A visit to Maine has been on my wish list of travel destinations since reading Patricia McLachlan’s, Sarah, Plain and Tall. When I learned we were relocating to New England, I have to admit one of my first thoughts was ‘Maine, here I come!’. Portland is located in the southern portion of the state along the coast of Casco Bay. With […]
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Pikachu – where are you? It seems that the Pokemon franchise, dating back to the 1990s, is back and in full force with its newest game, Pokemon Go. Is the game a chance for exercise and exploration, or one more reason to be glued to your devices, I’ll leave that for you to decide.
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Ever wonder what can make an entire boat of passengers say “Awww” at the exact same time? Spotting a young Harbor Seal sunning itself on a rock, for one. Harbor Seals arrive to the waters of the Narragansett around November seeking the comforts the Bay has to offer. Namely, protection from predators, an abundance of food and the
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In 2006, a movie entitled Night At The Museum made all of us fall in love with history. For some it was love at first sight, while for others it rekindled a love we had not explored since World History classes in high school. We fell in love with the historical characters depicted in the movie as they came to life each
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Whenever I asked the question where should I go when visiting New York, seasoned New Yorkers would almost always reply, “You will never see it all, so pick one area and explore it!” Whether you are visiting for a day or a week, this is excellent advice. There truly is no way to do it all. Picking just one area to
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Our family recently relocated from the Midwest to New England. One of the best parts of relocating is getting to explore new places. The possibilities are endless for short jaunts, day trips, and weekend getaways. The problem is deciding which trip to do first. A mid-winter break in the New England schools provided the perfect
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As part of the inaugural Columbus Craft Beer Week, Experience Columbus will launch the Columbus Ale Trail. The trail will highlight the city’s booming craft beer scene in a Brew Book, featuring 25 local breweries. Columbus’ rich history in craft brewing, in addition to the breadth and depth of the local products brewed, has put
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Vermont may be a small, unpopulated state (only Wyoming is less populated), but it offers big adventure, whether your adventure takes place out of doors, at a table, or at any of the wonderful spots around the state. What makes the state worth a visit? Let’s take a look. The Big Apple to Vermont in
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Many travelers love Arizona for its temperate winter climate and diverse tourism experiences. But how many of these fun and fascinating facts about Arizona do you know? Arizona has 3,928 mountain peaks and summits—more mountains than any one of the other Mountain States (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming). All of New
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Arkansas is located in the south-central region of the United States and is home to over three million people. It’s diverse geography and topography are home to eight NPS sites or trails, each with its own special story. Let’s take a look at the Arkansas National Parks, rich in history, natural beauty, and the rugged
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