Our alarm pulsed and we wiggled our way down to the bottom of the bed in the truck camper. We’d set it to wake before sunrise for a special photoshoot so it was still pitch black outside. I poured the mandatory caffeine into my to-go cup and we began our flashlight walk from the campsite toward Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Our goal: catch that perfect first light over the water and lighthouse. The idea was simple—frame the lighthouse with the sunrise and capture one of those classic coastal Maine shots. But between the curve of the shoreline, the angle of the rising sun, and the …
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Boston to Maine Road Trip: A Day of History, Nostalgia, and the Open Road
Boston to Maine Road Trip: Orchard House, Freeport, and the Drive to Bass Harbor We packed up our campsite at Wompatuck, returned the rental car, and pointed the truck north toward Maine. We had already dropped our son off at the Boston airport the day prior, so this was the beginning of our Boston to Maine road trip and the next phase of our longer New England road trip. A Stop at Minute Man National Historical Park Not far from Boston, we came across Minute Man National Historical Park, where we made a quick stop at the Visitor Center. I wanted to build on what I had learned about …
Day Trip to Salem MA: Witch History, Museums & Honest Review
This post is part of our New England road trip series. You can view the full route, maps, and all stops: New England Road Trip Itinerary Why I Wanted to Take a Day Trip to Salem MA After spending two days in Boston, we skipped the public transit, hopped in the rental car, and took a day trip to Salem MA. We arrived from Wompatuck State Park in less than two hours, even with a bit of traffic as we looped around Boston. Out of all the stops I had planned for this New England road trip, Salem was the one I looked forward to most. In my younger years, I was fascinated by witches—first …
Things to Do in Boston in One Day: Waterfront Walks, Duck Tours, and Historic Stops
After a full first day wandering through Boston’s neighborhoods and history, our second day took on a completely different feel. If you’re looking for things to do in Boston in one day, this version leans more into the waterfront, a few well-known experiences, and a slower pace that allows you to become even more familiar with the city around you. Starting the Day in Downtown Boston This post is part of our New England road trip series. You can view the full route, maps, and all stops: New England Road Trip Itinerary We took the subway back into the city and stepped out into a space …
One Day in Boston Itinerary: A Walkable Route (With Map)
Looking for a one day in Boston itinerary? This walkable route connects downtown, Beacon Hill, the Public Garden, Chinatown, and the Boston Tea Party Museum without requiring a rigid schedule. And it's true I must be going, but I swear I won't be longThere isn't that much ocean between Boston and St John'sBut I'm a rover, and I'm bound to sail awayI'm a rover, can you love me anyway? Those are lyrics from a Canadian band called Great Big Sea. I’ve been singing them out loud since 1999 when the song was released. Great Big Sea is one of my favorite road trip bands—the kind of music I …
