Another beautiful farm I visited was Pineland Farm, in New Gloucester, Maine. I visited this farm when I was staying in Freeport for the night.
Pineland Farm is a 5,000-acre working farm that welcomes visitors to enjoy its beautiful rural landscape.
Wolfe Neck is a nonprofit farm with 626 oceanfront acres and 4 miles of Casco Bay shoreline that is open to the public every day. A few years back I was given a tour of the farm. Take a peek at my post about it.
This fall, I decided to bring my bike to the farm and spend a relaxing morning riding along its gorgeous views of the coast, visiting the animals, and breathing in that coastal air!
In autumn, I love stopping in to different farms to enjoy the gifts of living in New England. Apple picking, pumpkins, hay rides, corn mazes, farm stand… I can’t get enough! Lately I’ve been spending one day a week visiting a farm nearby. It’s the perfect way to get outside for some fresh air, walk around in nature, and ok, ok…it doesn’t hurt that lots of farms have cider donuts.
This week I’ll be showcasing some of my favorite farms I’ve been to lately. Enjoy!
Snug Harbor Farm features five greenhouses, nurseries,
There’s no place as cozy as autumn in New England. For the next few months it’s all about crisp leaves, comfy sweaters, dark nail polish, lattes, and pulling out my UGGs. (Yes…I’m aware of how ugly they are, but is there anything more comfortable?) It’s the perfect time to slow down, unwind from out fast-paced summer, and enjoy the simple things.
It has been a long, exhausting few months all across the country and many of us are struggling with how to adapt to this “new normal.” There are many activities that are off the list for now, but there are still plenty of activities to do as a family. Here is an article I wrote last summer… but have added some tips that are appropriate for COVID-19 times. So grab your hiking boots and head out for a hike!
Spring is in the air and it’s the perfect time to go on a hike. To avoid a hike filled with whining, it helps to plan a bit. Check out these 20 Tips for Hiking with Kids:
Before I had kids, winter meant long months of counting down the days until spring. Then these two little winter-loving girls were born. All of the sudden winter turned into months of being…dare I say it…outside! Yeah…outside…in cold, wet snow for hours at a time. All of these new items appeared in my house like hand warmers and sleds. Snow pants somehow crept their way into my wardrobe. So that’s when I decided to give in and try to find out what the heck people like about winter. After all, I live in New England so I may as well join these snow-lovers! No one was as shocked as myself to discover I actually have fun outside. My husband says the key to enjoying winter is to make sure you’re warm, and he’s right. (Don’t tell him that! Lol) With the right clothes and toys, I found so many things I loved to do out there. Here are some of my favorites:
Talk about a no-skill-needed activity! If you can walk, then you can snow shoe…it’s that easy! After a fresh snowfall there’s nothing more peaceful than walking through the woods or along the side of a frozen lake. Snow shoes are pretty inexpensive and they will last you a long time. They make great snowshoes for kids as well. It’s also good to have a nice warm hat for both adults and kids!
If you’re looking for a place to truly see the masterpieces of Antoni Gaudi, a Spanish architect and an overall hero in Barcelona, Park Gϋell is the place you’ll want to be. I’m sure Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s famous church, is on your itinerary, and if it’s not then you’ll definitely be missing out. (Click here for tips on a perfect visit to Sagrada Familia.) But today is all about the outrageous architecture of Park Gϋell! First, I’ll fill you in on ten tips to make the most of your visit, and then I’ll take you on a little tour of my favorite areas of the park.
Park Gϋell (pronounced Gwell, as my cab driver corrected me) was intended to be a housing development for the wealthy citizens of Barcelona. Eusebi Gϋell contracted Gaudi to design it, but the plans fell through because of lack of interest and funds and only two out of the 60 planned houses were actually constructed there. The city, who has a love…and I mean LOVE for Gaudi, turned it into a public park. It is now one of the most visited places in Barcelona.
Dolphin Quest
Royal Naval Dockyard
My kids were already jealous enough that I was headed to Bermuda without them for a few nights, but it pushed them over the edge when they found out I was going to also be swimming with dolphins while I was there. They even told me I might as well change my blog’s name to “My NOT Traveling Kids!” Sorry kiddos…this was one experience I couldn’t pass up.
Our experience
We took a car to the Royal Naval Dockyard on the tip of the island and made our way into Dolphin Quest. The Royal Naval Dockyard is a converted 200-year-old fort built by the British Royal Navy.
The White Mountains is the perfect destination since there are countless options to spend time together outdoors as a family. Cranmore Adventure Park allows all members of the family to participate in the activities. There really is something for everyone! We were lucky enough to spend the day making memories on the mountain.
Here are 10 of our favorite things to do at Cranmore Adventure Park:
1. MOUNTAIN COASTER: Our absolute favorite ride at the park is the mountain coaster and we keep going back for more! Since each rider controls how fast they go, it is perfect for the entire family.
(In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month…)
When I was 5 and my brother 7, we lost our mother to ovarian cancer. That changed my life forever. Three years ago my daughters were just about to turn 5 and 7 and I knew I had to contribute some way to raising awareness about cancer (all cancers) and help with fundraising for research. When I decided to do the Susan G Komen 3 -Day walk in Boston I never knew how much it would change me.