September 4, 2022 The house we were staying in was about 40 minutes southwest of downtown Boston which put us only about 20 minutes from the Rhode Island border. Wanting to test ride our new bikes, we found a bike trail not too far into Rhode Island along the Blackstone River. Surrounded by thick...
One of the cooler attractions along the Freedom Trail is the USS Constitution, one of the first wooden frigates commissioned by the United States. The USS Constitution was launched in 1797 and was heralded for her actions in the War of 1812 where she defeated five British warships. Touring the ship was an eye-opening...
Once in Boston, we were eager to visit many of the historical sites significant to the forming of the United States. One of the best ways to do that is to follow the Freedom Trail, a 2.5 mile long trail that passes by 16 of those historical sites. Boston Common Massachusetts State House Park...
August 25, 2022 Despite being very tired from our early morning hike, we made sure to make a couple more stops in Maine while on the road to Boston. The first being in the capital city of Augusta where we took a few photos of the Maine State House and drove through the town....
Being in Maine, we naturally had to try some of its famous lobster. However, we ended up going a little wild and had it four times during the three days we were there. Every meal was delicious and I quickly became a master at shucking lobster....
Acadia National Park was one of the first places we marked on the map as a place we had to visit this year. Its reputation, beauty, and remoteness convinced us to make a multiday trip to the park and the surrounding area. August 23, 2022 The first day in Acadia NP was a short...
August 21-22, 2022 After leaving Canada, our next stop was a one night stay in Montpelier, VT followed by a several hour trek to Ellsworth, ME where we planned to stay for a few days. On the way to Montpelier, we made a quick stop in Burlington, VT where we got some Ben &...
