• Chasing The Harvest Moon, Enjoying Late Summer Cape Vibes & Fall Foliage Preview
    Sep 19 2024

    In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his recent visit on The Cape to enjoy some later summer vibes & chase the Harvest Moon rising with his camera. Ryan also previews the current trends for fall foliage color around New England & gives ideas for timing in planning your upcoming trips.

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    30 mins
  • September Visit To Block Island For Late Summer Vibes
    Sep 12 2024

    In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps a recent visit to Block Island and how it has become a regular occurrence for him every September after Labor Day for the last handful of years. It's the perfect time to experience this special little New England island with less people and hotel rates significantly less than the busy season. Ryan talks of all this favorite spots to grab a bite to eat, enjoy one of the island's go to mudslides, places to go with his camera and more.

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    30 mins
  • Schooner Sailing Out Of Mystic, CT & Labor Day Weekend Recap
    Sep 5 2024

    In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his low key Labor Day weekend home in Connecticut catching up with old friends & enjoying the great weather. On Friday before the holiday weekend he went out on a sunset sailboat cruise out of historic Mystic, CT on the 81 ft Schooner Argia and talks about this amazing experience. Ryan gives a rundown of the boat, schedule, add on options and more info about the town itself to plan a great day trip or overnight there.

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    29 mins
  • Experiencing A Stay At Newport Harbor Island Resort & Sunset Sailboat Cruise Around Narragansett Bay
    Aug 29 2024

    In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp talks about his recent stay at the newly renovated Newport Harbor Island Resort in to capture some content for the hotel & also get in some well deserved relaxing. This stunning property was recently renovated earlier in the year and features some of the most stunning views anywhere in Newport. Ryan also heads out on one of Newport Classic Cruises' schooners for sunset cruise around Narragansett Bay to get some amazing perspective of the coastline from out on the water.

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    30 mins
  • Coastal Trip Ideas For September & Early Fall Foliage Planning
    Aug 22 2024

    In this episode of "Exploring New England" hose Ryan Zipp recaps a recent failure this past weekend in capturing the rising full moon as Mother Nature had other plans. Then highlighting a number of great coastal locations that make for perfect shoulder season destinations to target for cheaper stays, empty beaches and more great advantages. Ryan also looks further ahead to planning for fall foliage chasing, especially in more northern areas that will start turning color in just over a month.

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    27 mins
  • Capturing The Night Sky In Newport & Sunflower Fields In Bloom
    Aug 15 2024

    In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recounts a recent visit to the coastal city of Newport, RI with the goal of capturing the night sky from Brenton Point State Park along the ocean. Dark skies allowed for the core of the Milky Way to be visible and the perfect place to witness peak action of the annual Perseid meteor shower. The stunning Northern Lights even made a surprise appearance for the second time in the last 3 months all the way down to southern New England. Ryan also highlights a handful of sunflower fields currently in bloom or about to be in the coming weeks.

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    28 mins
  • Mid Summer Cape Cod Visit: Hyannis, Brewster Flats, Whale Watch, Kennedys & more!
    Aug 8 2024

    In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps a recent mid Summer visit to Cape Cod to enjoy the classic seasonal vibes of this historic getaway. Highlights include a whale watch out of Barnstable, walking around the neighborhood of the iconic Kennedy compound, experiencing the Brewster Flats during low tide and staying & eating in Hyannis.

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    29 mins
  • Summer Visit To Monhegan Island Off The Coast Of Maine
    Aug 1 2024

    In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his first trip ever to the Monhegan Island, a small island 12 nautical miles off the coast of Maine. This unique spot is equal parts fishing village and artist colony with some of the special vibes found anywhere in New England. From where to stay, grab food, check out scenic views and even visit a small brewery on the island, Ryan has you covered to plan for your first visit or just travel along virtually.

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    29 mins