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 August 4, 2022

St. Louis: The Arch Is Cool, But There’s So Much More

Towering 630 feet over the city of St. Louis, Gateway Arch rises gracefully from the banks of the Mississippi River. There is a timeless quality to the sleek, stainless steel design—it perfectly embodies the spirit of exploration, just as it was meant to do. The arch is, undeniably, the iconic symbol of St. Louis. But there’s […]

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Categories : Missouri, National Parks, Travel
Tags : Babler State Park, Balkan Treat Box, Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, Dred Scott, Forest Park, Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Zoo
 July 18, 2022

Hot Times In Huntsville And Memphis

When we left Florida in mid-June, we knew that a heat dome was headed our way, and that we were going to be driving straight into it. We briefly debated rerouting our trip. But there wasn’t anywhere within a reasonable distance where we could escape the heat. “How bad can it be?” we asked each […]

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Categories : Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Travel
Tags : Dixon Gallery and Garden, Huntsville Botanical Garden, Memphis, Monte Sano State Park, Tom Sawyer RV Park, Waterfowling Heritage Center
 July 6, 2022

The Long Road To True Equality: Montgomery, Alabama

I grew up in the Jim Crow South, when segregation was the law of the land. Although I was a child, I have clear memories of “white” and “colored” drinking fountains. On a bus trip downtown—I was less than five years old—I remember a Black woman being told by the driver to move to the […]

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Categories : Alabama, Travel
Tags : Gunter Hill campground, Legacy Museum, Montgomery, Montgomery capitol, National Memorial for Peace and Justice
 May 21, 2022

Quiet Time On Cape Cod

Our fall journey down the East Coast in 2019 was deliberately designed to highlight a slew of city adventures, including Boston, New York, and Washington D.C. We enjoy our city adventures—and we also need the respite of nature. Following our visit to Boston and Salem, we took refuge for several days on Cape Cod. Settling […]

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Categories : Massachusetts, Travel
Tags : Atlantic Oaks RV Park, Cape Cod National Seashore
 May 13, 2022

Boston, After 25 Years Away (Bonus: Surprisingly Charming Salem)

On a whim, when I was 30 years old, I moved to Boston. And I stayed for almost a decade. I fell in love with the pretty little city by the sea, the lush and lovely parks, the interesting neighborhoods, and the never-ending array of intriguing things to do. Sometimes, memories are cast in a […]

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Categories : Massachusetts, Travel
Tags : Boston, Modern Pastry, Neptune Oyster, Salem, Salem Maritime National Historic Site
 May 5, 2022

A Peek Into The Gilded Age: Newport, Rhode Island

One of the premier attractions in tiny Rhode Island is a swath of 19th-century Gilded Age mansions. Perched high on a cliff, they overlook the Atlantic Ocean, tangible ghosts of an era when the wealthy elite fancied themselves as American royalty. Located in the coastal town of Newport, the opulent mansions were once a summer […]

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Categories : Rhode Island, Travel
Tags : Cliff Walk, Fishermens Memorial State Park, Gilded Age mansions, Newport Mansions, South Country Bike Path
 April 26, 2022

A Collection Of Cool Stuff, And Other Vermont Attractions

Those of you who have been reading our blog for a while know my feelings about accumulating too much stuff in life, particularly things that we don’t use or don’t love. In 2013, we dramatically pared down our belongings to prepare for full time traveling. More recently, and more traumatically, we’ve spent countless hours sorting […]

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Categories : Travel, Vermont
Tags : Barr Hill distillery, Burlington, Electra Havemeyer Webb, Honey Road, Montpelier, Shelburne Farms, Shelburne Museum
 April 18, 2022

Fall Brilliance In New Hampshire

When I was in my early 30s, I lived in Boston for almost a decade. New Hampshire was my favorite place to go for fall color, and I’ve long wanted to return to share that experience with Eric. In mid-October, we spent a week immersed in the fiery reds and golds of New Hampshire’s autumn […]

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Categories : New Hampshire, Travel
Tags : Barley and Salt, Castle in the Clouds, Cotton Valley Rail Trail, Fall color in New Hampshire, Franconia Notch, Kancamagus Highway, Lake Winnipesaukee
 April 11, 2022

Traveling Down The Coast Of Maine: Acadia To Portland

After our 10 idyllic days in Acadia National Park, we started our journey down the Maine coast the first of October. With 3,478-miles of tidal shoreline, it would take months to investigate all of the nooks and crannies of the craggy coast of Maine. At every bend, there’s a quaint coastal village, picturesque lighthouse, or […]

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Categories : Maine, Travel
Tags : Boothbay Craft Brewery, Bug Park Lighthouse, Central Provisions, Duckfat Frites, Oxbow Brewing, Rockland Lighthouse, Terlingua Restaurant, Watershed Tavern, Wild Duck RV Park
 April 2, 2022

The Magic Of Acadia National Park

There’s something magical about Acadia National Park. We love the national parks of the Pacific Northwest and the parks of the desert and red rock Southwest. And Yellowstone, with its surreal landscape, will always be one of our favorites. But there’s something special about Acadia National Park…a unique combination of natural beauty and rich history…the […]

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Categories : Maine, National Parks, Travel
Tags : Abbe Museum, Acadia National Park, Asticou Azalea Garden, Bar Harbor, Bass Harbor Light Station, hiking Acadia, Islesford, Jordan Pond, Little Cranberry Island, Pemetic Mountain, Schoodic Peninsula, South Bubbles hike, Thuya Garden, Wild Gardens of Acadia
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  • St. Louis: The Arch Is Cool, But There’s So Much More
  • Hot Times In Huntsville And Memphis
  • The Long Road To True Equality: Montgomery, Alabama
  • A Brand New Adventure (And The Challenge Of Leaving Home)
  • A Time Of Sorrow…And Anger
  • Quiet Time On Cape Cod
  • Boston, After 25 Years Away (Bonus: Surprisingly Charming Salem)
  • A Peek Into The Gilded Age: Newport, Rhode Island
  • A Collection Of Cool Stuff, And Other Vermont Attractions
  • Fall Brilliance In New Hampshire

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