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
I can honestly say that I have never seen nature trails as populated as recently. The view driving past Ellisville State Park in Plymouth last Saturday was reminiscent of a beach parking lot in the summer, packed. At least once you’re out of the parking lot, the ability to social distance is plentiful. With closures
Typically Backyard Road Trips offers the reader slightly off the beaten path, family-friendly places to visit in New England. Along with the majority of the population whose lives have been disrupted by the pandemic, the “road trip” element of this website has been curbed for now. Let’s be honest, most of us, including myself, never
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Similar to a recent trip to Cambridge to go to a natural history museum and taqueria, this trip also didn’t start out to be a Backyard Road Trip. Living in Plymouth, Sandwich (MA) is an easy excursion for me. With beaches, museums, and restaurants, it has much to offer the family. On a windy March
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So far this has been quite the March. With temperatures that hit the 70s in New England, it would typically mean a joyous start to spring, but the Coronavirus has cast a dark cloud on everything. In the last few years, it’s been cold and snowy all through the month; this year it’s beautiful but
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