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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
Summertime is setting in around the city that never sleeps, which often leaves me wanting a refreshing treat. NYC is never short of excellent ice cream, of course, but for my money, the best soft serve in New York is found in a unique Japanese cafe. Taiyaki NYC is the latest outpost of a popular chain that can be found around the country, and it's helped to popularize one of the most unique styles of ice cream I've ever seen.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
As I plan my travels across the northeast, it's easy to find some incredible national parks to put on the agenda. North of Massachusetts, Acadia National Park is calling my name for a return visit! But if we focus too much on those headlining parks, it's easy to miss some gorgeous hidden gems lurking in our backyard.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
I love the outdoors, but I've never been the most avid camper. While there's something beautiful about sleeping in the great outdoors, I tend to prefer my creature comforts! So when a campground truly wins me over, it has to be something special. That's the case for one farm stay in Pennsylvania, located not far from Lancaster and the food and shops of Amish Country. This has become one of my favorite spots in the state, and I usually stay in local hotels when I'm there.
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1 week ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
I might be New Jersey born and bred, but Pennsylvania is quickly becoming my favorite vacation spot.
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
The city is an amazing spot, and I'll never tire of exploring its countless attractions and restaurants. But during the summer in particular, it can get a bit overwhelming, and that's when I find it's the perfect opportunity to visit some of New York's less-traveled areas. Upstate and central New York are amazing in the summer if you want to camp, have a relaxing staycation, or go fishing in all of nature's glory.
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
As I plan a trip to Maine in the coming year, I'm excited to be returning to Acadia National Park after almost thirty years. This stunning national park is the heart and soul of Maine's nature scene, and as summer arrives, it will get pretty crowded! That makes a peaceful spot in the area the definition of a diamond in the rough, and one fishing cabin in Maine, not far from the park, definitely qualifies.
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
I'll be honest—I would not consider myself the camping type! When I travel, I usually want all the creature comforts I can get. But once in a while, I see a campsite that makes me totally get it; there's something stunning about sleeping in the great outdoors, surrounded by the majesty of nature. If you're looking to test your camping skills in a safe and enriching environment, there's a horse camp in New Jersey that might be just the ticket.
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
When I travel, I'm usually most likely to pick a hotel or vacation rental as my nighttime destination; I've always loved my creature comforts, but I have plenty of friends who insist that camping is the way to go. While I may not be ready to embrace "roughing it" just yet, there are some campsites that are so stunning, they can make me into an outdoorsman. A perfect example is Terrace Farms in Phoenecia.
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2 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
It's getting hot out there, and while I might not always be enthusiastic about the summer heat, there's no question that there are some parts of summer in New Jersey that I cherish. The Jersey Shore is coming alive, with all the top boardwalks in full swing. The state parks look beautiful this time of year.
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3 weeks ago | 
onlyinyourstate.com | Raymond Goldfield
Connecticut's shore may not be quite as busy during the summer as some of its neighbors, but that makes it a perfect hidden gem if you're planning a more laid-back vacation. As I visit Connecticut more and more for concerts, conventions, and attractions, one of my favorite small towns has become East Haven. Not far from New Haven, it's home to a great dining scene and some amazing shore getaways.
