I'm sorry Connecticut, but you were our least favorite state so far. You were only our 13th state though, so you might not end up in last place by the end of the road trip. We did find a few fun things to do though during our 3.5 weeks there, with our final week including some … [Read more...] about 3.5 Weeks In Connecticut – Here’s What We Did
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Visiting Gillette Castle State Park In Connecticut
On our way down to Mystic, Shae and I saw a sign for Gillette Castle State Park. This had been on our list of places to visit while in Connecticut on our 50 state road trip, so we decided to stop by on our way through. We had Truffles with us and so were only able to walk … [Read more...] about Visiting Gillette Castle State Park In Connecticut
Going Tubing On The Farmington River In Connecticut
One of my favorite memories of our 6 weeks in Wisconsin last year was going tubing on the Chippewa River. That was my first time tubing but despite it being so much fun, we hadn't done it again over the past year. During our time in Connecticut, Shae thankfully discovered … [Read more...] about Going Tubing On The Farmington River In Connecticut
Bubble Run Fun in Hartford, Connecticut
If you read my recent update on our relationship on the road, you'll have seen how much we're just loving Connecticut. Uh. No. It's definitely not the state for us one day. However, we've found a little fun here and there. One of the most fun things we've done is the Bubble … [Read more...] about Bubble Run Fun in Hartford, Connecticut
10 Vermont Covered Bridges In 1 Day
There are more than 100 covered bridges in Vermont, but we didn't spot any during the four weeks we spent there on our 50 state road trip. That is, until a couple of days before we left. On our way from Brandon to Quechee Gorge, we came across four covered bridges. It was … [Read more...] about 10 Vermont Covered Bridges In 1 Day
Drinking Our Way Along The Middlebury Tasting Trail In Vermont
Not only is Vermont a beautiful state, but it has a lot of delicious alcohol. It feels like Shae and I drank most of it. Most of that was done while we were staying in Waterbury as there were a lot of craft breweries, distilleries and wineries around. Check out 12 Great … [Read more...] about Drinking Our Way Along The Middlebury Tasting Trail In Vermont
Visiting Quechee Gorge In Quechee, Vermont
When we were planning our time in Vermont, I was excited when I saw that we'd be in the state when the 40th Annual Quechee Balloon Festival would be held. There wasn't any affordable accommodation nearby though, so that weekend we were staying more than an hour to the west in … [Read more...] about Visiting Quechee Gorge In Quechee, Vermont
Visiting Moss Glen Falls In Granville, Vermont
At the end of our second week in Vermont this year on our 50 state road trip, we moved on from Waterbury to Brandon. While driving along we stopped off at Warren Falls, a beautiful set of waterfalls and swimming hole. Once we were done there, we continued on our way to … [Read more...] about Visiting Moss Glen Falls In Granville, Vermont
12 Great Places to Eat & Drink In Central Vermont
Shae and I recently spent a week in Waterbury, a city in central Vermont which is a short drive to the west of Montpelier, the state capital. We did far too much eating and drinking while there, but on the positive side it means we now get to recommend all kinds of great … [Read more...] about 12 Great Places to Eat & Drink In Central Vermont
Hiking The Silver Lake Trail In Salisbury, Vermont
After being swarmed by gnats on our hike up Mt Pisgah, Shae and I were a little apprehensive about going on another hike through a forest in Vermont. We decided to brave it though and so headed to Silver Lake in Salisbury with our dog Truffles. Silver Lake is next to Lake … [Read more...] about Hiking The Silver Lake Trail In Salisbury, Vermont