Get Out and Explore with Seconds to Go
We’re a mother-daughter travel blogging team, sharing our experiences adventuring, from coast to coast across the US. Although we're a travel blog, we aim to help the last-minute day tripper as well as those planning a vacation.
We’re turning our experiences into a series of “trips”, to help like-minded travelers easily find things to do. Explore each “trip” individually or string them together for a longer adventure.
If you need Disney World vacation planning advice and tips, we’ve got you covered as well. We’re drawing from over a decade of Disney World travel to provide you with all of the planning information you’ll need.
So, why not take a look around, and then, Get Out. Explore
In the Solitude of Nature
Oregon Travel
Explore Minto Brown Island Park: The Most Dog-Friendly Place in Salem
Minto Brown Island State Park is the perfect dog lover’s paradise. This riverfront West Salem park offers walking, hiking, jogging, and swimming, all with the option to take man’s best friend with you! The Search for Dog Friendly Parks at the Halfway Point When I stumbled upon Minto Island Brown Park in Salem, I was … Read more
What to Do at Crater Lake-Best Bets for Your Visit
When thinking about what to do at Crater Lake, many people go right to the pristine, blue water of the lake itself, but the over 180,000-acre park has much more to offer. With historic lodges, dining, sightseeing drives and endless hiking trails, Crater Lake National park is an experience, not just a destination. We visited … Read more
Valley of the Giants: Oregon’s Tallest Hidden Secret
When it comes to visiting the Pacific Northwest, adventurers have a lot of choices, but none are as humbling as the Valley of the Giants Oregon trail near the now defunct town of Siletz. Accessing this special, sacred old growth grove requires an intrepid spirit, perseverance, and if traveling on a weekday, possibly a death … Read more
Silver Falls State Park in Oregon: 10 Awesome Waterfalls in a Single Day
Silver Falls State Park in Oregon is the largest park in the state at close to ten thousand acres. It features moderate trails through dense Oregon forest that bring you to a total of ten different waterfalls. The well-maintained trails, paired with the uniquely beautiful falls, make Silver Falls hike in Oregon a popular place … Read more
Visiting Oregon: 11 Things to Do When You Get There
When visiting Oregon, it may be hard to narrow down a list of things to do. So, we’ve put together this simplified visitor resource, a companion to our Oregon travel guide, to help you discover the top attractions, and scenic places in Oregon this magnificent state has to offer. Exploring the Outdoors: Scenic Places in … Read more
McDowell Creek Falls- A Mythical Oregon Hike
McDowell Creek Falls Oregon is a moderate hike located north of Sweet Home. It features beautiful forest views and serene boardwalk stairs leading to the base and summit of two waterfalls. Oregon Hike Views For us, the McDowell Creek Falls trail started out in a small gravel parking lot at the Royal Terrace Trailhead in … Read more
History and Charm
Things to Do in New England
Abandoned Becket Quarry, the Land that Time Forgot
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. Welcome to … Read more
Fort Wetherill State Park: Exploring Semi-Secret Tunnels and Other Things You Can’t Imagine
Abandoned on Rhode Island’s shores, behind overgrown trees, often overlooked, or just plain forgotten, sits Fort Wetherill. Once a proud active fort, Fort Wetherill’s many tunnels and structures are now covered in multicolored graffiti. Fort Wetherill’s Past In 1855, President Grover appointed the Endicott Board. Made up of members of the Army, Navy, and civilians, … Read more
Abandoned Brenton Point State Park: Searching Historical Remains of The Reef for Clues to the Present
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
Seeking the Abandoned Ruins of Hearthstone Castle
Hearthstone castle 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. Setting out for Hearthstone Castle in Danbury, Connecticut If you know much about Connecticut, you’ve probably heard of Danbury. It’s one of the … Read more
UTV Connecticut: High-Adrenaline Excitement in the Litchfield Hills with Backyard Adventures
Home to revolutionary-war heroes and colonial mansions, taking a UTV ride 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 … Read more
Want to Pet a Kangaroo? Try Animal Adventures in Bolton, MA
Kangaroos, goats, snakes, oh my! Animal Adventures in Bolton MA is a sanctuary for just about every animal you can imagine. They have guided and self- tours where you can get up close and personal with some of the furry and feathery residents. Animal Adventures has been caring for injured, abandoned, and homeless exotic and … Read more
Our Happy Place
Why We Love Walt Disney World Vacation Packages (and You Should Too)
Walt Disney World vacation packages come in all sizes, designed to fit multiple travel styles and budgets. From packages with bundled ground transportation to all-inclusive deals, you’re bound to find a package to Walt Disney World to make your trip both magical and efficient. The question many travelers ask is whether they need to book … Read more
Big Changes to Disney World Coming with Vacation Packages 2024!
Disney World Packages have been released for 2024, and big changes await park visitors in the next year. Before we get to the specifics, let’s clarify a few of the details surrounding package bookings. First, if you’re wondering what a Disney World vacation package is and the advantages of booking one, we have a complete … Read more
Is Disney World Better than Disneyland: Things the Florida Park Gets Right
Disney World and Disneyland are two of the most popular theme parks in the world, each offering a unique experience for visitors. While both parks share the same core values of magic, entertainment, and nostalgia, there are distinct differences that set them apart. When trying to decide where to invest their vacation dollars, many travelers … Read more
Magical Holidays at Disney World: Useful Guide to Festivities and Events
Holidays are special times for families and friends to come together and make unforgettable memories. What better way to celebrate than by spending your holidays at Disney World? Boasting a variety of seasonal experiences, from Halloween to Easter, and everything in between, this popular travel destination knows how to deliver the seasonal fun. Join us … Read more
Thrills and Chills Await at Disney World Halloween 2023
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 in 2023 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 in 2023, … Read more
Spooktacular Fun Is Back: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2023
Boo! It’s that time of the year again – and what better way to celebrate than by attending the Walt Disney World Halloween Party in 2023, also known as Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? If you’re looking for a frightfully good time, look no further than this must-attend event at the happiest place on … Read more
What Is Seconds to Go?
Travel Tips and Trips for people on the go.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you have time to adventure out and explore, or maybe you want to take a trip, but don’t know what to do or where to go?
It used to happen to us all the time. We’d scour the web for ideas and suggestions but could never get the level of detail we needed to know if the experience was right for us.
As a result, we started “exploring”. That’s what we called our adventures when we’d get in the car and head out on a drive, just looking for something new and unique to do.
After years of traveling New England, Oregon and taking vacations to Disney World, we decided to share the knowledge and insights we gained from our adventures in a coast-to-coast blog of the U.S.
The result is a series of blog posts, each providing a no-hassle “trip”.
We are dedicated to low hassle travel, so even if you only have a few seconds before you go, each trip will quickly explain:
- The time it takes to experience each trip
- Special tips for making the most of each trip
- Nearby destinations that you can visit
What you won’t find in a Seconds to Go trip:
- Trips written about places we’ve never been
- Trips based only on internet research with no personal point of view
So, if you’re looking for something to do, or want to plan a vacation, take inspiration from our trips and travel tips. You can even string our trips together for a longer day on the road. Maybe even a full vacation.
As coast-to-coast travel bloggers, it’s our goal to inspire you and provide the knowledge you need to quickly and easily create your own travel adventure.
We currently have a number of "trips for New England and Oregon. Look for detailed itineraries covering our other adventures coast-to-coast.
Explore Minto Brown Island Park: The Most Dog-Friendly Place in Salem
Minto Brown Island State Park is the perfect dog lover’s paradise. This riverfront West Salem park offers walking, hiking, jogging, and swimming, all with the option to take man’s best friend with you! The Search for Dog Friendly Parks at the Halfway Point When I stumbled upon Minto Island Brown Park in Salem, I was … Read more
What to Do at Crater Lake-Best Bets for Your Visit
When thinking about what to do at Crater Lake, many people go right to the pristine, blue water of the lake itself, but the over 180,000-acre park has much more to offer. With historic lodges, dining, sightseeing drives and endless hiking trails, Crater Lake National park is an experience, not just a destination. We visited … Read more
Valley of the Giants: Oregon’s Tallest Hidden Secret
When it comes to visiting the Pacific Northwest, adventurers have a lot of choices, but none are as humbling as the Valley of the Giants Oregon trail near the now defunct town of Siletz. Accessing this special, sacred old growth grove requires an intrepid spirit, perseverance, and if traveling on a weekday, possibly a death … Read more
Silver Falls State Park in Oregon: 10 Awesome Waterfalls in a Single Day
Silver Falls State Park in Oregon is the largest park in the state at close to ten thousand acres. It features moderate trails through dense Oregon forest that bring you to a total of ten different waterfalls. The well-maintained trails, paired with the uniquely beautiful falls, make Silver Falls hike in Oregon a popular place … Read more
Visiting Oregon: 11 Things to Do When You Get There
When visiting Oregon, it may be hard to narrow down a list of things to do. So, we’ve put together this simplified visitor resource, a companion to our Oregon travel guide, to help you discover the top attractions, and scenic places in Oregon this magnificent state has to offer. Exploring the Outdoors: Scenic Places in … Read more
McDowell Creek Falls- A Mythical Oregon Hike
McDowell Creek Falls Oregon is a moderate hike located north of Sweet Home. It features beautiful forest views and serene boardwalk stairs leading to the base and summit of two waterfalls. Oregon Hike Views For us, the McDowell Creek Falls trail started out in a small gravel parking lot at the Royal Terrace Trailhead in … Read more
