Separate Coasts but Traveling Together
We're mother-daughter travel adventurers - Kathleen Hesketh, Ali Patton and Taryn Hesketh-Bingham. Welcome to our coast-to-coast travel site covering the U.S.
As travel agents, we love to travel and to explore new places, but we're also excited to find unique adventures close to home.
The problem is, Kathleen lives in Connecticut, Ali resides in Oregon, and Taryn resides in Idaho. We're on opposite coasts with an entire country between us!
Travel brings us together and let's us explore new destinations and experiences.
When planning our excursions, we like to know what to expect, but it's hard to find that level of detail when researching new places to go and things to do. Travel guides and tourism sites are no substitute for personal experience.
That's why we started Seconds to Go. We thought if we could chronicle all of our adventures in an easy to search format, we could save others time.
To make it easy and quick to find things to do, we've broken each outing into a "trip". On each trip page we'll provide you with a detailed write up on where to go and what to expect when you get there.
We'll give you a sense for how long each outing will take. Trips can be tackled singly or put together to create a longer excursion. We'll even tell you what's nearby.
And, as Disney travel planners we can't help but share our knowledge and experience visiting the world's best theme parks. If you have a Disney travel question, you'll probably find the answer on our site. If you can't find what you're looking, drop us a line at in**@se*********.net. We'll provide you an aswer as soon as we can.
So, now that you know who we are, why not use the site and follow our motto: Get Out. Explore.
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Meet the Seconds to Go Mascots
Occasionally, you might see a special tip from Nemo. He's a wily, athletic and active Golden Retriever. He's also our New England mascot at Seconds to Go. He and his BFF Kimber, a Mini Aussie and our Oregon mascot, are frequent sidekicks on our adventures. They'll bring a unique perspective to a trip or offer special tips as they each play a part in our coast-to-coast blogging adventures. Be sure to watch for their adventures on our social media channels.
We hope you enjoy Seconds to Go. Get out and explore somewhere new today.
Watch for Wren and Klancy
Wren and Klancy love joining our Utah adventures and other destinations across the western U.S.!
Welcome Finley!
Finley the Connecticut Corgi joined our family in December of 2019. He'll be doing his part in our coast-to-coast blogging adventures as we start heading out across New England and the East Coast!
Some Trips You Might Enjoy
Valley of the Giants: Oregon’s Tallest Hidden Secret
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Silver Falls State Park in Oregon: 10 Awesome Waterfalls in a Single Day
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Guide to the Most Scenic Places in Oregon: Exploring Epic Landscapes
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McDowell Creek Falls- A Mythical Oregon Hike
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Finding the Mysterious Cavern of Dover Stone Church Preserve
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6 Connecticut Winter Activities for Non-Skiers: The Perfect Way to Spend a Cold Day
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New England Fall Color, Incredible Ways to Enjoy the Season
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What Lies Beneath Clear Lake in Oregon: Kayaking the Great Blue
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We Found the Best Things to Do in Astoria Oregon, and that Was a Problem
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Over the River and Through the Woods: Oregon’s Premier Scenic Byway
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Submerged at Submarine Force Museum in Connecticut
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The Sweet Hike of Sweet Creek Falls
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Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Review: See More, Travel the Old-Fashioned Way
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Oregon’s Mosier Twin Tunnels Hike, Mother-Daughter Trek into History
During our mother daughter excursion into the Columbia River Gorge, we sought to avoid the crowds. While we did do … Read more
Best Connecticut Hiking Trails: 7 Hikes that Will Knock Your Socks off
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Horsetail Falls Oregon to Ponytail Falls, Mother and Daughter on the Trail
A recent trip to the Columbia River Gorge had us—as it does many—chasing waterfalls, most notably Horsetail Falls Oregon and … Read more
Visit Multnomah Falls Columbia River Gorge, But Don’t Make Our Mistake
Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge is one of the world’s most iconic waterfalls. Revereed for its two-tier plunge … Read more
Bohemia Mine: Haunting Oregon Ghost Town in the High Umpquas
Our first attempt to visit the Bohemia Mine Oregon ghost town took place in 2014, right after I got married. … Read more
Air Museum in McMinnville Oregon Features Legendary One-Flight Plane
The Air Museum in McMinnville Oregon, called the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, offers an up close and personal view … Read more
Lowell National Historic Park: Bringing the Industrial Revolution Back to Life
A visit to Lowell National Historic Park is a visit back in time to the 19th century during the peak … Read more
Fort Wetherill Jamestown: Exploring Semi-Secret Tunnels and Other Things You Can’t Imagine
Abandoned on Rhode Island’s shores, behind overgrown trees, often overlooked, or just plain forgotten, sits Fort Wetherill in Jamestown. Once … Read more
Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in Connecticut Is a Small Hike with Big Surprises
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Budweiser New Hampshire Brewery Tour Merrimack: A Non-Drinker’s View
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The Only Way to Get into the Wild: Rogue River Jet Boat Tours
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Koosah Falls and Sahalie Falls in Oregon, Reaching Heaven and Sky in the Willamette National Forest
To say that our hike around Sahalie Falls and Koosah Falls in Oregon was an epic experience is probably exaggerating. … Read more
The Oregon Hiking Trail with a Secret End
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What to Do on Sanibel Island in 2024 and Beyond
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Abandoned Becket Quarry, the Land that Time Forgot
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The Enigmatic Hearthstone Castle of Danbury: Once Grand, Now Abandoned
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Go Kart Racing In Connecticut – Thrill on the World’s Largest Indoor Track
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High-Adrenaline Excitement in the Litchfield Hills: ATV Rental Connecticut – Backyard Adventures
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Unveiling the Mysteries of Lava Caves in Bend, Oregon: A Journey into Earth’s Underground Marvels
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Unleash Your Inner Zookeeper at Animal Adventures Family Zoo & Rescue Center Bolton, MA
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Shhhh… Listen! Do You Hear The Sound Of Bash Bish Falls?
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