Exploring New England with Ryan Zipp

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his adventures over the last week chasing both the Northern Lights and peak fall foliage with his camera. The conditions allowed for an incredibly vivid Aurora display in his home area of coastal Connecticut that could even be seen brightly with the naked eye and of course allowed for some spectacular photos. The following day he headed north to Vermont to enjoy peak foliage colors in the south/central part of the state while staying in the town of Plymouth as a home base. Ryan wraps up this first season of the podcast and gives some ideas for trips to finish out the fall season, as well as locations to enjoy the Christmas vibes as well.

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his recent trip up to northern Vermont to chase the peak foliage color with his came. With a home base of East Burke in the Northeast Kingdom he was able to capture some stunning scenes, including the surreal Northern Lights one of the nights there! He also drives through the winding narrow road through Smuggler's Notch and finishes the weekend off in the always beautiful Stowe area.

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his recent trip to northern Vermont and western side of the White Mountains chasing the early colorful foliage with his camera. Although color wasn't at peak levels yet there was some to be found in the NEK and the most vibrant in Franconia where Ryan ended his trip at the beautiful Echo Lake Beach. He also talks about his future plans int he coming weeks and which parts of New England will be peaking next.

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his trip to the beautiful southern Maine coast to officially close out Summer here in New England. Staying at historic inns in both Old Orchard Beach & York by the beach Ryan is able to get a shoulder season stay with amazing views at a much lower cost and with less tourists around. No visit to this area is complete without stopping by Perkins Cove and walking the Marginal Way path along the ocean as well.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his recent trip up to coastal Maine in an attempt to capture the full moon rising on back to back nights out over lighthouses in the distance. Of course a trip to this beautiful region is never complete without a heavy consumption of the best lobster in the world and Ryan takes full advantage of this as well. The halfway point of summer kicks off the sunflower season here in New England as well and he highlights two amazing fields that kick off the bloom to check out now!

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his weekend away with close family in coastal Rhode Island and playing tour guide in some of his favorite areas there. Then previewing the upcoming full moon this weekend and tips on how to go about getting the types of moonrise images he attempts to capture every month around New England. And lastly giving a little preview of the summer sunflower season that has started now! Check in with future episodes for more on the best places to go see them and when they're usually in bloom.

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp started off his 4th of July long weekend of celebrating by photographing fireworks in Newport, RI & his home area of coastal Connecticut. Then heading back to the historic coastal city off Newport for a 24 hour stay to capture more of the summer vibes, the iconic mansions, chase more hydrangea blooms and of course enjoy some of the best food & drinks there. Followed by a quick visit to the charming area of Mystic & Stonington, CT to cap off the week with more of the same great experiences, including an incredible dinner at an award winning restaurant.

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp talks about his recent coastal visits with camera in hand to capture the stunning hydrangea blooms this past weekend. Starting in the small charming neighborhood of Watch Hill, RI which has long been a summer destination for the wealthy and now even is home to one of Taylor Swift's vacation properties. Then Ryan heads over to Cape Cod to the hydrangea capital of New England in the beautiful town of Chatham. And as always sharing great spots to view sunset, grab a bite to eat and stay for the night.

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp talks about a recent last minute visit over to Nantucket for an early hydrangea bloom and to enjoy summer vibes before the busy season kicks in. He also highlights the upcoming hydrangea festival events all over Cape Cod in early July and celebrating the 5th of July in a number of coastal New England locations.

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp highlights an early summer visit to the island of Nantucket for the iconic rose cottage blooms & classic hydrangea displays.  Enjoy the sights and tastes of this special place just before it becomes crazy for peak season as well! He also recounts a recent visit to the stunning Rose Garden at Elizabeth Park in Hartford, CT for the first time and how it's the perfect time to get there now. 

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp updates a few local happenings within his own backyard & coastal experience just one town over. Stormy sunset views in the historic village of Stony Creek while enjoying locally made pizza by the water. Ryan also recounts his recent trip up to Midcoast Maine in search of the final lupine blooms of the season and everything else this amazing region has to offer. Harbor front hotel stay in Boothbay Harbor, mouthwatering fresh lobster rolls, scenic working waterfronts and even calling Loons after dark. 

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recounts his recent trip up through the White Mountains for stunning views and chasing the first lupine field scenes of the season. A successful first visit back to the area in close to a year & a half he not only explores new areas, but also visits old favorites. The excitement to chase the spring into summer blooms continues around New England over the the next month and Ryan previews the upcoming stretch.

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps his recent capturing of May's full "Flower Moon" rising over an iconic coastal lighthouse in his home state of Connecticut before getting into a quick update on lupine chasing in New England. He then highlights the upcoming 44th annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival from June 14th to 16th and a plan for visiting this beautiful region of Vermont during this stretch.

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp recaps a recent visit to Cape Cod for the annual Rhododendron Festival at the Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich, MA and a more low key visit before summer kicks off. He also gets into part 2 of lupine chasing around New England with towns & area in Midcoast Maine where these bloom filled fields appear. The often visited area around Acadia National Park contains some amazing lupine displays as you get further north and their peak bloom time is before things get crazy with tourists. 

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp talks about the amazing surreal experience of viewing and picturing the stunning Northern Lights in the towns of Guilford & Branford right along the Connecticut coastline. He also previews the upcoming lupine season here in New England and the most iconic location to go enjoy them.  The tiny town of Sugar Hill, NH becomes the epicenter of this late spring blooms during the first part of June and he showcases the best spots to see them in town. Of course like usual Ryan throws in other great suggestions including the best spots to stay, eat and drink as well.

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp talks about how spring is in full swing and it's am extra busy month for him with his store The Fat Robin in Hamden, CT. Although he doesn't have much time to getaway, Ryan has managed a number of visits out to The Cape and shares his experiences with traveling here during the month of May. Most recently he was hosted by the amazing 5 star Wequasset Resort in Harwich and gives a recap of that stay as well. 

In this episode of "exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp highlights the benefits of traveling to Nantucket before crowds  & prices rise as the calendar inches towards summer. Ryan's first ever visit to this iconic New England island was during the first week of May in 2023 to take full advantage of both these things and he talks about the entire trip from start to finish. Topics covered include hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, lighthouses, beaches & more!

In this episode of "exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp shares a recent visit up to Boston for peak spring blossoms and to enjoy his favorite big city for the first time since last fall. Sharing where he stayed, the great spots for food/drinks and what he captured with his camera to share with everyone. Ryan also recently experienced the rising full Pink Moon is his home area of coastal Connecticut and talks about the process of attempting to photograph this amazing natural event every month. 

In this episode of "Exploring New England" chase tulip blooms alongside host Ryan Zipp throughout the region. Starting in the heart of The Berkshires with the 5th annual Daffodil & Tulips Festival at Naumkeag in Stockbridge, MA and other must visits while in the area. Then head over to Wicked Tulips where they have 3 fields in Rhode Island & Connecticut where you can pick your own batch of tulips to take home with you! And course you can never leave out Boston when it comes to tulips and every other spring bloom, so some spots in the city there to enjoy them are mentioned as well. 

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp shares his story of chasing the total eclipse up in northern Vermont and the results of this incredible experience from behind his camera. This once in a lifetime event for many in New England drew huge crowds to areas within the path of totality and luckily Mother Nature allowed for the viewing of it here in New England. The episode also features one of spring's next blooms here in the region with the Cherry Blossoms in full peak in the historic Wooster Square neighborhood of New Haven, CT. And of course can't forget to talk about the amazing pizza and other Italian restaurants that provide an incredibly enticing aroma as you walk around enjoying these stunning trees.

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp gets spring off to an official start with a rundown of the best daffodil blooms throughout the region. Focusing attention on Newport, RI where 1.4 million daffodils bloom every year at a number of locations scattered around this classic coastal city. Highlighting the main fields while mixing in great neighborhoods, the best eats, local coffee shops and a few of his favorite hotels to book if staying overnight. Other daffodil locations featured include Litchfield (CT), Stockbridge (MA), Bristol (RI), Essex (CT), Dartmouth (MA), Mystic (CT) & Nantucket. 

In this episode of "Exploring New England" host Ryan Zipp takes you to the beautiful coastal city of Portland, ME for great off season ideas to head there for the day or a longer stay. With a rundown of what the city has to offer, the great hotels he has stayed in, some of his favorite restaurants in this foodie heaven and nearby attractions outside of the city boundaries. The upcoming Solar Eclipse can be seen in totality in parts of New England and Ryan also goes over some details for anyone attempting to chase this once in a lifetime opportunity in these parts like he will be doing on Monday April 8th!

This debut episode of "Exploring New England" features an introduction to the podcast's formation, what it will entail & a bit about host Ryan Zipp who is a professional photographer that travels all over this great historic region of the country with camera by his side.