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Nebraska roadtrip: Fort Kearny and Lincoln
I never know what will be the next trigger that sends me into a travel planning spiral, nor can I predict when it will happen. But it does seem – with at least some frequency – to happen after my husband has gone to bed. Such was the case with our recent long weekend trip… Continue reading
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48 hours in Cheyenne, Wyoming
Visiting Wyoming’s capital city was not plan A for this particular outing. But when weather thwarted plan A, we found ourselves spending the weekend in Cheyenne. Prior to our departure, some friends warned us that Cheyenne was lame and to prepare to be disappointed. Perhaps they enjoy different things when they travel or went in… Continue reading
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Flume Gorge & the Old Man of the Mountain… sort of – Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire
Ask anyone in New England what the most iconic image of New Hampshire is, and they’ll probably say the Old Man of the Mountain. I imagine most of my US readers know what I’m talking about: the giant cliff face that looks like the profile of an old man. This was actually somewhat of an… Continue reading
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A Taste of Vermont
When I say ‘food’ and ‘Vermont’ in the same sentence, I’m guessing the first thing that comes to mind for many of you is maple syrup. It’s probably what Vermont is most known for, food wise. But I actually don’t like maple syrup – which, by the way, is pronounced “SEER-up” in New England –… Continue reading
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That time I drove all the way to Providence for dinner
Well, I guess the title of this post kind of gives everything away. But yes, I did once drive to Providence, Rhode Island just to go to dinner. Why, you ask? Well, my aunt and uncle were passing through and booked a hotel in the area so they could spend a couple days with me.… Continue reading
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