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The 6 Best Hiking Trails Near NYC
Even though I grew up near the Smoky Mountains, I didn’t really discover how much I love hiking until I moved to the Pacific Northwest. It was probably one of those “you never see the touristy things in your own hometown” situation. When I lived in Seattle, it seemed like I went hiking every other weekend. The trails were gorgeous and unlike anything I’d seen before. Once I sold my car and moved to NYC, I initially put my love of hiking on hold. But after a few years of exploring via public transportation plus the pandemic keeping me closer to home, I realized there are some excellent trails near…
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The 5 Best Hiking Trails in Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is a breathtaking protected area in coastal Maine. From ocean views to wooded trails, the variety of this park is incredible. But, with more than 150 miles of hiking trails in Acadia National Park, it can be challenging to know where to start exploring. I fell in love with Acadia last year and I quickly decided it needed to become an annual trip. There is so much to do- like biking on carriage roads, sampling popovers at the Jordan Pond House and watching the sunrise at Cadillac Mountain. But, my absolute favorite thing about Acadia are the hikes. In this post, I’m diving into my top five…
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What You Need to Know About Visiting Salem in October
*UPDATED October 2020* Salem, Massachusetts is a town shrouded in mystery and lore. If you went to school in America, you probably grew up learning about the Salem Witch Trials. But visiting the town as an adult is a unique and very eye-opening experience. I actually first visited Salem when I was in middle school. I remember feeling a bit spooked as I walked past witch shops and attended a trial reenactment. When I went back to Salem in October 2019 and 2020, I had very different experiences than when I visited as a kid. During my recent trips, I learned even more about the 1692 Witch Trials (way more…
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How to Visit the FDR House Hyde Park, New York
Did you know you could visit the home of FDR just a few hours outside of New York City? Honestly, I didn’t until recently. But once I found out I knew I had to make the day trip! I love to visit historical sites whenever I can. Anyone else with me on that? If you are thinking about visiting the Franklin D. Roosevelt House in Hyde Park, keep reading. I’ll cover everything you need to know to make the most of your FDR House Hyde Park day trip! By the way, here are two other posts you might want to check out: How to Visit the Sagamore Hill National Historic…
