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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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    Things to do in New Hampshire with Kids!

    Melissa / April 27, 2018 / 34 Comments

    Looking for things to do in New Hampshire with kids?  Look no further!  There are so many things to do in New Hampshire with kids, you’re sure to find something for everyone! Below,…

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  • Off-Season Visit to Hampton Beach

    Melissa / April 23, 2018 / 1 Comment

    It’s school vacation week here in New Hampshire, so that means we have time for more adventures! It was another beautiful day in the Granite State, so we knew that we wanted to…

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  • Earth Day Hike Up Mt. Pemigewasset in Franconia Notch

    Melissa / April 21, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Happy Earth Day Weekend!!  In celebration, we think Spring has finally decided to make an appearance; the sun was out and it was warmer than 40 degrees!  We took advantage of the gorgeous…

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  • Boulder Caves and Beautiful Views Atop Loon Mountain

    Melissa / April 18, 2018 / 0 Comments

    In theory, summer should be here soon. So, despite the cold, ice, rain, and clouds, we have started to plan our summer adventures.  Two years ago we spent some time up at Loon…

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    Hiking Gear We Love!

    Melissa / April 15, 2018 / 0 Comments

    I’ve recently been asked about some of the items we have found helpful on our hikes… so here are a few of our favorites! This is all hiking gear that we use and…

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  • Yoga for Kids with Cosmic Kids Yoga!

    Melissa / April 15, 2018 / 4 Comments

    It’s April 15 and we woke up to snow and ice.  Okay Mother Nature, it’s time for spring now!! Please!! We are all sick of the cold and yucky weather here at our…

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  • Boulders, Waterfalls, and Stairs at Flume Gorge

    Melissa / April 11, 2018 / 0 Comments

    It’s almost that time of year when NH State Parks start opening! We are eagerly waiting for this cold weather and snow (yes, we got snow last night) to be replaced with some…

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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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