One Simple Rule

Hello from beautiful Rumford, ME! Stay tuned for a field report from Acadia National Park (gorgeous!). Until then, we wanted to share the benefits of one simple rule we adopted for our road trip (on our new set of 4 wheels this time) through New England.

Rule #1: No Eating in the Car

We started this trip with a new car (new to us; it's a 2003). So, in an effort to keep it as squeaky clean and fresh-smelling as we found it, we adopted this rule. In addition to keeping our seats crumb-free and our hands free for driving and navigating, being forced off the road for snacks and lunch has led to some great discoveries like:

• Walnut Beach in Milford, CT

• Enjoying a Sam Adams and a cup of clam chowder at The Black Pearl in Newport, RI

• Old Orchard Beach, ME

• Rumford, ME

This posting is brought to you compliments of the Muskie Memorial Park in Rumford, ME, located on the banks of the "tallest waterfall east of Niagra." We're grateful for the shaded picnic benches, free wi-fi and Rumford hospitality. Here's to more pit-stops off the beaten path!