I was stoked to see Plymouth, Massachusetts. As mentioned before, I grew up in Canada, and one of the things I looked forward to most as a kid was American Saturday morning cartoons. My brothers and I would wake up early, sneak into the living room while my parents were still asleep, and turn on …
Explore the Northeast USA | Historic & Coastal Travel
History, coastline, and changing seasons come alive in the Northeast. Wander through mountain trails, seaside villages, and cities steeped in stories.
Cape Cod Day Trip: Provincetown, Province Lands, and Highland Light
A Cape Cod Day Trip That Surprised Me We left Wompatuck State Park early that morning and drove as far out on Cape Cod as we could, following that long, familiar hook of land toward its very tip. I had seen Cape Cod referenced in movies, books, and pop culture for years, so I thought I had an …
Wompatuck State Park Camping: Our New England Home Base Near Boston
After several days of traveling and a few nights in comfortable hotels, we arrived at our home base for the first part of our New England road trip: Wompatuck State Park Camping. When I booked our campsite, I could hardly believe a state park this close to so many popular destinations still had …
Things to Do in Mystic CT: Pizza, Shopping, and Harbor Views
I just finished watching Mystic Pizza for the first time. I avoided it all these years because I had somehow gotten it mixed up with the plot of Mystic River… which I’ve heard is also good, but I tend to avoid dark movies. Life is challenging enough. When I sit down to relax, I want something …
Ricketts Glen State Park Hiking Trails: Our Waterfall-Filled Stop in Pennsylvania
After spending the night in a Walmart parking lot, we thanked management by stocking up on supplies before heading about an hour northeast for a day of Ricketts Glen State Park hiking, which turned out to be one of the most beautiful surprises of my summer road trip. I had no idea this corner of …
New England Road Trip Itinerary: Route Map + Best Stops
When I was towing my 33-foot fifth wheel, I intentionally avoided New England. I remembered it as congested, busy, and… honestly, a little stressful from a quick visit decades ago. But once I downsized to a truck camper, the Northeast felt possible again — and that opened the door to a trip I’d been …
