When I planned our Martha's Vineyard day trip, I didn’t know much about the island, other than that it was a favorite summer escape for American royalty. It’s one of those places where history and headlines quietly overlap. From presidential summers to the final flight of John F. Kennedy Jr., the …
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Things to See in Plymouth MA: Waterfront Walk, Plymouth Rock & Mayflower
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 …
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 …
Leaving Richmond + A Day Trip to Shenandoah National Park
Day Trip to Shenandoah National Park: Skyline Drive as the Scenic Start When I first moved to the Richmond, Virginia area, I was thrilled. Within a couple of hours, you can turn almost any weekend into an easy adventure—whether it’s a day trip to Shenandoah National Park, a quick escape to …
