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Library Love

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When I walk into any library, it feels like I have just taken a deep breath. There is something magical about a place full of books. Weary travelers like us found refuge in libraries throughout our New England journey. “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of…
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Ohio’s Underground Railroad

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November 2, 2024 – The John Rankin House sits on a prominent hill overlooking the town of Ripley and the Ohio River. It was built in 1828 by abolitionist John Rankin for his wife and eventual 13 children. The home became one of the first stops for fugitive slaves who…
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Cardboard Boats?

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November 1, 2024 – Last stop before home: to visit our great cousins in Ohio and sleep in a real bed. They always spoil us with fun and great food. Our first stop was at the quirky “World’s Only Cardboard Racing Museum” in Ripley. This unique museum is filled with…
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Shenandoah National Park

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October 31, 2024 – Heading west towards home, we stayed a few days at beautiful Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. We camped at Big Meadows campground, which is in the middle of the vast 200,000 acre park. The park circles the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. We missed the peak…
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Annapolis, Maryland

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October 30, 2024 – I have always wanted to visit Annapolis, the historical waterfront town and capital of Maryland. Located on the Chesapeake Bay, the nautical area oozes charm and a distinguished 300-year history. It is one of the most beautiful, walkable towns of New England with quaint streets full…
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Delaware Elderberries

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October 29, 2024 – Our epic road trip is winding down, so we tried to make the most of our last few quick stops. We spent a night near Lincoln, Delaware, at The Pressed Elderberry Farm. This farm is an official Harvest Host camping site. For those not familiar with…
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The City of Brotherly Love

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October 26, 2024 – Known as “The Cradle of Liberty,” Philadelphia made quite an impression. We only had two full days to explore the area, not nearly enough. We camped about hour away at beautiful Fish Creek State Park. The least stressful way for us to visit super large cities…
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Lady Liberty

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October 24, 2024 – Our journey through New England takes us to our next stop, the Statue of Liberty. As kids, we learned about this symbol of freedom and democracy that France gave to our country in 1886. Neither of us have ever been able to visit. We decided to…
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Connecticut Countryside

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October 25, 2024 Want to find a picture-perfect Connecticut town that is also a hidden gem? Litchfield is the place. What a beautiful and walkable town with perfectly preserved 18th century homes and businesses. It is stunning in the fall. We also stopped at the Litchfield Historical Society, which was…
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Mark Twain Home, Hartford Connecticut

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October 24, 2024 “Travel is fatal to prejudice” is just one of the hundreds of famous quotes from Samuel Clemons, known by his pen name as Mark Twain. The Mark Twain Home and Museum in Hartford, Connecticut, is a must-see. Mark Twain and his family lived in this home for…
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Maritime Mystic, Connecticut

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October 23, 2024 We fell in love with the seaworthy charm of Mystic, Connecticut. Pre-colonial buildings and homes line the streets of the nautical town on the banks of the Mystic River. Main Street is walkable and filled with adorable shops, restaurants and charm. Mystic even has a drawbridge over…
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The Ocean State – Rhode Island

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October 20, 2024 The smallest state seems spacious with its breathtaking ocean views. Rhode Island represents the best of maritime New England. We enjoyed some R&R at our good friends’ place while catching up on laundry and watching a football game (first time seeing a TV in six weeks.) First…
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Loving Cape Cod

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“A man may stand there and put all of America behind him.” – Henry David Thoreau, describing Cape Cod, Massachusetts October 18, 2024 Sandy beaches, quaint towns, lighthouses and charming homes dot the Cape Cod Peninsula. We camped on the Outer Cape in Provincetown. What a friendly and welcoming town!…
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Seeing history in Boston

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October 14, 2024 Boston is breathtaking. This was our first visit to the vibrant and historic city. We camped north of the city in Cape Ann, so we took the commuter train to the city from Gloucester. Smart move–no worries about parking and traffic, which looked like a nightmare. Our…
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Pretty Portland

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October 12, 2024 The rocky coast of southern Maine is symbolized with one of the most recognizable lighthouses in New England, the Portland Head Light. Our first stop to this nautical city was the fascinating and ingenious Portland Observatory. The Observatory was built in 1807 by Captain Lemuel Moody. He…
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