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Valley Forge National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Logan liked the Junior Ranger program offered here and learning all about George Washington and the winter encampment of the Continental Army.

Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial

This living memorial to Theodore Roosevelt, the man known as the “Great Conservationist” is on a small island in the middle of the Potomac River.

Acton Arboretum
Acton Arboretum

There are lots of little walking trails at the Acton Arboretum and my favorite part of the afternoon was when we stumbled upon a collection of rocks carved with inspirational words.

 
 

 

Katahdin Woods and Water National Monument

 
 
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Castle Clinton National Monument
Castle Clinton National Monument

This location has quite the varied history and has housed everything from soldiers, to socialites, to immigrants, and now tourists.

Adams National Historical Park
Adams National Historical Park

To celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary, we drove to the south shore of Massachusetts and took a trolley ride around Quincy to tour the park.

Concord River
Concord River

We took our time and meandered down the river to allow time for Stew and Logan to fish off the side of the boat

 
 
 

 

Boston harbor islands state park

 
 
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What a year of adventure for us! Teaching our little one to love the outdoors was a highlight for 2017. Looking forward to exploring more in 2018
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While watching the introduction video at the @adamsnps visitor center last week, we recognized some of the voices of the narrators (Tom Hanks, Laura Linney, etc). After a quick Google search we were introduced to the HBO mini series, John Adams from
The overgrown vines on the this canal @lowellnps made my day today! I work in an office with no windows but was at a training session this morning and got to stop for a few minutes on my walk to enjoy the canal.
Another weekend, another park! Follow along on our stories.
If you live in the area, you must check out @massdcr Maudslay State Park - especially the Long Border Trail. Hop over to the blog (link in profile) to find out why!
Family hike through the woods to watch #AdamsFarm in #Walpole for the @bostonrebellionuscup MTB race.