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Hampton Beach Boardwalk for Summer Fun

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Hampton Beach, NH is a popular vacation spot for a lot of New Englanders. During July and August, Hampton Beach boardwalk is packed with people and cars. The area is a peninsula surrounded by marshland, which means the tourist area is very densely populated. Subsequently, this is the major perk of vacationing here: all of the cottages are within walking distance to the beach and the boardwalk – you’ll never have to get in your car.

Busy boardwalk at Hampton Beach

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Filed Under: Hampton, Summer Activities Tagged With: arcade, beach trip, fried food, vacation

Quabbin Reservoir Hiking: Exploring an Abandoned Town

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One of the Quabbin Reservoir hiking trails leads to Dana, MA. Dana is a former city in central Massachusetts that was disincorporated in 1938 to make way for the Quabbin Reservoir.  Parts of the city still remain even after the area was flooded to create the reservoir. The trail begins at Gate 40 and is open to the public.

The towns around the trails are also full of great things to do before or after Quabbin Reservoir hiking.

The signage at the beginning of the path that leads up to Dana Common [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Barre, Dana, Petersham, Spring Activities Tagged With: abandoned area, country store, hiking, ice cream

Goosewing Beach in Little Compton, RI

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Goosewing Beach

I discovered this little gem called Goosewing Beach in Little Compton, RI by word-of-mouth from a friend. It is one of the most rewarding treks I've made in a long time. For me, it's a little bit of a hike from where I live and off the beaten path … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Little Compton, Summer Activities, Tiverton Tagged With: beach, coffee, country store, seafood

7 Famous Landmarks in Rhode Island Worth Visiting

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Block Island Southeast Lighthouse on Block Island, Rhode Island is a must-see

It is often the tourists who seek out the famous landmarks in Rhode Island as it's easy for local residents to forget such great places exist in their own backyard. How often do we get bogged down by daily life and put off exploring these important … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Rhode Island Tagged With: attractions, famous landmarks, historic, travel guide

Successful Companies that Started in Massachusetts

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The sign for the original Dunkin' Donuts in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Many successful businesses got their start in Massachusetts. Some of these companies offer tours of their facilities or have kept their flagship location open after all these years.  I've crafted a list of the most interesting national (or in some … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Massachusetts Tagged With: factory tour, first location

4 Best Routes for an RV Road Trip

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RV Road Trips

Matt and I are fiends for road trips. We take them all of the time. They are a great way to disconnect from the stress of daily life and set off on an adventure. One thing we have always wanted to try was to take a road trip with an RV. This is our … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: road trip

10 Awesome Things to Do in the BVI

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British Virgin Islands

Going on vacation is great; we all love to escape daily activities and have some relaxing and carefree time in amazing locations. One such location is definitely the British Virgin Islands — the paradisaical gem of the Caribbean region.If you are … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: British Virgin Islands Tagged With: travel guide

Cold Weather Biking Tips – How to Survive the Winter

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Cold Weather Biking

Winter is upon us, it's cold, dark and the snow keeps us isolated. It's hard to get motivated to do anything outside in this weather, but some of us still choose to commute or simply drive around on our bikes despite the harsh conditions. It is still … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: biking, cold weather

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Hi! I’m Craig

and I love to explore. My love of exploration has brought me all over the world. Now, I'm back in my hometown putting the skills I learned abroad toward seeking out and reviewing interesting places in New England and beyond. [Read More]

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