Long before there was a Barbie trailer, or any Barbie talk at all, I saw a random picture taken of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling during the filming of the roller blading scene in those ridiculous outfits. I had seen nothing else and knew nothing else. With absolutely nothing to Read more…
Winter hiking can be intimidating even for an experienced hiker. A little dusting might be no big deal but when do you have to up your game (and your gear)? One would think that, after thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, I’d be full of hiking confidence. And I usually am. But Read more…
The New Hampshire Ice Castles are a notable thing to do in New England during the winter. Even a snow and winter hater has to appreciate the construction of this magical ice castle wonderland. Quick Facts The Run-Down I’ve been wanting to see the ice castles for a couple of Read more…
It’s no secret that I love donuts. Donuts are delicious. The possibilities are endless: donut holes, regular donuts, cake donuts, plain donuts, fancy donuts and specialty donut shops are popping up everywhere. With this comes creatively decorated donuts with crazy toppings and fun themes. Some are, undoubtedly going to be Read more…
The charming town of Newport, Rhode Island, a largely popular summertime tourist spot, is still a great place to visit as the holidays approach. While some businesses close during the off season, Newport at Christmas still offers a lot to do. The Mansions Newport is known for its mansions. During Read more…
Ah, Christmas in the city. It’s the stuff of movies. Literally. When you live in Connecticut, a trip into the city before the holidays is a near right of passage. But, of course, not everyone has such easy access to the city. While everyone, whether they live near or far, Read more…
Watkins Glen I can’t remember where or when I first saw it. Perhaps it was in an outdoors magazine. Maybe it was shown in someone’s hiking blog. Possibly it was just scrolling on Instagram. But at some point I saw a beautiful photo of a waterfall in a gorge labeled Read more…