3 DREAMY TRAILS IN THE NORTHEAST Get Your Hiking Boots On!
ALTHOUGH OSTRICHES are one of the largest and heaviest birds, they do not fly. To make up for this, they are built for running. With their powerful legs, ostriches can sprint up to 43 miles per hour and maintain a steady speed of 31 miles per hour. WHO CAME UP WITH MANGA? Osamu Tezuka is a Japanese cartoonist who is known for the creation of manga and anime. His manga series, “Astro Boy,” was the first Japanese TV series to embody the aesthetic known as anime. He invented the style of creating characters with large eyes, seen in manga and anime. HOW ARE FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT AND TEDDY ROOSEVELT RELATED? Some people assume that Franklin Roosevelt was the son of Theodore Roosevelt, but the two former presidents are fifth cousins. Their closest tie was Franklin Roosevelt’s wife, Eleanor, who was the niece of Theodore Roosevelt. WHO WAS BIG BEN NAMED AFTER? The origin of the name Big Ben has two popular theories. First, the bell was named after Sir Benjamin Hall, who oversaw the installation of the Great Bell. Second, Big Ben's nickname is named after English heavyweight champion Benjamin Caunt. Want to feel like you’ve stepped into a lush dream? You don’t need to travel too far to experience truly stunning outdoor adventures. The U.S. has plenty within our borders! Here are just a few, located in our Northeastern states. NO. 1: WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST, NEW HAMPSHIRE If you want to visit an enchanted forest, look no further than White Mountain National Forest! Whether you want to hike its various mountain ranges to spy some gorgeous views, wind through an endless sea of trees, or spot a plethora of unique local fauna and flora, this beautiful national park has a trail for everyone. You can even hike the Appalachian Trail to walk a mile in our American ancestors’ shoes. NO. 2: STEPSTONE FALLS (BEN UTTER TRAIL), RHODE ISLAND If you’re in Rhode Island, especially in spring, you won’t want to miss this perfect trail. Follow this walk along a picturesque river and you’ll see fabulous slabs, cascades, woods, and much more. Unlike the popular — and often busy — White Mountain trails, this one is relatively quiet with its
narrow foot path. It’s also a gentle walk, being mostly flat with some alternating, gentle ups and downs. It’s a great walk for all ages.
NO. 3: CAMEL'S HUMP TRAIL, VERMONT As the third highest peak in the state, Camel’s Hump Trail offers unbeatable views in nearly every direction. It’s easy to reach the trailhead, as it’s just off Camel’s Hump Road with a small parking area for visitors. It’s very convenient, but make sure to arrive early in warmer months and on weekends — the road is not an option for parking. The trail offers stunning views of Vermont because of the high elevation, but it may be challenging if you’re afraid of heights. The last part of the trail is quite steep, but once you reach the peak, you’ll see an incredible 360-degree view of the surrounding area. On a clear day, you can even see Canada!
If you want to live out your outdoor dreams, these are excellent places to start! Give them a try! YOUR MONTHLY NEED-TO-KNOW MINI NO-BAKE KEY LIME PIES
INGREDIENTS
1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine lime juice, 2 cups of sugar, and 2 sticks of butter. Cook until the butter melts. 2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a mixer and stir into lime juice mixture until combined. 3. Bring to a simmer. Stir constantly for 5–7 minutes until thick and creamy. Pour through a mesh strainer. 4. Chill lime curd for 2 hours in the refrigerator. 5. In a food processor, add graham crackers, 1/3 cup melted butter, and 1/3 cup sugar. Pulse to combine crumb mixture. 6. In a bowl, whip the cream with powdered sugar until stiff for topping. 7. In 12 small dishes or ramekins, add the crumb mixture, followed by the lime curd. Add whipped topping and garnish with lime zest. DIRECTIONS
• 1 cup lime juice • 2 1/3 cups sugar, divided • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened • 14 eggs • 12 whole graham crackers • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream • 1/2 cup powdered sugar • Lime zest, for garnish
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