Two New England Gems: Backyard Garden Trip #2
Take a Backyard Garden Trip to Saint Gaudens in Cornish, NH and the WWI Memorial Park in North Attleborough, MA.
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An Afternoon in Gloucester
Gloucester is known for the Gorton fisherman, A Perfect Storm, and the greasy pole contest. Mostly, it’s synonymous with the sea whether for fishing, whale watching, or beach-going. Well, this afternoon in Gloucester has nothing to do with the beach. It’s all about buying records, exploring an abandoned village, and a castle. Mystery Train Records
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A Weekend in Maine
Each summer for the last twelve years, my family has rented a house for a few days in the New England area. This summer’s location was Falmouth, Maine. Using Falmouth as a home base, we ventured out to surrounding towns, including Westbrook, Freeport, Portland, and Bath. On our long weekend in Maine, there was fun
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Local Roots
From healthy salads and smoothies to decadent sandwiches and frozen drinks, Local Roots in Plymouth, MA is the ultimate summer dining destination!
How to Step Up Your Post-Pandemic Travel Plans
I am happy to feature guest blogger Wally De La Rosa from Money.com for this useful article with quite vital information regarding post-pandemic travel plans. With Covid (mostly) behind us and summer here, we are all itching to travel. Instead of leaving in hasty abandon, it’s important to take extra steps to ensure a perfect
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Two Connecticut Gardens: Backyard Garden Trip #1
For the inaugural post in the “Garden Series” at Backyard Road Trips, we are heading to the coast of Connecticut. First, we will visit an old faithful, Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford, and then swing back through New London, located right next door, to go to the Connecticut College Arboretum. These Connecticut gardens will not
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Fort Shantok State Park
Although Fort Shantok State Park is literally in the backyard of my hometown of Norwich, Connecticut, I have only been here three times or so. Fort Shantock’s location in Montville is just over the town line with Norwich. This was the site of the principal Mohegan settlement between the years of 1636 and 1682 and
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A Weekend in Martha’s Vineyard
Although Martha’s Vineyard is only a short ferry ride from the mainland, the pace and feel of the island is worlds away. My family and I recently spent a few days on the Vineyard for a getaway. Traveling in April, we risked rainy weather. Luckily though, on our three days stay on the island we
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Willow Brook Farm
If the pandemic taught me one thing (actually it taught me many things but that’s another matter), it is to get out there and enjoy nature walks in my own backyard. One of the walks that I have frequented in the last few months has been Willow Brook Farm Preserve in Pembroke, Massachusetts. It is
Two Roads Brewing Company
Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT is built on historical tradition, a deep understanding of science, environmental friendliness, and of course, great beer!
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