The unfortunate, but understandable news broke this week that the Rose Arts Festival would be canceled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of an article prepping for the upcoming fest, I want to share my Rose Arts Festival recollections. It’s time to reflect on the joy this event has brought to the Norwich […]
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Ironically, living so close to the Upper Cape, many of the places I visit regularly I frequented as a kid, including Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich and the Cape Cod Canal bike path in Bourne and Sandwich. Annually, we visited family friends from New York City who summered in their family home in the
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As soon as businesses closed, it was time to hit the trail. Granted right now many trails are also closed, including this walk to Center Hill Preserve in Plymouth. (Here’s a list of ten great walks that are still accessible in the South Shore). I hope that soon Center Hill and other nature preserves and
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I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again that I love rail trails. It’s the idea of exploring on two wheels or two feet instead of in a car or on a sidewalk (without the complete isolation of a nature walk). I recently took a walk on the Assabet River Rail Trail which runs
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There is no doubt about it, breweries in New England are brewing some of the best beer in the world right now. Heck, the whole “New England Style IPA” is named for the area. Maybe it’s craft beer’s answer to Burgundy or Champagne? Should a New England Style IPA only be brewed in New England?
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One of the most picturesque beaches in New England can be found in the Manomet section of Plymouth. White Horse Beach has fine, soft sand without the abundance of rocks that plague many of the South Shore’s beaches. The slightly curved coastline is perfect for beach walking, and the expansiveness makes White Horse a
With restaurants, breweries, and stores closed now and for the foreseeable future, taking walks is the only game in town. Luckily, living on the South Shore of Massachusetts, there are many great spots to take a variety of walks. From the oceanside to the deep woods, this region has it all. Backyard Road Trips brings
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Although virtual work is officially in full swing, this period of quarantine has led me to tackle various projects. Similar to my living room road trips (I beat the Legend of Zelda video game, by the way), I recently ventured on an exciting journey I like to call a basement road trip! To all corners
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As the options for nature walks have been decreasing over the last several weeks due to COVID-19 closures, it’s a welcome sight to see that The Trustees have reopened some of their more secluded properties. Looking for a new place to take a hike not too far from home, and the Mashpee River Reservation fit
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Of course, it’s debatable, but to me The J. Geils Band defines Boston rock ‘n roll. The blues-rock sound of the band in their prime is raw, fun, and a rollicking good time. For many music fans though, Geils is best known for their early 80s hit “Centerfold.” Their sound added an element of pop
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