New Hampshire Maple Weekend

Laura Irwin
Mapletree Farm – East Concord, New Hampshire

If you happen to be in northern New England during late February or March, are you in for a treat!  Maple sugaring is a tradition that has been taking place in New England for centuries.  Although the process has evolved over the years to what it is today, generations and generations of New Englanders have been tapping maple trees every spring to create maple syrup.  Maple sugaring is so much a part of the northern New England culture that the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association now has a weekend set aside to celebrate this time honored tradition (Vermont and Maine have similar celebrations).

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Of Sunshine and Seashells – Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Laura Irwin

Where can you find miles of white sand beaches, world-class golf courses, and a National Wildlife Refuge, all within a matter of minutes from one another?  If you answered Hilton Head Island, give yourself a pat on the back!  Hilton Head has long been known for its laid-back, relaxed atmosphere and seemingly endless sun-filled days.  But Hilton Head is more than just golf courses and beaches.  Read on to find out more about this island of sunshine and seashells…

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Southern Charm and More – Savannah, Georgia

Laura Irwin

Savannah.  The name alone evokes images of the iconic land of plantation homes and horse-drawn carriages.  But did you know there’s more to Savannah than meets the eye?  Savannah is the second largest container port in the United States (second only to the combined ports of New York and New Jersey).  Visit the waterfront on any given day, and you will see large container ships making their way up the Savannah River from ports around the world.  Savannah has also been the setting for numerous Hollywood films (who can forget “Forrest Gump” and “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”?).  Savannah derives lesser-known notoriety as the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low (founder of the Girl Scouts) and the site of sailing competitions during the 1996 Summer Olympics.

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