Who Are We?
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Separate Coasts but Traveling Together
We're mother-daughter travel bloggers - Kathleen Hesketh, Ali Patton and Taryn Hesketh-Bingham. Welcome to our coast-to-coast blog covering the U.S.
As travel agents, we love to travel and explore new places, but we're also excited to find new and unique adventures close to home.
The problem is, Kathleen lives in Connecticut, Ali resides in Oregon, and Taryn resides in Utah. 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.
We're also covering a lot of New England and Oregon, but our plans are expanding so watch for new additions in our coast-to-coast blog. We also provide a travel tips section to help you prepare for any outing.
So, now that you know who we are, why not use the site and follow our motto: Get Out. Explore.
Meet our 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.
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!
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
An Oregon Foodie’s Guide to the Best Corvallis Restaurants
When it comes to Oregon food, many people think of Portland, but when visiting Oregon, food in Corvallis can be just as delectable and zany, only a little closer to home for many of us in this college town! Come with us on a food journey around Corvallis, Oregon. Bo & Vine Burgers BO and … Read more
Thompson’s Mills and the Town That Disappeared Overnight
Just outside the small town of Shedd Oregon sits the Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Site, and the nonexistent remains of a town that disappeared overnight. Formerly named Boston Mills, it is the oldest existing water-powered grain mill in Oregon. The History of Oregon’s Thompson’s Mills In 1858 three men, R.C. Finley, Philemon V. Crawford, and … Read more
The Sweet Hike of Sweet Creek Falls
Sweet Creek Falls is a heavily trafficked two-mile out and back Oregon hiking trail that showcases four waterfalls, which together, drop over 70 feet. Small swimming holes can be accessed at most of the falls, if you’re up for getting wet. If you’re not into splashing in the water, don’t fret. The Sweet Creek Falls … Read more
Henline Falls and the Oregon Secret You’ll Want to See
With an easy trail that leads directly to the bottom of a 125 foot waterfall, you’ll want to spend hours exploring the rocks and the clear pools of Henline Falls. The falls have a secret though, a hidden gold and silver mine that is worth the search. Henline Falls History In the early 1900’s, the … Read more
Heublein Tower Hike: Views Atop the Talcott Ridge
What started out as a lavish gift from a loving husband to his wife, is now one of the best hikes in Connecticut. The Heublein Tower hike and trail, located atop Talcott Mountain and just west of Hartford, offers views as far as Massachusetts. I grew up hiking Talcott Mountain and visiting the tower with … Read more
Submerged at Submarine Force Museum in Connecticut
The Submarine Force Museum in Groton CT is home to all things submarine, including working periscopes and the USS Nautilus. The Nautilus is submerged in water outside the museum and is open for tours. The Story of the USS Nautilus In 1951, Congress authorized the construction of the Nautilus submarine. “Underway on nuclear power” are … Read more
Dog Gear Travel Bag Essentials: Protecting Fido from Head to Tail on Your Journey
When it comes to traveling, I often go out of my way to find places that welcome my dog, Nemo. That can mean carrying around a hefty dog gear travel bag. Over the years, I’ve collected a wide assortment of gear meant to simplify my excursions and protect my dog from head to tail. Some … Read more
Meet a Dinosaur “Mutt” at Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
With 4.5 billion years of the earth’s history under one roof, the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale may be the only place you can see the skeletal remains of a Brontosaurus-Apatosaurus hybrid. How a Dinosaur Comes to Be a Hybrid According to Nina, a docent at the museum, the institution’s signature Brontosaurus suffered … Read more
Philomath Delivery Robot DAX Expands Philomath Territory
Philomath Oregon, a small pass through town on the way to Newport, is not the place you’d expect to see robots roaming the streets. But, as you drive through, don’t be surprised to see DAX rolling along the sidewalks. DAX is Philomath’s delivery robot that is semi-autonomous, but hard working. The Origins of DAX: Philomath’s … Read more
Albany Carousel: Riding the Winds of Change
Riding the Winds of Change at Albany Carousel DISCLAIMER: Our posts may contain affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, you won’t pay a penny more, but we’ll get a small commission, which helps to keep the lights on. Thanks! Albany isn’t far from major cities in Oregon, such as Portland, but … Read more
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