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Spend Summer Outside: The Best Hiking Near Boston

July 1, 2017 By Ryan Victor 4 Comments

Spend Summer Outside: The Best Hiking Near Boston

The Boston Pops, a huge fireworks show, and all that history make Boston one of the best places to celebrate the Fourth of July. But to get the most out of the holiday weekend in New England, consider spending part of it outdoors. Here’s five of the area’s best hikes to get you started.

Filed Under: Active and Healthy, Hiking, Maine, Massachusetts, Nature and Outdoors, New Hampshire, North America, Vermont Tagged With: activities, Ascutney State Park, Boston, Camden Hills State Park, destinations, featured, Fourth of July, Franconia Ridge, Mt. Washington, New England, Travel Styles, White Mountains

In Honor of Canada Day: A Guide to Fundy National Park

June 29, 2017 By Ryan Victor Leave a Comment

In Honor of Canada Day: A Guide to Fundy National Park

In honor of Canada Day 2017, we’re highlighting one of Canada’s smallest and least-visited national parks. Fundy offers great hiking, stunning campsites, and unique landscapes, all without the crowds. Plus, it’s super accessible from the East Coast.

Filed Under: Active and Healthy, Camping, Canada, Hiking, Nature and Outdoors, North America, Off the Beaten Path Tagged With: activities, canada day, destinations, featured, Fundy National Park, Hopewell Rocks, national parks, New Brunswick, Travel Styles

Exploring Our Own Backyard: The National Parks of Montana and Wyoming

April 5, 2017 By Jen Ambrose and Ryan Victor 8 Comments

Exploring Our Own Backyard: The National Parks of Montana and Wyoming

Montana and Wyoming are home to three of the most popular national parks in the U.S. – and we were pretty lucky to grow up near them. Whether you want to visit Glacier, Yellowstone, or Grand Teton (or all three!), here’s how to make the most of your trip.

Filed Under: Active and Healthy, Hiking, Montana, Nature and Outdoors, North America, U.S., Wyoming Tagged With: Bozeman, destinations, featured, Glacier National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Jenny Lake, national parks, Old Faithful, Travel Styles, Whitefish, Yellowstone National Park

Hiking Away from the Crowds: Maine’s Cutler Coast

August 4, 2016 By Ryan Victor 4 Comments

Hiking Away from the Crowds: Maine’s Cutler Coast

It’s certainly not the best-known destination in New England, but Cutler Coast in Maine is one of Ryan’s favorite places to hike – and to get away from it all.

Filed Under: Active and Healthy, Hiking, Maine, Nature and Outdoors, North America, Off the Beaten Path Tagged With: Acadia, activities, camping, Campobello Island, Cutler Coast, destinations, Fairy Head, featured, hiking, Maine, New England, picnic, Quoddy Head State Park, Travel Styles

Hi! We're Jen and Ryan, an American couple on a journey to travel the world while working from the road. We're passionate about outdoors adventure, ethical travel, and healthy living. Passions and Places is a space for us to share our stories and tips with you, but most importantly, we hope to inspire you to seek your own adventure.

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