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Summer Beach Spotlight: Horseneck Beach in Westport, Massachusetts

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 ...

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Blue Hills Reservation: A Beautiful Hiking Oasis Just Outside of Boston!

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 ...

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La Scala: Excellent Authentic Italian in Randolph, Massachusetts

La Scala: Excellent Authentic Italian in Randolph, Massachusetts

On the way home from Boston one day, Mike and I were searching for an Italian restaurant. One of the things we love about living here is that it is so easy to find good food all over, not just in ...

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Hiking Hotspot: North Menan Butte in Rexburg, Idaho

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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Lizzie Borden: The Fall River Tragedy

Lizzie Borden: The Fall River Tragedy

“Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one.” Today, we decided to tour the Lizzie Borden house, located in ...

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20 Great US Touristy Attractions…Part 1

20 Great US Touristy Attractions…Part 1

After many years of traveling, I have learned that some tourist attractions are worth every penny, while others leave you wishing you would have spent your money elsewhere. I have compiled a list of ...

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Shopping, Dining & Fireworks at Patriot Place

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 ...

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Running into Gillette Stadium: Finish at the 50 5k!

Running into Gillette Stadium: Finish at the 50 5k!

UPDATE: According to their Facebook page, this event was cancelled in 2023. I hope they bring it back one of these days as it was such an incredible experience. I am sure many others would agree ...

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