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 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
 March 19, 2022

Dusting Off Our 2019 Adventures: Lubec, Maine

In approximately three months, we’ll be taking off on a four-month trip to explore Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. But before we’re immersed in brand new adventures, I want to complete writing about the last part of our 2019 journey, as we traveled from Nova Scotia to Florida. Browsing through photos, I feel as though I’ve […]

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Categories : Maine, National Parks, New Brunswick, Travel
Tags : Campobello Island, Eleanor Roosevelt, Lubec, Sunset Point Campground, Tea with Eleanor, West Quoddy Lighthouse
 March 10, 2022

Two Years In Florida

It’s hard to believe that we’ve been in Florida for two years now. Settling into life here in the Florida Panhandle, we’re getting more involved in the community, participating in local festivities, and enjoying time with both local and visiting friends. This is finally beginning to feel like home. Finding Peace In Difficult Times I […]

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Categories : Florida, Musings
Tags : Apalachicola Mardi Gras Parade, Audubon volunteering, Forgotten Coast
 February 23, 2022

Biking The Virginia Creeper Trail: Southwestern Virginia

We have a spare tire cover that proclaims, “All Who Wander Are Not Lost.” It’s a wonderful philosophical statement for those who love to travel. Except when you really ARE lost. On a one-lane mountain road. Heading in the wrong direction. With no cell coverage. At that moment, the spare tire cover becomes an embarrassment. […]

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Categories : Travel, Virginia
Tags : Creeper Trail Campground, Virginia Creeper Trail
 February 9, 2022

Fall On The Blue Ridge Parkway

We’ve always wanted to catch the fall colors along the Blue Ridge Parkway. In early October, we got our chance as we left Lake Toxaway and headed to the North Carolina High Country, nestled in the northwest corner of the state. Driving the parkway while towing a trailer is surprisingly easy. The speed limit is […]

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Categories : National Parks, North Carolina, Travel
Tags : Anvil Arts Gallery, Banner Elk, Beacon Heights Trail, Blowing Rock, Blowing Rock Art Museum, Boone, Driving Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking Blue Ridge Trails, Linville Falls, Linville Falls Winery, Moses Cone Memorial Park, Over Yonder Restaurant, Rough Ridge Trail, Stick Boy Bread Company, Tanawha Trail, The Blue Ridge Parkway, The Speckled Trout, Valle Crucis
 January 2, 2022

Happy New Year: The Sacred And The Profane

At the dawn of a new year, I always spend a bit of time reflecting on the past year and thinking about my hopes and dreams for the coming year. I don’t know about you, but 2021 was another strange and disorienting year for us. Better than 2020, that’s for sure. But still strange. If […]

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Categories : Musings
 December 21, 2021

Waterfalls Galore: Western North Carolina (& Happy Holidays!)

We’ve seen a lot of waterfalls in our travels, but we’ve never seen anything like the wealth of waterfalls concentrated in Western North Carolina. During our two month summer stay, we visited 22 different waterfalls. Most involved hiking, but some were very short hikes. And there was a not-to-be-missed waterfall that required only a quarter-mile […]

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Categories : North Carolina, Travel
Tags : Dry Falls, DuPont Forest, Gorges State Park, Greenland Creek Falls, Rainbow Falls, Schoolhouse Falls, Triple Falls Trail, Turtleback Falls, Whitewater Falls
 December 3, 2021

Fall 2021: At Home In Florida

We’ve been home for almost six weeks now. This is a near perfect time to be in Florida. We’re enjoying gathering around the fire pit in the evenings, but it’s still lovely for a stroll on the beach during the day. I’m grateful to be here. And to be perfectly honest, I’m still adjusting to […]

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Categories : Adventures With The Kitty, Florida, Musings
Tags : Apalachicola, Crooked River lighthouse, Lantern fest, Seafood festival
 November 9, 2021

Little Mountain Towns With Big Appeal: Western NC

During our two months at Lake Toxaway, we spent a lot of time traveling up and down Highway 64. It winds through thick forests, along picturesque rivers and beside roadside waterfalls, and passes through charming little towns, each with a distinct personality. Sounds idyllic, right? Ha! It’s scenic, but not relaxing—unless your idea of fun […]

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Categories : North Carolina, Travel
Tags : Brevard, Carl Sandburg Historic Site, Cashiers, Flat Rock, Hendersonville, Highlands, Pickens, Whiteside Mountain
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Eric and Laurel

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