There are so many historical sites in Massachusetts that even after exploring for multiple days, we were still unable to see everything. Hence the double feature history lesson in Boston, Massachusetts. To be honest, what we did see barely scratches the surface. We learn a lot while we were there, and hopefully you will learn …
Just a Little Hocus Pocus in Salem, Massachusetts
October Festivities in Salem On our list of fun, fall activities was to experience a little Hocus Pocus in Salem, Massachusetts. Did the spooky town of witchcraft live up to the hype? Honestly, not really. I met two other fellow fulltime RVers who also took the haunted trip to Salem and they had similar things …
Conundrum of an Inquiry: Do Whales Actually Exist?
Answering the Question Do whales actually exist? This question was posed by my seven-year-old daughter after a boat ride in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Maine. We went on a three-hour whale watching cruise, launching from Boothbay Harbor. The best time to see whales near the harbor are between the months of May …
Autumn Adventures in the White Mountains
Trains, Foliage, and Incredible Weather Mount Washington Cog Railway We began our autumn adventure in the White Mountains with a train ride to the summit of Mount Washington. We had no idea any of this existed until a week prior, when we ran into a local family at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. They raved …
Searching for Giant Trolls in Boothbay, Maine
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens I’m going to be honest; I wasn’t exactly excited about visiting a botanical garden. I like flowers and nature, but the prospect of visiting a garden in Maine didn’t seem thrilling. My other concern was, how engaged will the kids be in a garden. Even though the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden …
A Little Ghosting Hunting in the Woods of Vermont
Exploring Brattleboro, Vermont Vermont is a beautiful place, rich with history and much to explore. So, what is there to do in a beautiful, historical place? A little ghost hunting in the woods, of course! Actually, Colton and I wanted to hike and explore, but the kids had zero interest. We told them we were …
Follow Along as the Kids Take You Through Letchworth State Park in Western New York
Letchworth State Park, also known as the Grand Canyon of the East, is located in Western New York. Known for its beautiful scenery and breathtaking waterfalls, there are around 50 different waterfalls in the park, the most impressive being the lower, middle and upper falls on the Genesee River. Follow along as Rylen and Lylah …
A Hike to Find the Eternal Flame in New York
Follow along as we travel into the woods to find the Eternal Flame at the Chestnut Ridge Park in Western New York. The Eternal Flame in Western New York I had vaguely heard of random flames occurring in nature, but I didn’t pay much attention to the information because I never thought I would travel …
A Boat Ride for a Close-Up Viewing of the Niagara Falls
We hopped on the boat tour, Maid of the Mist, to get a close-up view of the Niagara Falls The Niagara Falls was a must-see stop and on our list of places to see. The locals told us for the best experience we should actually venture over to the Canadian side of the falls. Apparently, …
Exploring Ohio Part Two: The Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Follow along with Rylen and Lylah as they explore trails in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Cuyahoga Valley National Park Please tell me I’m not the only person who was unaware that there was a national park in Ohio. It was only about an hour from where we were staying, so we had to check …