Acadia National Park, ME

Basic Information Date of trip: 07/09/2022 – 07/16/2022 Where we stayed: AirBnB cabin in Ellsworth, ME Itinerary Day 1 – Saturday: 9-hour drive with stop at Ogunquit, ME – 1) Kayaking and walking Ogunquit Beach; 2) Walking Marginal Way Day 2 – Sunday: 1) Beehive Trail; 2) Sand Beach Day 3 – Monday: Dorr Mountain […]

Sugarloaf Mountain Trail Hike

Introduction AllTrails link to Sugarloaf Mountain This was day 4 of our White Mountains, New Hampshire get-away. Sugarloaf Mountain is located in Bethlehem, NH. Basic Information Date of trip: 06/20/2022 Difficulty level: moderate Distance: 4.4 miles round-trip Elevation gain: 2,168 feet Elevation: 3,700 feet Location: Bethlehem, NH Our Impressions After two miserable cold rainy days, […]

Diet vs. Exercise

The long standing debate – which one is more important? Depends on your goals but both are essential for good health. If weight loss is the goal, reducing calories and fat should be your main focus. If looking sexy and toned is what you strive towards, your main focus should be on exercise. You can […]

Lake Placid

Date of trip: 08/26/2021 – 08/29/2021 Where we stayed: Airbnb in Saranac Lake, NY, approximately 10 miles from Lake Placid. Our Itinerary Day 1: Cascade Mountain Day 2: Mount Marcy Day 3: Walk around village of Lake Placid and Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails in Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Day 4: Ampersand Mountain, Saranac Lake, NY […]

Lake George – Adirondack Mountains

Lake George Basic Information Date of trip: 05/27/2021 – 05/30/2021 Where we stayed:  AirBNB in Queensbury, NY, approximately 30 min from Lake George. Our Itinerary Day 1: Buck Mountain Day 2: Sleeping Beauty Mountain Day 3: Tongue Mountain Day 4: Rainy day – drive back home About Lake George Our second mini vacation is here!  […]

Shenandoah National Park

Basic Information Shenandoah National Park website Date of trip: 03/18/2021 – 03/21/2021 Weekly car pass fee $30 Where we stayed:  AirBNB in Madison, VA, approximately 30 minutes from Old Rag Mountain. Our Shenandoah Itinerary Day 1: Luray Caverns Day 2: Old Rag Day 3: Mary’s Rock Day 4: Dickey Ridge Shenandoah and the Skyline Drive […]