As soon as businesses closed, it was time to hit the trail. Granted right now many trails are also closed, including this walk to Center Hill Preserve in Plymouth. (Here’s a list of ten great walks that are still accessible in the South Shore). I hope that soon Center Hill and other nature preserves and […]
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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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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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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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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
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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The South Shore of Massachusetts has truly a wonderful collection of protected land. Luckily, with the sprawling development that is enveloping the area, protecting parcels of land is a real need. Even Plymouth, which used to be considered remote, is undergoing a rapid transformation into a suburb in certain parts. Thanks to groups such as
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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I love Connecticut. I love that it has so many hidden places, many quite beautiful. I’ve stated again and again that the state often is overlooked. I hear complaints such as “There is nothing to do.” Wrong! Always up for a good coastal journey, I recently revisited Barn Island Wildlife Management Area in Stonington. One
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