Who Are We?

One Family, Two Coasts

Mother-Daughter Travel Bloggers Exploring the U.S. Together.

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.

Mother-Daughter Travel Bloggers
Covering the U.S. Coast to Coast
Even Disney World!

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.

Mini Aussie, Kimber, the Oregon canine representatives for Seconds to Go, poses in front of the Painted Hills.
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Watch for Wren and Klancy

Wren and Klancy love joining our Utah adventures!

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Golen Retriever, Nemo, poses for the camera as the mascot for Seconds to Go
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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!

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Some Trips You Might Enjoy

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Why Visit Oregon in March? The Things You Couldn’t Stand to Miss

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 18, 2024

Clearing skies and warmer temperatures are only a few of the reasons you might want to visit Oregon in March. Add the possibility of early wildflowers, fewer crowds at popular spots and the lingering presence of snow, and there are very few reasons not to consider March for an Oregon Adventure. Weather in Oregon in … Read more

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Best Travel Gadgets and Accessories for Tackling the Open Road

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 18, 2024

As a mother daughter travel blogger team, we’ve learned the rule of the road: be prepared for nearly every contingency. As a result, we’ve compiled a list of must-have travel gadgets and accessories. And while we usually write our travel trips and guides separately, we’re tag-teaming this article to bring you the complete list of … Read more

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6 Reasons You’d Want to Book a Split Stay at Disney World and How to Make It Simple

By Ali Patton | March 17, 2024

A split stay at Disney World allows you to try two or more Disney resort hotels in a single trip. Imagine, seamlessly transitioning from the opulent splendor of one resort to the whimsical charm of another, all within the confines of a single Disney vacation. And since your hotel accommodations can easily set the tone … Read more

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Living the Safari Dream: A Disney Animal Kingdom Lodge Review

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 17, 2024

The Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Lodge is the most unique of Disney’s upper-tier deluxe resorts. The vast property of thatch-roofed buildings is neatly gathered across the space of 3 savannas, which are home to more than 200 hoofed and feathered African animal species. If you’re dreaming of taking an African Savannah but want to … Read more

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Budweiser New Hampshire Brewery Tour Merrimack: A Non-Drinker’s View

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 17, 2024

Taking a Budweiser Brewery tour in Merrimack, NH isn’t just for beer lovers. It’s also an experience for history buffs and anyone who likes to understand the ins and outs of how things are made. While you can no longer visit the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at this location, you can tour the facilities and sample … Read more

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The Only Way to Get into the Wild: Rogue River Jet Boat Tours

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 17, 2024

Oregon’s Rogue River jet boat tours provide visitors with a rip-roaring ride up the Rogue. Two outfitters provide the spins and fun as you travel the scenic Rogue, but only one continues the original tradition of carrying the mail. This same outfitter, Jerry’s Rogue River Jets is also the only tour company permitted access into … Read more

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Disney Old Key West Resort Review: Mickey’s Most Underated Hotel

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 16, 2024

Take a stroll through Disney’s first vacation club resort in our Disney Old Key West Resort review. Keep reading after the video for important specifics. As the first Disney World Vacation Club (DVC) property to be built on the Florida soil, The Disney Old Key West Resort (OKW) stands out on Mickey’s list of premier … Read more

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Koosah Falls and Sahalie Falls in Oregon, Reaching Heaven and Sky in the Willamette National Forest

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 16, 2024

To say that our hike around Sahalie Falls and Koosah Falls in Oregon was an epic experience is probably exaggerating. After all, it was only a 2.6-mile hike, around a moderately trafficked loop. We never spent more than 20 or thirty minutes without encountering another human being, had intermittent cell service the entire time and … Read more

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Port Orleans Resort Review: Exploring Disney’s Riverside Bayou-Themed Hotel

By Ali Patton | March 16, 2024

The Disney World resorts list features a staggering array of accommodations, most of them taking guests to exciting new locales or times in history. The Port Orleans hotel at Disney is not different, whisking guests away to the Louisiana Bayou for an adventure that is hard to forget. In our Port Orleans resort review we … Read more

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The Oregon Hiking Trail with a Secret End

By Ali Patton | March 15, 2024

The Natural Rock Arch Trailhead begins high in the Santiam Wilderness. This special Oregon hiking trail takes you down a steep winding path through a magical forest to a special secret. At the bottom of the fern lined trail is a tall stone arch that remained undiscovered for years. In 1951, the Sardine Creek fire … Read more

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10 Savvy Ways to Spend Leftover Disney World Vacation Budget

By Ali Patton | March 14, 2024

Walt Disney World has a reputation for being costly, but completely worth it. That means you’ve likely spent quite a bit of time coming up with a Disney World vacation budget. In fact, many travelers get so good at planning their vacation costs that they run into a different problem: How to best spend their … Read more

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Best Places to Eat in Disney World: Restaurants You Can’t Afford to Skip

By Ali Patton | March 14, 2024

Whether you’re a foodie looking for a gastronomic adventure or a family seeking a memorable meal, Disney World offers culinary options like no other. When it comes to Disney dining, the best places to eat in Disney World are easy to find, and thanks to the magic of Disney transportation, easy to to get to. … Read more

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Hiking Granby, CT McLean Game Refuge: 2 Trails That Will Make You Want to Visit This Small Town

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 14, 2024

“I want the [McClean] game refuge to be a place where some of the things God made may be seen by those who love them, as I loved them, and who may find in them the peace of mind and body that I have found.” From the will of Sen. George McLean.   The small Connecticut town … Read more

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Things to Do at Fort Myers Beach Post Hurricane Ian

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 14, 2024

For U.S. travelers, Fort Myers Beach glistens like a jewel and beckons to all the world. “Come play in the sand and sun,” it says, and so the people do, lining the long causeway bumper to bumper and filling vacation rentals, hotels and condos.  And then came Hurricane Ian in 2022, decimating much of the beloved … Read more

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Skip the Lines: How Disney World’s Mobile Order Experience Redefines Theme Park Dining

By Kathleen Hesketh | March 13, 2024

Say hello to Disney World Mobile Order, the revolutionary food service that is changing the game for theme park dining. With just a few taps on your smartphone, you can now skip the lines at quick service restaurants and have your favorite meals and snacks ready for pick-up. In this article, we will delve into … Read more

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