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  • Caves, Waterfalls, and Stairs at Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves in North Woodstock, NH

    Melissa / May 14, 2019 / 40 Comments

    Every summer we head up north for some outdoor adventures; one of our favorite places to visit is Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves located in North Woodstock, NH. It has fun caves…

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  • Sand and Seagulls at Wallis Sands State Park in Rye, NH

    Melissa / August 20, 2018 / 40 Comments

    Our kiddos LOVE the beach.  They love playing in the waves and digging in the sand; they love being out in the sun and searching for shells.  Because of this, we have made…

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  • Learning About Sea Life at the Seacoast Science Center in Rye

    Melissa / August 11, 2018 / 0 Comments

    The Seacoast Science Center in Rye, NH, has been on our radar for a while and we finally made it over during our vacation week.  It’s a great place for the kiddos to…

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  • Castle Island plane

    Airplanes and Green Space at Castle Island in Boston

    Melissa / July 21, 2018 / 2 Comments

    “Mama, plane!!!” That’s what I hear every time Little Man sees an airplane.  So, when Brit (from over at Traveling Carrs) suggested we take a trip to Castle Island in Boston, we eagerly…

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  • Ice Cream and Animals at Beech Hill Farm and Ice Cream Barn in Hopkinton, NH

    Melissa / July 8, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Some days you just need ice cream for lunch.  We recently had one of those days and so we went over to Beech Hill Farm and Ice Cream Barn in Hopkinton, NH for…

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  • Strawberry and Blueberry Picking at Rossview Farm

    Melissa / July 6, 2018 / 0 Comments

    It’s strawberry picking season!! There really is nothing like fresh-picked strawberries; store bought just don’t compare in sweetness and flavor.  I have been taking L picking for a few years now and I…

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  • Fun at Fenway watching the Red Sox!

    Melissa / June 28, 2018 / 0 Comments

    This weekend we took the kiddos to their first baseball game and Fenway experience. Thanks to Brit, who bought us the tickets as our family Christmas present, we were able to watch the…

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  • Hikes, Playgrounds, and Views at Mt. Kearsarge’s Winslow State Park

    Melissa / June 2, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Last fall, the kiddos and I discovered Winslow State Park.  We were out and about and needed a place to stop for snacks and a little adventure, so I looked for nearby state…

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  • Fun in the Sun and Sand at Hampton Beach

    Melissa / May 28, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Summer is finally (unofficially) here! We celebrated by taking a trip to Hampton Beach – which is now in-season.  We explored Hampton back in April during off-season, and this certainly was a different…

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  • Elephant Head Hike in Crawford Notch, NH

    Melissa / May 15, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Looking for a short, easy hike with some pretty nice views? Make sure to check out Elephant Head in Crawford Notch! We hiked this the day after we climbed Mt. Willard, and it…

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Hi! Thanks for visiting my site! I’m Melissa, a wife and mom of 2 living in New Hampshire.  My goal is to make sure that my family has lots of adventures; for us, life experiences create the best memories and most smiles.  This blog is my way of sharing some of the adventures that put the biggest smiles on my kiddos’ faces!

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