A Journalist's Journeys

The Isles of Shoals boat cruise is a great way to enjoy the beautiful seascape of Portsmouth, NH and learn a little history along the way. For example, Walt Disney worked on a boat one summer and developed one of his famous cartoon character based on his experience (I think it was Tugboat Willie.... but I am not positive...). Learn about Walt's adventures as a young man, see an old abandoned prison, and watch out for lighthouses! My family and I took the cruise for Father's Day. It was a little cold so we spent a lot of our time inside, eating clam chowder and enjoying the view!

Check out their website: http://www.islesofshoals.com

This weekend I traveled to Ogunquit, Maine. This seaside town is a tourist hot spot. Even the fog and light rain couldn't keep people flocking from far and wide to enjoy this rocky coast and village. There were several families from Europe and it wasn't uncommon to walk by someone speaking another language.

There are several outdoor activities to try like deep sea fishing, a lighthouse cruise, kayaking or surfing lessons, to name a few.

There is also plenty of SHOPPING! Browse through jewelry stores, souvenir shops and look through racks of adorable seaside outfits. However, it is very pricey (like, $260 for a zip up hoody pricey). If you don't want to drop some serious dough consider taking a breathtaking (and free!) shoreline walk down the Marginal Way.


Enjoy a leisurely 1.5 mile walk by the rocky shoreline where you can admire the ocean, sailboats, beautiful homes, and maybe even a sea cub! There are also several benches along the way where you can sit down to rest and enjoy the view!





Being the seafood enthusiast that I am I stopped into this tiny cafe for a $5 hot cup of clam chowder, yum!

Another successful weekend of summer family fun!

I traveled to the Massabesic Audubon Center in Auburn, N.H. for some free fun! I took a scenic hike (about 3 miles long), that was flat and easy for beginners. Learn all about the Audubon Society and the programs they offer through their website : http://www.nhaudubon.org/