Of all the Hawaiian Islands, Maui is perhaps the most family-friendly because– much like O’ahu– the island has a little bit of everything. This is particularly true when it comes to sunsets. Because Maui’s sunny South shore has over 6 miles of sandy beaches and only 10 inches of rain per year, it’s an ideal […]
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10 Cool Things to Do in Keene, New Hampshire
Keene, New Hampshire is a quaint little college town in the rolling hills of Southern New Hampshire that makes a great low-key destination for a weekend away. If you’re looking to experience historic small-town New England at an affordable and accessible pace, Keene is a great place to start. Because of its pastoral roots and […]
How To Roast Fresh Chestnuts in Your Oven
Roasting fresh chestnuts in the oven is the modern equivalent of “chestnuts roasting on an open fire…”, the iconic lyrics to one of the most quotable American Christmas songs in the canon. Every year when winter comes around, securing a bag of locally-grown chestnuts and roasting them in the oven is a local food lovers’ […]
Cool Experience: Where To Dig-Your-Own Peanuts in Northern Virginia
For those looking for a super unique, only-in-Virginia activity, digging your own peanuts is a bucket list experience. To that end, Hollin Farms in Delaplane, Virginia is one of the coolest and only places where you can easily dig your own peanuts in Virginia’s beautiful farm country– and with mountain views, to boot! As we […]
9 Cool Things to Do in Cumberland, Maine
Cumberland, Maine is a lovely little idyllic town in Southern Maine that’s known for its peaceful recreation areas and luxuriously slow summer living. It’s full of charmingly expansive farmland, lush wooded areas, and welcoming small town New England heritage that makes it a nice place to, quite frankly, simply wander around. Having a car is […]
We Love This Enchanting Rhode Island Sunflower Farm
Continuing our series on beautiful, lush travel destinations in the Northeast, this lovely Rhode Island sunflower farm showcases some of the most beautiful sunflower fields in New England. Dame Farm & Orchards in Johnston, Rhode Island, has been tending the same land since the early 1800s. Today, their pick-your-own sunflower fields are some of the […]