A Weekend in Newport
Enjoy a weekend in Newport full of viewing opulent mansions, eating delicious food and exploring gardens.
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Enjoy a weekend in Newport full of viewing opulent mansions, eating delicious food and exploring gardens.
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For a fascinating, informative, moving and a bit spooky look into the history of the prison system, take a night tour of Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.
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Come for a weekend full of great food, craft beer, tangible history and exploration in the hip desert city of Tucson, Arizona.
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Similar to when I tried to explore Dogtown in Gloucester and buckets of rain were literally dumped on us, some Backyard Road Trips just do not work out. Running through the BYRT Index and realizing that we really haven’t shown Little Rhody too much love, I decided to venture out to Arcadia Management Area in
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In exploring many of the South Shore’s walking trails, one that I have come back to time and again has been the Hoyt-Hall Preserve in Marshfield, Massachusetts. The preserve is under the tutelage of the Wildlands Trust. It is a favorite walk for the kids too. With a circular loop that travels near a pond,
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The Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park in Cornish, NH includes the sculptor’s residence, studios, gardens, galleries and walking trails.
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Take a Backyard Garden Trip to Saint Gaudens in Cornish, NH and the WWI Memorial Park in North Attleborough, MA.
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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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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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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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