Author: Amy Pantone
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Our Furthest Northern Maine Explorations
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Wow, has it really been two months since my last post. That was not my intention. But it seems October was a whirlwind as we were visiting family and friends. We’ve been back on the road now for two weeks and I realized I still have plenty of Maine to…
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Maine Shamy Style: Moosehead Lake Edition
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Where do I begin? We spent just shy of 6 weeks in Maine and it was not enough time. A return trip is already on our radar, probably next summer. Words I would use to describe this gem of a state. Awe-inspiring, breathtaking, inspiring, astounding, stunning, raw, beauty, remote, and…
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The Green Mountains of Vermont + New Hampshire: A Stay with Unusual Circumstances
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As I write this post we are soaking up Maine and all of its beauty. I honestly cannot wait to share our Maine travels. But before I get ahead of myself let’s take a step back to our travels through Vermont & New Hampshire. We did not spend a lot…
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Upstate New York: Saranac Lake
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Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “It’s not the destination, It’s the journey.”. This is true of our lives but also of our travels. Many people get caught up in getting to their destination they completely miss out on the journey to get there. I can tell you the journey to…
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Summer Travels: Allegheny National Forest
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While visiting family and friends in Indiana and Michigan we debated on where we would spend our summer. Option #1 go back to the UP (upper peninsula) of Michigan. A familiar and beloved favorite where we have spent our last two summers. Option #2 head to the New England area…
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Gorge Hopping
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The blog will continue! Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment on my last post. I sincerely appreciate your feedback and all of your kind words. Marcela, you are so right follow your heart. Anne, Colleen, Lisa, and all of our dear friends you are a big…
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Reflections: Two Years on the Road!
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As I write this post we are currently visiting family and friends in Indiana. Parked in the kids’ driveway with the sounds of the city replacing the sounds of nature. Lawn mowers, airplanes, car alarms, emergency vehicles, construction, and traffic. It is strange to be back in the mix of…
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6 Weeks of Sunny Florida
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For those following our blog adventures, you know we left Indiana the middle of November. By the end of January, we finally found the consistently warm and sunny days we had hoped for. We already made the decision to dive deeper into Florida (past Tampa) and to arrive earlier next…
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Louisiana + The Florida Panhandle: Chasing Sunshine + Warmth
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The next two months of our journey on the road found us chasing and finally catching warm and sunny days. It involved about 2.5 weeks of so so weather in Louisiana and the Florida panhandle. Fairview Riverside Park, LA This became our home base for a few days to regroup…
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Sunrises + Sunsets: Beach Camping – Part II
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The beach camping continues. In case you missed Part I, click here. A short two day stopover at Brazoria Beach proved that not all days at the beach are perfect weather. Both days were foggy, overcast, and cooler. But they were also uneventful, which was fine with us. Ralphie’s First…