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One Family, Two Coasts

Mother-Daughter Travel Adventurers: Exploring the U.S. Together.

Who Are We?

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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 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.

So, now that you know who we are, why not use the site and follow our motto: Get Out. Explore.

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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 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.

So, now that you know who we are, why not use the site and follow our motto: Get Out. Explore.

Travel Inspiration | Travel Tips | Travel Destinations

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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.

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 and other destinations across the western U.S.!

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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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Oregon in Summer, a Paradise You Won’t Want to Leave

By Kathleen Hesketh | June 2, 2024

With over 1,100 moderate hiking trails, miles of back country wilderness and opportunities for biking, paddling and rock climbing, just to name a few, there aren’t many other warm weather destinations as friendly to outdoor enthusiasts as Oregon in summer. Add in a host of activities, a penchant for historical fare and a coastline filled … Read more

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Visiting Tampa Bay, 5 Amazing Things to Do Near Tampa

By Kathleen Hesketh | June 2, 2024

When visting Tampa, beaches may beckon sun seekers and wave crashers, but there is more to vacationing in the area than sea and surf. In fact, you’ll find a number of amazing things to do near Tampa. For those looking for some more off-the-beaten path adventures, here are 5 nearby attractions you’ll want to consider … Read more

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How to Save Money at Disney World: 22 Tried and True Tips

By Ali Patton | June 2, 2024

One of the biggest questions Disney fans have is how to save money at Disney World. Disney vacation deliver unparalleled memories, but do have a higher price tag than a road trip to your local amusement park. To keep a healthy budger, many travelers look for savvy money-saving tips. So, we’ve put together every big … Read more

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Planning Your Disney World Budget: 9 Unexpected Expenses You Can’t Afford to Miss

By Ali Patton | May 31, 2024

When it comes to planning your Disney World budget, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the obvious expenses, such as hotel, food, and tickets. But unfortunately, as much as you try to plan and budget ahead of time, a trip to Disney is full of unexpected costs that can easily derail all of your careful … Read more

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Finding Disney World Cheap Hotels: Where to Get Discounts on Disney World Hotels

By Kathleen Hesketh | May 31, 2024

If you’re visiting Disney World on a budget, there is no need to scrape the bottom of the barrel looking for cheap Disney World accommodations. Fortunately, discounts on Disney World hotels do exist, and when combined with other Disney World resort deals can provide some affordable offerings. To make the process as quick and simple … Read more

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5 Oregon Scenic Places You Definitely Want to Visit this Spring

By Ali Patton | May 31, 2024

Spring comes to Oregon earlier than some parts of the country, making it a fine time to visit some of the Oregon scenic places that are cluttering up your bucket list. If you’re looking for ways to enjoy Oregon in spring, we have 5 of the most scenic places that are sure to knock your … Read more

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What Is a Disney World Park Hopper Ticket and Is It Worth the Cost?

By Kathleen Hesketh | May 28, 2024

Planning a trip to Disney World is both exhilerating and intimidating. Given the number of decisions you’ll need to make before lifting a single finger to book your trip, it’s no wonder travelers often lose sight of the magic before embarking on their journey. One common question guests face up front involves theme park tickets, … Read more

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Shorter Lines, Fewer Crowds, the Magic of Disney Early Entry

By Ali Patton | May 23, 2024

While Disney World is a magical place, one of the biggest perks known to Disney World resort hotel guests is the options to enter the theme parks early. While the ever popular Walt Disney World Extra Magic Hours (EMH) program is a thing of the past, we now have in its place “Disney World Early … Read more

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We Found the Best Things to Do in Astoria Oregon, and that Was a Problem

By Kathleen Hesketh | May 23, 2024

Finding cool and unusual things to do in Astoria, Oregon wasn’t the hard part of our journey. It was compressing them into the space of a morning that proved impossible. It’s a Tight Itinerary, but We Decide to Head up the Coast We recently made the decision to head out on a mini road trip … Read more

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How Does the Disney Magic Band Work and Do You Need One?

By Ali Patton | May 22, 2024

Magic Bands (MagicBands) have been a hot topic ever since they debuted, but many Disney newbies are left wondering how does the Disney Magic Band work? And do I need one? We are here to cut through the confusion and help you decide if a magic band is right for your Disney trip. What Is … Read more

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Over the River and Through the Woods: Oregon’s Premier Scenic Byway

By Ali Patton | May 22, 2024

What is the Over the River and Through the Woods Scenic Byway? The over the river and through the woods scenic byway in Oregon is the highway that encompasses ground from Brownsville Oregon to the junction of OR-226, OR-22 and US-20. The byway offers magnificent views of winding rivers, lakes, and snow peaked mountains. It … Read more

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Submerged at Submarine Force Museum in Connecticut

By Ali Patton | May 21, 2024

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 Submarine Force Museum’s USS Nautilus In 1951, Congress authorized the construction of the Nautilus submarine. “Underway on … Read more

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The Sweet Hike of Sweet Creek Falls

By Ali Patton | May 19, 2024

Sweet Creek Falls Oregon 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. Oregon’s Sweet Creek … Read more

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Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Review: See More, Travel the Old-Fashioned Way

By Ali Patton | May 17, 2024

If you need a relaxing way to see the Oregon Coast while visiting Oregon, or if you have a kiddo that is obsessed with trains, The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is for you and your family! The railway features a historical authentic Oregon steam train which takes you along the Coast and shorelines from Garibaldi … Read more

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Thrills and Chills Await at Disney World Halloween

By Ali Patton | May 16, 2024

Halloween at Disney World is always a frightfully good time. Whether you’re celebrating ghouls or goblins, villains or princesses, you’ll find that Halloween at Disney World offers the right combination of ghoulish and whimsey to create a perfect seasonal haunt for everyone. Here’s what’s currently expected for Halloween at Disney World, based on what was … Read more

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