In Plymouth (MA), the day of the Thanksgiving Parade (the Saturday before the actual holiday) is arguably the town’s busiest day. (Some may dispute this and say it is the Fourth of July.) I (surprisingly) was out in the evening that night. That evening though gave an idea for this article, a first in a […]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrH3DBNG6Fg As a travel writer, it’s all about the planning, the logistics. Of course, exploration is a major component of fun, but parameters need to be set. The hours of operation, cost, and location all come into effect. How can I best optimize my time by seeing each place on my list but still be
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This summer I had the privilege of visiting many of the historic sites of Easton, Massachusetts. Most were related to the Ames Family in some way. It was fun to explore the ins and outs of the town. Readers seemed to have felt the same way, but more than one recommended that I go back
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It’s back to the brewery at Backyard Road Trips, but today we’re looking at the logos. Strictly the logos. No beer can art, no mouthfeel, no Untappd rating, no backstories, just logos. Just like one of my son’s favorite songs I’m going to give you five; my top five Massachusetts brewery logos. I’m a big
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Can you judge a book by it’s cover? Last year, my family and I took a two night trip to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. After spending the majority of the first two days with friends, we parted ways after a late lunch at the Woodstock Inn Brewery. Staying in Gorham, we took a
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A few months ago, Backyard Road Trips traveled across the Sagamore Bridge to the Cape (Cod) in the offseason. Actually this happened three times: once to the National Seashore, once to Woods Hole, and once for an overnight in Sandwich and Mashpee. For this trip though, it was back to Mashpee. Why do I
Great Places in the State for Pumpkins and Apples SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 The following places are recommendations for places to get pumpkins and apples in the state. Note- the Quiet Corner has been mostly (except Eastford) skipped over, look for a separate entry on seasonal places in the Woodstock-Pomfret area in another post. Apples at one
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Knowing the gist of this blog, a friend of mine from work visited me in my classroom after school one-day last spring. He said, “I’ve got the perfect place for you to visit for the blog!” “Where?” I thought. He proclaimed, “Easton!” “Easton, as in Easton, Massachusetts?. Yes, I had been to the children’s museum,
Call me a sucker for the latest “it” beer, but I feel constantly compelled to try it. I have been hearing much hype about Weymouth’s (Massachusetts) Vitamin Sea Brewing since before they were a brick and mortar operation through Mass Brew Bros. Since opening last year, the brewery has been receiving much positive feedback.
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Enjoying summer vacation means that on my trips to Connecticut I can make sure to hit up all of the places that I really love. One of these places is Niantic’s Book Barn. Additionally, lobster to me is the ultimate summertime food. Although I often opt for Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock in New London or
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