Posts about travel to destinations
A day trip to the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT, is perfect for any season. Outdoor activities abound, and the views high above Stowe make the Trapp Family Lodge a magical and peaceful place. In the winter, many visitors to Stowe can be found at Stowe Mountain Resort, but a day trip for cross […]
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As the saying goes, “Vermont Ain’t Flat”. I quickly found out how true that is on the first day of my four day bike tour around Central Vermont with Ciclismo Classico. Living at sea level, I ride on mostly flat roads with a few small hills mixed in, so I was a bit nervous about
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What do you do on a cloudy, dreary Saturday morning? Hope the forecast for a sunny afternoon is right and head out the door for a quick day trip to Deerfield! Yes, it’s a seemingly random spot and not at the top of everyone’s New England bucket list, but I had never been to that
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A weekend escape to Gloucester, on Massachusetts’ other cape- Cape Ann- makes for a picturesque seaside getaway. I love that there is a big variety of outdoor activities to fill the days. You most certainly won’t be bored! Gloucester gets bonus points for having so many great restaurants with lots of fresh seafood. Where to
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Sunriver, Oregon, is a great little town near Bend, Oregon, that offers lots of options for travelers wanting to sightsee on foot or on a bike. It’s a newer community, developed in 1965, on the site of a former army camp. What’s great about Sunriver is how easy it is to explore the community and
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Rail trails are increasingly popular, and I love exploring new ones, like the Ashuelot Rail Trail in NH. Even as someone who typically rides on the road, there are so many reasons to embrace and love rail trails, including: No vehicle traffic- It’s nice to have a break from constantly watching for cars and/or worrying
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Whether it’s coffee or beer, “brews” always pair well with a bike ride. The Berkshires of Western Massachusetts is loaded with craft breweries, coffee shops and country roads. Put it all together and you have a perfect weekend adventure. The back roads of the southern Berkshires provide for idyllic riding, and there are many routes
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Cooperstown is the mecca of baseball history. The small town, set among the rolling farmland of central New York, might seem an unusual vacation destination for many. For me, it was on my bucket list. Ever since I first learned about Cooperstown being home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame (HOF), I’ve wanted to
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Prior to my trip to Tucson, my only experiences with the desert were a day trip to the Grand Canyon and a short hike in the desert landscape of the Columbia River Valley. So, it was with a bit of trepidation that I headed out to the Sonoran Desert in Tucson, AZ, for six days.
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Fat biking is gaining in popularity, and it’s time to give it a try if you haven’t already. It’s a super fun way to get outside and into the woods during the cold winter months. Just one ride and you’ll be looking around your home for empty space to store yet another bike. Let’s start
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