Get Out and Explore with Seconds to Go
We’re a mother-daughter travel blogging team, sharing our experiences adventuring, from coast to coast across the US. Although we're a travel blog, we aim to help the last-minute day tripper as well as those planning a vacation.
We’re turning our experiences into a series of “trips”, to help like-minded travelers easily find things to do. Explore each “trip” individually or string them together for a longer adventure.
If you need Disney World vacation planning advice and tips, we’ve got you covered as well. We’re drawing from over a decade of Disney World travel to provide you with all of the planning information you’ll need.
So, why not take a look around, and then, Get Out. Explore
In the Solitude of Nature
Oregon Travel
16 of the Best Oregon Hiking Trails for a Lifetime of Adventures
While we aren’t even close to covering every trail, Oregon hiking is one of our favorite activities. As a result, we’ve logged some foot miles and have done some extensive research to fill up our bucket list with future adventures. Below are some of the best Oregon hiking trails we’ve experienced and how we’ll be … Read more
21 Things to Do in the Oregon Outdoors This Year
Whether you’re visiting Oregon for the first time or are a long time resident, exploring the Oregon outdoors should be on your bucket list. Oregon offers over 98,000 square miles of varied geography and terrain, opening an endless array of possibilities for taking on a new adventure. Here’s a look at 20 of the top … Read more
Oregon Travel Guide: Must-See Vacation Places and Things to Do in the Beaver State
With 98,000 square miles to explore, and a diverse set of geographical areas, you’ll need an Oregon travel guide to help you find the best Oregon vacation places. So, if you’re an adventurer at heart, love to enjoy museums and history, or just want to explore, come take a journey with us on all of … Read more
10 Mind-Blowing Oregon Photography Locations All Photographers Need to Visit
Oregon is known for its diverse landscapes and beautiful views, making it a great destination for travel photographers. Whether you are looking for a place to take frame worthy landscape shots or gorgeous portraits, these are the Oregon photography locations and the best Oregon scenic locations to visit. Silver Falls State Park- This Travel Photographer’s … Read more
Visiting Oregon: Tips for Planning the Perfect Trip
When planning a trip to Oregon, what you see online may not be what you get. Endless natural beauty, hikes through many unique geological areas, great food, and much more make Oregon an ideal place to visit. But like most things, most Oregon trip planners may not be depicting the full reality. Learn the must-know … Read more
Oregon Visitors Guide: The 9 Things You Must Know Before Heading to the State
Before you embark on an Oregon vacation, it’s important to know that the state covers over 98,000 square miles of terrain but has only two interstate highways. That leaves a lot of back-road winding along coastal waters, through mossy green mountains and across starkly vivid dessert landscapes. It’s the contrasts of Oregon that make it … Read more
History and Charm
Things to Do in New England
Fort Wetherill Jamestown: Exploring Semi-Secret Tunnels and Other Things You Can’t Imagine
Abandoned on Rhode Island’s shores, behind overgrown trees, often overlooked, or just plain forgotten, sits Fort Wetherill in Jamestown. Once a proud active fort, Fort Wetherill’s many tunnels and structures are now covered in multicolored graffiti. Fort Wetherill Jamestown’s History In 1855, President Grover appointed the Endicott Board. Made up of members of the Army, … Read more
Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in Connecticut Is a Small Hike with Big Surprises
It was a balmy 4o degrees when we set out for a hike in the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in North Granby, Connecticut. Not a beach day by any means, but the sun was flirting with some billowing clouds, and the weather forecast promised more frigid temperatures for the weekend, so it seemed the perfect … Read more
Budweiser New Hampshire Brewery Tour Merrimack: A Non-Drinker’s View
Taking a Budweiser Brewery tour in Merrimack, NH isn’t just for beer lovers. It’s also an experience for history buffs and anyone who likes to understand the ins and outs of how things are made. While you can no longer visit the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at this location, you can tour the facilities and sample … Read more
Abandoned Becket Quarry, the Land that Time Forgot
Heading out for a hike in the snow can be an adventure in and of itself, but searching out abandoned Massachusetts quarries adds an extra element of mystery. That’s particularly true when the destination is one where the workers walked off the job and left everything just as it was at quitting time more than … Read more
The Enigmatic Hearthstone Castle of Danbury: Once Grand, Now Abandoned
Visiting Hearthstone Castle in Danbury is a less a trip than it is an exploration. For us, it tied some peculiar history into an outdoor adventure that left us a bit nostalgic for the past. Note: Since our initial visit to Hearthstone Castle Danbury in 2020, the fence around Hearthstone Caste Danbury has been closed … Read more
Go Kart Racing In Connecticut – Thrill on the World’s Largest Indoor Track
Our First Experience Go Kart Racing on the World’s Largest Indoor Track Speed is not a thrill I typically pursue, so I approached Supercharged go kart racing in Connecticut with a fair degree of trepidation. Supercharged offers two racetracks. One is more compact, offering thrill enthusiasts a high number of hairpin turns. While some are … Read more
Our Happy Place
What Is Memory Maker at Disney World?
The Disney Memory Maker is a way to receive all Photopass photos taken of you and your group during your trip, including ride photos, but how much will you pay and is the Disney Memory Maker worth it? What is Disney Memory Maker? So, you’ve booked a trip to Walt Disney World? You’ve selected your … Read more
What’s the Difference Between Disneyland and Disney World: Comparing the World’s 2 Greatest Theme Parks
If you’ve found yourself asking the age old question, “What is the difference between Disneyland and Disney World?” then you’ve come to the right place. The most straightforward answer is location and timing. Disneyland in California was built first, while Disney World in Florida was a later creation. However, when comparing Disneyland vs Disney World, … Read more
9 Rides Where You Might Not Think to Use Walt Disney World Lightning Lane (Formerly FastPass+)
When it comes to the complicated world of booking Walt Disney World Lightning Lane rides, it’s easy to miss your intended targets with everyone vying for that coveted spot on Space Mountain or Mickey’s Runaway Railway to name a few. While Lightning Lane reservations for popular attractions such as Slinky Dog or those in Pandora … Read more
Exploring the Secret Underground City of the Disney World Utilidors
No Disney World Secret comes with as much mystery and allure as the Disney World utilidors located in—or rather under—the entire Magic Kingdom park. Besides being a great source of mystery and rumors, the utilidors serve many functional purposes that help the park run smoothly while maintaining the magic. Is There a Secret Disney World … Read more
Surviving Food Allergies at Disney World with These First-Hand Tips
Welcome to the Disney World food allergy guide with Seconds to Go. We have all the details and experience you need to know, when dealing with food allergies at Disney. You may think that dealing with food allergies at Disney World will be a hassle or take away from your precious time. Fortunately, that couldn’t … Read more
When to Go to Disney World? Helping You Decide
When to go to Disney World? It’s a question that comes up time and again. Is it in the fall when temperatures are perfect and villains come to life? Or should you wait until Christmas when holiday decorations bring that extra touch of magic? Maybe the winter months would offer a better experience, with lower … Read more
What Is Seconds to Go?
Travel Tips and Trips for people on the go.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you have time to adventure out and explore, or maybe you want to take a trip, but don’t know what to do or where to go?
It used to happen to us all the time. We’d scour the web for ideas and suggestions but could never get the level of detail we needed to know if the experience was right for us.
As a result, we started “exploring”. That’s what we called our adventures when we’d get in the car and head out on a drive, just looking for something new and unique to do.
After years of traveling New England, Oregon and taking vacations to Disney World, we decided to share the knowledge and insights we gained from our adventures in a coast-to-coast blog of the U.S.
The result is a series of blog posts, each providing a no-hassle “trip”.
We are dedicated to low hassle travel, so even if you only have a few seconds before you go, each trip will quickly explain:
- The time it takes to experience each trip
- Special tips for making the most of each trip
- Nearby destinations that you can visit
What you won’t find in a Seconds to Go trip:
- Trips written about places we’ve never been
- Trips based only on internet research with no personal point of view
So, if you’re looking for something to do, or want to plan a vacation, take inspiration from our trips and travel tips. You can even string our trips together for a longer day on the road. Maybe even a full vacation.
As coast-to-coast travel bloggers, it’s our goal to inspire you and provide the knowledge you need to quickly and easily create your own travel adventure.
We currently have a number of "trips for New England and Oregon. Look for detailed itineraries covering our other adventures coast-to-coast.
Fort Wetherill Jamestown: Exploring Semi-Secret Tunnels and Other Things You Can’t Imagine
Abandoned on Rhode Island’s shores, behind overgrown trees, often overlooked, or just plain forgotten, sits Fort Wetherill in Jamestown. Once a proud active fort, Fort Wetherill’s many tunnels and structures are now covered in multicolored graffiti. Fort Wetherill Jamestown’s History In 1855, President Grover appointed the Endicott Board. Made up of members of the Army, … Read more
Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in Connecticut Is a Small Hike with Big Surprises
It was a balmy 4o degrees when we set out for a hike in the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in North Granby, Connecticut. Not a beach day by any means, but the sun was flirting with some billowing clouds, and the weather forecast promised more frigid temperatures for the weekend, so it seemed the perfect … Read more
Budweiser New Hampshire Brewery Tour Merrimack: A Non-Drinker’s View
Taking a Budweiser Brewery tour in Merrimack, NH isn’t just for beer lovers. It’s also an experience for history buffs and anyone who likes to understand the ins and outs of how things are made. While you can no longer visit the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at this location, you can tour the facilities and sample … Read more
The Only Way to Get into the Wild: Rogue River Jet Boat Tours
Oregon’s Rogue River jet boat tours provide visitors with a rip-roaring ride up the Rogue. Two outfitters provide the spins and fun as you travel the scenic Rogue, but only one continues the original tradition of carrying the mail. This same outfitter, Jerry’s Rogue River Jets is also the only tour company permitted access into … Read more
Koosah Falls and Sahalie Falls in Oregon, Reaching Heaven and Sky in the Willamette National Forest
To say that our hike around Sahalie Falls and Koosah Falls in Oregon was an epic experience is probably exaggerating. After all, it was only a 2.6-mile hike, around a moderately trafficked loop. We never spent more than 20 or thirty minutes without encountering another human being, had intermittent cell service the entire time and … Read more
The Oregon Hiking Trail with a Secret End
The Natural Rock Arch Trailhead begins high in the Santiam Wilderness. This special Oregon hiking trail takes you down a steep winding path through a magical forest to a special secret. At the bottom of the fern lined trail is a tall stone arch that remained undiscovered for years. In 1951, the Sardine Creek fire … Read more