Attractions
An honest take on things to do
Profile: Molly G. grew up moving all over creation, starting off in the Carolinas and making her way through the Jersey Shore, the banks of Lake Erie, Upstate New York and New England. Since she hates to pack she has put down roots in Boston, despite the fact that she despises winter. However, that moving bug is hard to shake so she solves the problem by traveling instead. She’s had a job in the real world crunching numbers for a Financial Planner for 16 years but shares her photography and thoughts about books, music, movies, travel and the Red Sox on The Bumbles Blog in a joint venture with her husband. She saves her best travel posts for UpTake. Molly G.'s Favorite Vacation: I love all types of vacations - camping, mountain hikes, lazy lakes, historic museums, bustling cities - but my favorite spot has probably been St. John in the US Virgin Islands. I have been there three times under three different scenarios - for a wedding with friends, as a romantic getaway and to help a friend travel with her young child. St. John provided the perfect setting for all of my trips. I loved befriending the locals and having my only decision each day be which beach to go to. I was so captivated by it I seriously considered buying some property there after one long day in the sun with cocktails. My empty bank account squashed that dream. Some day.
Posts by: Molly G.
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Spots In New England
Dec 22, 2009; 2 CommentsWinter Wonderland Skating (photo courtesy Mt. Washington Resort) Here in New England, backyard ice rinks are popping up in neighborhoods as the air has turned chilly. But not everyone has the yard, materials or energy for building and maintaining their... Read more »
NASCAR Behind the Scenes at Raceworld USA
Dec 15, 2009; 3 CommentsRaceworld USA - Home to Michael Waltrip Racing Now that the NASCAR Sprint Cup has been handed out to record breaking driver Jimmie Johnson, you might think that the folks involved with those NASCAR teams would be taking a break until Indy in February.... Read more »
All Access at Chimney Rock, North Carolina
Nov 24, 2009; 1 CommentUp Top on Chimney Rock If you read Barbara’s post about her visit to Chimney Rock in the mountains of Western North Carolina, you may have thought it was a challenging effort. And it was. But what is so great about this park is that all levels of... Read more »
Remembering JFK
Nov 19, 2009; No CommentJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum While many of us are busy making plans to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families, a great number are also taking pause to remember the anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s death which falls on... Read more »
Orchard House – Where Little Women Come Alive, Massachusetts
Nov 09, 2009; 4 CommentsOrchard House - Home of Little Women How would you like to step inside the setting of your favorite book and walk around in it for a while? See where the characters that you have come to know so well lived and breathed. Or get a look at the view the... Read more »
Hockey Hall of Fame – Toronto, Ontario
Oct 20, 2009; 5 CommentsHockey Hall of Fame Right now the MLB Playoffs are in full swing, the NFL has a month under its belt and NCAA Football is well underway. Amongst all of that you may have missed the fact that the NHL season just began again. Hockey is struggling to gain... Read more »
A Stroll Around Walden Pond – Concord, Massachusetts
Oct 13, 2009; 6 CommentsFall Reflections at Walden Pond Boston is known for its Revolutionary history. And the town of Concord just a short ride out of the city was host to one the war’s most famous battles. But some revolutionary thinkers took up residence there long after... Read more »
Lake Placid Bobsled Experience, New York
Sep 29, 2009; 5 CommentsTourists Ready to Take the Bobsled Plunge If you find yourself caught up in the Olympic spirit this fall while waiting for Vancouver to host the 2010 Winter Games, take a ride over to Lake Placid, NY where you can visit all kinds of Olympic sites, from... Read more »
Best Photo Spots for New England Fall Foliage
Sep 23, 2009; 5 CommentsTaking in Cadillac Mountain Fall in New England is a photographer’s dream come true. The window of opportunity is often brief when trying to time blue skies, cool temperatures and free weekends. So here are my top picks for spots to visit when the... Read more »
Taughannock Falls in New York’s Finger Lakes
Sep 08, 2009; 2 CommentsTaughannock Falls When we were on our way to Niagara Falls recently, our route took us through New York’s Finger Lakes region which is always scenic and packed with adventure. We didn’t have a lot of time to stop and play, but we did make a point... Read more »
