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  • Pine Mountain, Alton, NH – Easy Hike, Gorgeous Views

    Melissa / August 18, 2020 / 34 Comments

    Pine Mountain in Alton, NH, was a recent great find for us! We just heard about it last fall, (despite having spent 35 summers at Lake Winnipesaukee) and knew that we had to…

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  • Kearsarge Lincoln Trail

    The Lincoln Trail at Rollins State Park in NH

    Melissa / August 3, 2020 / 18 Comments

    L has been asking to hike the Lincoln Trail at Rollins State Park since we last visited Mt. Kearsarge in Warner, New Hampshire. Rollins State Park has two shorter trails that bring you…

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  • Mt. Cardigan – 360 degrees of views in New Hampshire

    Melissa / March 16, 2020 / 40 Comments

    We recently discovered one of our new favorite hikes – Mt. Cardigan. The views are amazing and the hike was so fun!! The top of the mountain is treeless, so you have 360…

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  • Christmas Magic Throughout the Year at Santa’s Village in Jefferson, NH

    Melissa / February 19, 2020 / 38 Comments

    Looking for a fun theme park adventure for your littles? Whether it is July or December, you can experience Christmas magic at Santa’s Village in Jefferson, NH. Santa’s Village is a super family…

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  • Rollins Vista

    Mt. Kearsarge for Little Legs – Rollins State Park in Warner

    Melissa / August 26, 2019 / 31 Comments

    Having already hiked up Mt. Kearsarge from Winslow State Park, exploring the trails from Rollins State Park has been on our list. Rollins is different from Winslow in that you drive up most…

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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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  • Welch-Dickey Loop: Two Summits, One Hike

    Melissa / April 11, 2019 / 32 Comments

    Looking for a fun, rewarding, two summit hike? Look no further than the Welch-Dickey Loop in Thornton, NH! It’s a 4.5 mile loop that goes up one mountain, across to the next summit,…

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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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  • 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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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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