New England trips

Young woman and golden retriever walk in front of Hearthstone Castle ruins

The Enigmatic Hearthstone Castle of Danbury: Once Grand, Now Abandoned

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 8, 2024 / 0 Comments

Visiting 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

The world's largest indoor go kart track at Supercharged

Go Kart Racing In Connecticut – Thrill on the World’s Largest Indoor Track

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 7, 2024 / 2 Comments

Our 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

Abandoned in Brenton Point State Park: Searching Historical Remains of The Reef

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 7, 2024 / 2 Comments

On 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

UTVs driving through water, an unusual adventure in Connecticut

High-Adrenaline Excitement in the Litchfield Hills: ATV Rental Connecticut – Backyard Adventures

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 7, 2024 / 2 Comments

Home 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

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Unleash Your Inner Zookeeper at Animal Adventures Family Zoo & Rescue Center Bolton, MA

By Ali Patton / March 6, 2024 / Comments Off

Kangaroos, goats, snakes, oh my! Animal Adventures Family Zoo & Rescue Center in Bolton MA is a sanctuary for just about every animal you can imagine. They offer guided and self- tours where you can get up close and personal with some of the furry and feathery residents. Animal Adventures, Bolton has been caring for … Read more

Copake Iron Works–Blasting into the Past: A Seconds to Go Short

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 5, 2024 / Comments Off

Deep 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

Bash Bish Falls State Park in early spring

Shhhh… Listen! Do You Hear The Sound Of Bash Bish Falls?

By Kathleen Hesketh / March 5, 2024 / 0 Comments

Bash 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

Travel blogger, Ali Patton, poses with mascot Nemo in a cave at Chatfield Hollow State Park in Connecticut

The Secrets Surrounding Chatfield Hollow State Park

By Ali Patton / February 27, 2024 / Comments Off

Chatfield Hollow State Park in Connecticut, with water wheels and trails that lead to old mill ruins, is a must visit Connecticut state park. Plus like so many things in New England, it offers something for all ages. Preparing to Visit Chatfield Hollow State Park Before even starting the car to drive to Chatfield Hollow … Read more

Ice Glen Trail, Like Ireland in the Berkshires

By Kathleen Hesketh / February 27, 2024 / Comments Off

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! You can easily spend days driving the backroads of the Berkshires, slipping into a daydream, imagining what life would have … Read more

Bowling shoes in front of a duckpin bowling alley in Connecticut.

Duckpin Bowling in Connecticut: Do It While You Can

By Kathleen Hesketh / February 18, 2024 / Comments Off

Duckpin bowling in Connecticut is a traditional sport that is fun for all ages. Find a lane near you and learn more about this fading art. Duckpin Bowling Traditions in Connecticut It’s our family tradition when we are in Connecticut to go duckpin bowling on the day after Christmas. We descend upon Ducks on the … Read more