiting Crow’s Nest, The location of “The Perfect Storm”

The Crow’s Nest is the bar featured in the movie, The Perfect Storm. Just an hour or so north of Boston, you can visit the bar actually frequented by the fishermen who lost their lives on the ...

Shopping, Dining & Fireworks at Patriot Place

Patriot Place is an outdoor shopping center located adjacent to Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. This open air center opened in 2008, making it a fairly recent addition to the ...