Kathleen Hesketh
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Heading out for a hike in the snow can be an adventure in and of itself, but searching out abandoned Massachusetts quarries adds an extra element of mystery. That’s particularly true when the destination is one where the workers walked off the job and left everything just as it was at quitting time more than … Read more
Read MoreVisiting Hearthstone Castle in Danbury is a less a trip than it is an exploration. For us, it tied some peculiar history into an outdoor adventure that left us a bit nostalgic for the past. Note: Since our initial visit to Hearthstone Castle Danbury in 2020, the fence around Hearthstone Caste Danbury has been closed … Read more
Read MoreOur First Experience Go Kart Racing on the World’s Largest Indoor Track Speed is not a thrill I typically pursue, so I approached Supercharged go kart racing in Connecticut with a fair degree of trepidation. Supercharged offers two racetracks. One is more compact, offering thrill enthusiasts a high number of hairpin turns. While some are … Read more
Read MoreOn a breezy summer day, Brenton Point State Park in Newport, Rhode Island glistens as brightly as the sun off the ocean waves across the street. Kites fly high, and if you time it right, you might even score a Dell’s Lemonade, one of Rhode Island’s distinctive treats. However, Brenton Point State Park holds a … Read more
Read MoreHome to revolutionary-war heroes and colonial mansions, renting an ATV in Connecticut may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering adventurous outdoor pursuits. In fact, the state has been shorted when it comes to high-adrenaline adventure. We’re talking about scrambling over rocky screes and blasting through the sodden leaf-strewn underbelly of … Read more
Read MoreDeep within the embrace of the Taconic Mountains, nestled alongside the gurgling Bash Bish Brook, lies a testament to American industrial ingenuity – the Copake Iron Works historic site. Established in 1845, this historic site in upstate New York isn’t about towering smokestacks and forgotten machinery. It’s a captivating journey through time, offering a glimpse … Read more
Read MoreBash Bish Falls State Park is home to the Massachusett’s highest, single-drop waterfall. It’s a great day trip destination in New England, but is considered by some to be the state’s most dangerous as well. Bash Bish Falls State Park and the Massachusetts Versus New York Dilemma Forty-five and sunny isn’t the best spring break … Read more
Read MoreThe Oregon coast is home to rich and varied habitats as well as unique glimpses into history, and that’s where the wreck of the Peter Iredale fits right in. The Peter Iredale Shipwreck: Resting on the Oregon Coast Near Fort Stevens Where it couldn’t best the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the treacherous voyage … Read more
Read MoreDISCLAIMER: 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! You can easily spend days driving the backroads of the Berkshires, slipping into a daydream, imagining what life would have … Read more
Read MoreIf you’re staying at a Walt Disney resort, you may be wondering what the Disney World resort transportation system has to offer. Rest assured, that Disney has several free and reliable options to take you from your resort and back again, including buses, boats and the monorail, but you may be wondering how they stack … Read more
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