The Lure of a Lake (Confessions of a Jersey Shore Local)
Most people who grow up by the ocean have an uncomfortable relationship with lakes. There is something about the stillness, murkiness, and sometimes slimy bottom that causes us to wrinkle up our noses...
View ArticleWe looked at the swim and we jumped right in…(part one)
For me, summer and swimming have always gone hand in hand. Summer begins with the first ocean swim and ends with the last ocean swim. I have always marked my summers this way and have often stretched...
View ArticleWe looked at the swim and we jumped right in…(part two)
Lincolnville, Maine While we were camping at Camden Hills State Park I read an article in the Bangor Daily News about a blog called swimmaine.com. This useful new blog is dedicated to recommending and...
View ArticleWe looked at the swim and we jumped right in…(part three)
Echo Lake Beach, Acadia National Park Acadia National Park is a gift that keeps on giving. Just when you think you have the place wired you discover something new and exciting. While perusing my handy...
View ArticleCamper Wesley Makes Poolside Debut (plus pool slide acrobatics…)
After the heavy morning rain cleared up, Mommy brought Camper Wesley up to the pool for his big Cape Hatteras KOA debut. Notice Maxwell behind him doing the “I-love-the-pool-happy-dance.” Meanwhile,...
View ArticleWe Looked At The Swim And We Jumped Right In: West Dummerston
We went to Vermont in search of family friendly hiking and swimming, and we found them both. On our last morning at the Brattleboro North KOA I walked into the cozy camp store and asked Beverly to...
View ArticleThis is How the Summer Ends….See You Next Year, Cape May
Getting the best site at Seashore Campsites… Walking towards the sunset… Hanging with the Wes Man… Playing on the beach… *** *** *** *** Playing hide and seek… Shutting down the pool for the season…...
View ArticleCape Cod Family Trip Planner: Beaches, Biking, Baseball, and More!
Planning a trip to Cape Cod? We spent a magical week there this summer and can’t wait to return. Here is our list of suggestions for where to stay, what to eat, and how to have tons of family fun....
View ArticleTwo Hikes and a Swim: Artist’s Bluff, Bald Mountain, and Echo Lake (Franconia...
On our second day in Franconia Notch, we were excited to see more of the mountains. However, we also knew we had to take it a little easy with the kids since the day before had been relatively long and...
View ArticleA Place to Play With Friends: Lincolnville, MidCoast Maine
Last time we were visiting MidCoast Maine, we stayed at Camden Hills State Park and found ourselves driving south on many days, exploring Camden, Rockland, Bath, and Boothbay. One afternoon, after a...
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We looked at the swim and we jumped right in…(part three)
Echo Lake Beach, Acadia National Park Acadia National Park is a gift that keeps on giving. Just when you think you have the place wired you discover something new and exciting. While perusing my...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Camper Wesley Makes Poolside Debut (plus pool slide acrobatics…)
After the heavy morning rain cleared up, Mommy brought Camper Wesley up to the pool for his big Cape Hatteras KOA debut. Notice Maxwell behind him doing the “I-love-the-pool-happy-dance.” Meanwhile,...
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We Looked At The Swim And We Jumped Right In: West Dummerston
We went to Vermont in search of family friendly hiking and swimming, and we found them both. On our last morning at the Brattleboro North KOA I walked into the cozy camp store and asked Beverly to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
This is How the Summer Ends….See You Next Year, Cape May
Getting the best site at Seashore Campsites… Walking towards the sunset… Hanging with the Wes Man… Playing on the beach… *** *** *** *** Playing hide and seek… Shutting down the pool for the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cape Cod Family Trip Planner: Beaches, Biking, Baseball, and More!
Planning a trip to Cape Cod? We spent a magical week there this summer and can’t wait to return. Here is our list of suggestions for where to stay, what to eat, and how to have tons of family fun....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Two Hikes and a Swim: Artist’s Bluff, Bald Mountain, and Echo Lake (Franconia...
On our second day in Franconia Notch, we were excited to see more of the mountains. However, we also knew we had to take it a little easy with the kids since the day before had been relatively long and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Place to Play With Friends: Lincolnville, MidCoast Maine
Last time we were visiting MidCoast Maine, we stayed at Camden Hills State Park and found ourselves driving south on many days, exploring Camden, Rockland, Bath, and Boothbay. One afternoon, after a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
We looked at the swim and we jumped right in…(part three)
Echo Lake Beach, Acadia National Park Acadia National Park is a gift that keeps on giving. Just when you think you have the place wired you discover something new and exciting. While perusing my...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Camper Wesley Makes Poolside Debut (plus pool slide acrobatics…)
After the heavy morning rain cleared up, Mommy brought Camper Wesley up to the pool for his big Cape Hatteras KOA debut. Notice Maxwell behind him doing the “I-love-the-pool-happy-dance.” Meanwhile,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
We Looked At The Swim And We Jumped Right In: West Dummerston
We went to Vermont in search of family friendly hiking and swimming, and we found them both. On our last morning at the Brattleboro North KOA I walked into the cozy camp store and asked Beverly to...
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