Category Archives: New Jersey

Hiking and coastal adventures for nature groups

Posted on June 30, 2020 by caroldwyer

A fundraiser for the Chesapeake Bay, Walk the Watershed, comes to a close today and it inspires to help out on my own. Due to having some car problems, I didn’t get out to do as much hiking as I’d … Continue reading →

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Back to Delaware Park for spring Beers & Gears Car Show, Part 2

Posted on February 10, 2019 by caroldwyer

The most recent Beers & Gears car show at Delaware Park Casino took place back in the fall, however I was unable to go. I still had more photos to share from the last one I went to, held on … Continue reading →

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A day of surprises in Cape May

Posted on August 29, 2015 by caroldwyer

This summer brought about another day trip to the historic beach resort town of Cape May, in part for a foodie event. It was held on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, a Victorian era site I hadn’t yet … Continue reading →

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A flavor fest and medieval merriment

Posted on August 20, 2015 by caroldwyer

On a sunny day in Lakewood, my eyes beheld a festive day of jousting knights and sword-wielding pirates bringing long-ago eras to life. Even a Captain Jack Sparrow look-alike swaggered into the grounds as part of the re-enactors‘ grand entrance. … Continue reading →

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Ready for spring and summer travel

Posted on February 22, 2015 by caroldwyer

My local area hasn’t been pummeled with a lot of snow this winter season. At least not up to this point. However, the subzero temperatures alone are enough for me to look forward to warmer weather. Memories of visits to … Continue reading →

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Favorite travels of 2013 in photos

Posted on March 3, 2014 by caroldwyer

This wild winter already has me thinking of fun things to check out as soon as the chilly air warms up with spring.  Now that it’s only a few weeks away, I’m even more eager to get out to various … Continue reading →

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Closing my summer in Cape May

Posted on September 19, 2013 by caroldwyer

When it comes to travel, I like to have an idea of sites and events to check out, any dining options in the area. But I also enjoy unexpected, spontaneous trips and surprise moments as well.  My latest visit to … Continue reading →

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Digital camera and smart phone photography

Posted on August 31, 2013 by caroldwyer

Toward the end of the day in Ocean City, N.J., my phone’s battery was somewhere around 40 percent.  Back in the car and recharging it, I turned back to my DSLR camera for a few more shots.  My family and … Continue reading →

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A day in OCNJ

Posted on August 13, 2013 by caroldwyer

My family loves going to the shore, although we don’t often get together in a big group for beach getaways. So it was a nice last-minute surprise opportunity to visit Ocean City, N.J. again with relatives from multiple households. That included two … Continue reading →

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Top travel moments of 2012, foodie travel, onto 2013

Posted on January 5, 2013 by caroldwyer

There hasn’t been a lot of travel experiences to write about lately, so I decided to sum up 2012 as a transition into a new year of posts.  Looking back on 2012, some of my favorite travel moments of included … Continue reading →

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