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    Amazing Caves to Explore at Polar Caves Park in Rumney, NH

    Melissa / September 2, 2020 / 54 Comments

    Polar Caves, in Rumney NH, is one of our favorite places to go explore caves! It is a family owned attraction with 9 AMAZING caves, as well as a rock garden and a…

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    Loon Mountain – Beautiful Views, Gondolas, and Glacial Caves

    Melissa / August 27, 2020 / 52 Comments

    Loon Mountain in Lincoln, NH is one of our favorite places. It was actually our last trip right before the Covid shut downs. So, when the opportunity arose to visit Loon Mountain this…

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • “Discovering” the Joy of Hiking on Crawford Notch’s Mt. Willard

    Melissa / March 24, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Hello!! As the end of March nears, my thoughts are turning toward new hiking adventures.  Last summer, we “discovered” hiking and we are hooked! Part of the reason we fell in love was…

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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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