Did you know that the tree featured in Boston Common is a gift from Nova Scotia each year? Well it is! And it’s a century old tradition.
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New England is inarguably magical during the holiday season. There are so many options when it comes to finding festive things to do at this time of year. From lighthouses covered in holiday lights to mansions decorated to the nines and the gigantic Boston Christmas…
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Did You Know Thursday – November is Native American Heritage Month, The Cherokee
Since 1990, November has been federally recognized as Native American Heritage Month. It’s interesting that the month distinguished as Native American heritage month is also the month that holds a day that most Native Americans use as a day of remembrance and mourning.
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6 Reasons To Visit Roaring Forks Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Forks Motor Nature Trail is located inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It’s a 5.5 mile, one way, one lane road, that takes approximately an hour to complete, and let me tell you it’s completely worth that hour of your time!
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Trip Unplanner: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Part 2: North Carolina
This is generally how I “unplan” our trips. Nothing is actually planned out but I list the options that we have in each area. Here are some options for GSMNP in North Carolina.
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Did You Know Thursday: The First Thanksgiving
While much remains unknown about the first Thanksgiving, we do know for sure that Squanto was integral to the success of the pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
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I don’t know about you but when I think of Plymouth, Massachusetts I think of the Mayflower and pilgrim hats. But imagine having to live in cramped quarters on a small ship with hundreds of your fellow pilgrims and all of their belongings for an arduous 66 day journey. It doesn’t sound like much fun does it?
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7 Fun Things To Do In New England in November
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While it may not be the most beautiful time of the year to visit New England, November brings cooler weather, naked trees and fewer tourists. New England in November is, well, unpredictable. Since moving here 5 years ago we have had snow on Thanksgiving, leaves…
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Trip Unplanner: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Part 1: Tennessee
This is generally how I “unplan” our trips. Nothing is actually planned out but I list the options that we have in each area. Here are some options for GSMNP in Tennessee.
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6 Reasons To Visit Wales in Fall
Fall is the perfect time to visit Wales! Find out why this hidden gem is amazing during the fall season…
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