Lisa

Lisa moved from Southern New England to the rural mountains of Maine in 2020 with her husband. Drawing from her hands-on experience with slower-paced rural living, she shares the beauty, honest realities, and simple pleasures of life in the Maine woods, along with their rural travels across the United States and abroad.

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What Is Rural New York Like? Scenic Drives, Small Towns, and Travel Tips

New York gets linked to the city so often that you can forget how peaceful the rest of the state feels. In rural New York, you pass old barns, rolling fields, and mountain stretches in the Adirondacks, Catskills, and Appalachians. That contrast can catch you off guard, especially if you expect nonstop crowds and concrete.

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Eclipse Path of Totality: A Survival Guide For You

The 2024 Eclipse Path of totality was a remarkable event that captured the sky-watching world’s attention. Are you prepared for the next awe-inspiring celestial phenomenon? Join me as I share a survival guide to ensure you make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime experience in a small rural town. From identifying prime viewing locations to understanding

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