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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Historically, the area of the Pine Hills of Plymouth is hilly terrain which is located south of Chiltonville. The Pinehills is a planned created village which is nestled into the woods around Clark, Beaver Dam, and Old Sandwich roads. The community consists of three golf courses, including the exclusive Old Sandwich, a town center called
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With COVID-19 putting my slated spring Backyard Road Trips schedule on hold, I’ve had to be creative. Not only about where to explore to keep somewhat sane, but also what to do for hobbies and diversions. My “Living Room Road Trips” has taken me to the depths of Nintendo game playing, baseball card collecting and
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I lived in Newton, Massachusetts, for about five years after graduating from college. The bucolic, affluent suburb was a tremendous city to live in but did lack a certain urbanity that I craved. Boston was close certainly, but Waltham was a quicker and easier drive. Waltham, the next town over, was a great small city
Ever since the strenuous research I conducted for the “Best places for bar pizza and craft beer” on the South Shore article, I’ve really got a taste for bar pizza. With that article, parameters were set, craft beer was on the menu, and the location was on the South Shore. That eliminated a lot of
