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Travel & Road Trips

A Lovely Detour: Covered Bridges of Northern Georgia

Dec 25, 2025

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8 min read

A Lovely Detour: Covered Bridges of Northern Georgia

Two covered bridges, one quiet park, and a little mountain history.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Historic Sites & Homes

November in Montréal: From Hochelaga to a Historic Chapel Tower

Nov 27, 2025

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9 min read

November in Montréal: From Hochelaga to a Historic Chapel Tower

Snowy strolls, shared meals, and a chapel that tells Montréal’s earliest stories.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

New York, US

A Walk Along the Erie Canal: Inspired by the Seneca Chief

Nov 20, 2025

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8 min read

A Walk Along the Erie Canal: Inspired by the Seneca Chief

The surprising history behind New York’s most ambitious waterway.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Travel & Road Trips

History in the Woods: W.E.B. Du Bois’s Great Barrington Roots

Nov 6, 2025

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7 min read

History in the Woods: W.E.B. Du Bois’s Great Barrington Roots

A visit to the Great Barrington homesite that tells the story of his remarkable journey.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

New York, US

Touring the Oldest House in Upstate New York: The Bronck Houses of Coxsackie

Oct 23, 2025

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8 min read

Touring the Oldest House in Upstate New York: The Bronck Houses of Coxsackie

A journey through 17th-century Dutch heritage, Revolutionary roots, and Hudson Valley charm.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Travel & Road Trips

Oct 9, 2025

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7 min read

Discovering Vergennes and Lake Champlain’s Maritime Museum

History, heritage, and great food as we took the scenic route to Burlington, Vermont.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

New York, US

Covered Bridges and Fall Colors in Schoharie County NY

Oct 2, 2025

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6 min read

Covered Bridges and Fall Colors in Schoharie County NY

A fall road trip with covered bridges, a pretty park, and a cozy café.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

New York, US

Sep 11, 2025

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6 min read

A Glens Falls Gem: The Hyde Collection

Discovering Rembrandt, Renoir, and more in the heart of Glens Falls

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Travel & Road Trips

Short but Sweet: Exploring York & Hershey, PA

Sep 4, 2025

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8 min read

Short but Sweet: Exploring York & Hershey, PA

From a riverside mansion filled with artwork to a butterfly atrium and rose garden in full bloom, here’s we how ended our summer in PA.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

New York, US

Step Inside the Thomas Cole House and Studio in Catskill, NY

Aug 28, 2025

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5 min read

Step Inside the Thomas Cole House and Studio in Catskill, NY

Where 19th-century romanticism meets contemporary creativity in the Hudson Valley.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

New York, US

Exploring Clermont, NY: A Mansion, Ruins & Riverfront Picnic

Aug 21, 2025

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8 min read

Exploring Clermont, NY: A Mansion, Ruins & Riverfront Picnic

Discover Clermont State Historic Site - Home to seven generations of Livingstons, sweeping Hudson River views, and one unforgettable house tour.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

New York, US

Exploring Pleasant Valley NY – a bit of History and a big Brunch!

Aug 14, 2025

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6 min read

Exploring Pleasant Valley NY – a bit of History and a big Brunch!

History buffs and brunch lovers will definitely enjoy in Pleasant Valley in Dutchess County. I’m glad we checked it out!

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Travel & Road Trips

Gothic Beauty and City Views in Montréal

Jul 31, 2025

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5 min read

Gothic Beauty and City Views in Montréal

Notre-Dame Basilica, rooftop dining, and the oldest public clock in the Americas—just a few gems from this unforgettable city.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Travel & Road Trips

Where History Began: Susan B. Anthony’s Birthplace

Jul 24, 2025

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6 min read

Where History Began: Susan B. Anthony’s Birthplace

A look inside Susan B. Anthony’s early life and how her upbringing helped spark a movement.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Historic Sites & Homes

Step Inside Lawndale Historic Home: A Rockledge, FL Hidden Gem

Jul 10, 2025

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5 min read

Step Inside Lawndale Historic Home: A Rockledge, FL Hidden Gem

Explore this beautiful late 1800’s home, built by citrus pioneer Hiram Smith Williams and take a step back to 19th-century Florida.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Travel & Road Trips

Wandering Through Kinderhook: History, a President, and a Legendary Inspiration

Jul 3, 2025

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6 min read

Wandering Through Kinderhook: History, a President, and a Legendary Inspiration

From Martin Van Buren’s home to the real-life Ichabod Crane, this little Hudson Valley village has some interesting stories to tell.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Nature & Hiking

Jun 26, 2025

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6 min read

Hike to Bash Bish Falls, MA from Copake Ironworks, NY 🚶‍♀️

Do you love crossing state borders? Yeah, me too! Walk with me from New York to Massachusetts—Choose Your Own Adventure-style.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Travel & Road Trips

Museum Island Magic: Your Guide to Berlin’s Cultural Gem

Jun 5, 2025

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7 min read

Museum Island Magic: Your Guide to Berlin’s Cultural Gem

From Queen Nefertiti to Monet, explore five museums and a breathtaking cathedral in one unforgettable spot.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Travel & Road Trips

Postcards from Berlin: Must Sees & Hidden Gems

May 29, 2025

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6 min read

Postcards from Berlin: Must Sees & Hidden Gems

From the Brandenburg Gate to Backstreet Courtyards

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Travel & Road Trips

Meet Me at the Clock: Exploring Berlin’s Alexanderplatz

May 22, 2025

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5 min read

Meet Me at the Clock: Exploring Berlin’s Alexanderplatz

What to See and Snap in Berlin’s Busiest Square

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Travel & Road Trips

Visiting Berlin Germany - the historic Berlin Wall

May 15, 2025

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5 min read

Visiting Berlin Germany - the historic Berlin Wall

This week I'm spotlighting several places to view the remnants and markers of the historic Berlin Wall.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

New York, US

WWII beach rescue site and a historic iron works town

Apr 10, 2025

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5 min read

WWII beach rescue site and a historic iron works town

Let's dive into American History this week by visiting a Florida beach where American's trained and were rescued during WWII and a 1845 Iron Works town in New York.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Historic Sites & Homes

Fellsmere, FL – Interesting History, Good Eats and Neat Shops

Mar 20, 2025

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4 min read

Fellsmere, FL – Interesting History, Good Eats and Neat Shops

We made two separate day trips to Fellsmere, Florida in the last month, and I couldn’t wait to share this hidden gem with you all. If you love small towns with rich history, good food, and a little bit of quirkiness, you’ll definitely want to add this spot to your travel list!

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Historic Sites & Homes

Mar 13, 2025

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8 min read

Pritchard House & Moore Memorial Park

We visited two historical homes in one day - one built in 1891 for the Pritchard family, in Titusville, FL and a replica of a home where the Moore family resided until it was bombed in 1951, in Mimms, FL.

Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge

Historic Sites & Homes

A Lovely Detour: Covered Bridges of Northern Georgia

November in Montréal: From Hochelaga to a Historic Chapel Tower

A Walk Along the Erie Canal: Inspired by the Seneca Chief

History in the Woods: W.E.B. Du Bois’s Great Barrington Roots

Touring the Oldest House in Upstate New York: The Bronck Houses of Coxsackie

Discovering Vergennes and Lake Champlain’s Maritime Museum

Covered Bridges and Fall Colors in Schoharie County NY

A Glens Falls Gem: The Hyde Collection

Short but Sweet: Exploring York & Hershey, PA

Step Inside the Thomas Cole House and Studio in Catskill, NY

Exploring Clermont, NY: A Mansion, Ruins & Riverfront Picnic

Exploring Pleasant Valley NY – a bit of History and a big Brunch!

Gothic Beauty and City Views in Montréal

Where History Began: Susan B. Anthony’s Birthplace

Step Inside Lawndale Historic Home: A Rockledge, FL Hidden Gem

Wandering Through Kinderhook: History, a President, and a Legendary Inspiration

Hike to Bash Bish Falls, MA from Copake Ironworks, NY 🚶‍♀️

Museum Island Magic: Your Guide to Berlin’s Cultural Gem

Postcards from Berlin: Must Sees & Hidden Gems

Meet Me at the Clock: Exploring Berlin’s Alexanderplatz

Visiting Berlin Germany - the historic Berlin Wall

WWII beach rescue site and a historic iron works town

Fellsmere, FL – Interesting History, Good Eats and Neat Shops

Pritchard House & Moore Memorial Park

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