Lake Placid is steeped in Olympic history. After hosting the Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980, it became one of the few cities in the world that has had the privileged of hosting twice. The people in these parts live…

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My job with International Animal Rescue has brought me on adventures all around the world. I have climbed volcanoes in Nicaragua, hitchhiked across India, trekked through Nepal and rafted down a river in Sumatra. Little did I know, the biggest adventure was yet to come… having children!
Although my adventures look very different these days, I am determined to break free from the endless piles of dishes and laundry to show my kids the amazing world around us. Learn More...
Location: Lake Placid, New York
Lake Placid is steeped in Olympic history. After hosting the Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980, it became one of the few cities in the world that has had the privileged of hosting twice. The people in these parts live…
Location: Lake Placid, New York
While the Olympic venues were our first draw to Lake Placid, staying at the Mirror Lake Inn became equally appealing the more we learned about it. The resort is perched on a hillside overlooking Mirror Lake. While it felt private…
Location: Jeffersonville, VT
We are still on a high from our trip to Smugglers’ Notch. I’m sure most parents will understand what I mean when I say that some trips are taken purely for the enjoyment of the kids. You’re just in it…
Snow tubing is a fun and exhilarating winter activity. With five ski areas offering snow tubing in Massachusetts, it is easier than ever to zip down the slopes. We recommend calling ski areas in advance to check on snow conditions,…
There are so many great restaurants around Lake Sunapee. They are dappled around the lake within a few different villages. Therefore, I will list the best restaurants in Lake Sunapee, NH by town. The best meal we had hands down…
Location: Sunapee, New Hampshire
There are so many things to do in Sunapee, NH. It really is a four season destination with the ski mountain in the winter and boating activities in the summer. Native Americans called the area “Lake of the Wild Goose”…
Come along as we journey to far off places or take shorter jaunts around New England.
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