Destinations

As part of our back-road adventures across the United States, we’ve toured some pretty amazing places, but most of our family agrees that some of our southwest road trips have been the…

We travel up and down the east coast a lot.  Although I currently hang my hat in Vermont, I have lived in Maine, New York, Maryland, and Florida. In each ephemeral landing spot, I’ve…

Not too long ago, our family embarked on a monumental road trip, covering more than 10,000 miles in a Pontiac Vibe over the course of two and a half months. We stayed…

I’m an east coast girl at heart, but I’ve never been in love with east coast beaches. All that sun and sand, and all those people trying to inch onto your blanket…

First piece of advice — never trust the weather in Vermont, especially in the spring and fall. A spring camping trip can be sweet and sunny, or it can be a lesson…

Have you ever been to a hot air balloon festival?  I’ve got a thing for these magical aircrafts, which is kind of funny, because not many people are more afraid of heights…

Are you looking for more ways to get outside this year? As of 2014, there were 10,234 state parks in the United States, and the number grows larger each year. America’s state…

Glacier-clad peaks, virgin forests, vast turquoise lakes, and sub-alpine meadows, North Cascades National Park is a gem of a wilderness — one that is often overlooked by tourists and revered by rugged…

Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a bustling coastal city that welcomes visitors in all four seasons. The town is known for its historical preservation, tax-free shopping, and incredible waterfront views, but it’s also…

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