The Best of Sandwich and Mashpee Cape Cod is a funny place, the towns closest to the mainland are known as the “Upper Cape” and the ones furthest away are part of the “Outer Cape”, in between is the Mid-Cape and the Lower Cape. This backyard road trip is closest to home, it’s an Upper […]
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“Do Some Good” As a travel writer, I am always on the go. I try to make sure I have what I need for the story I’m working on. Notebook, a pen, usually my phone, wallet, car keys, but what I find that I am constantly searching for is lip balm, especially in the colder
I love rail trails, yes I’m a nerd. It’s the perfect combination of history and recreation, two things I love. It’s the idea that the former paths of trains can now be (legally) explored. An added bonus is there is no longer worry about getting hit by a train! Some of my favorite rail trails
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Center Hill Preserve – Plymouth, MA Exploring Plymouth Sites such as Plymouth Rock and Plimoth Plantation are familiar to anyone, but mention the name Center Hill Preserve, even to locals, and expect inquisitive looks. Plymouth, Massachusetts is synonymous with its historical sites and tourist attractions. Brewster Gardens and Pilgrim Memorial State Park are
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Hidden Cape Cod National Seashore Happy New Year! I’m here to show you that even in January, the Cape is the perfect getaway! Cape Cod National Seashore is synonymous with summer, and rightly so. Waves crashing on pristine beaches with a backdrop of sheer dunes is a typical scene. Beaches that afford amazing summer experiences are
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Norwell and Hanover, Massachusetts I love being a parent. Truly, just watching my son, Danny, play makes me happy. I entered fatherhood in my thirties so I was a little nervous about how my lifestyle would change. Travel has always been dear to my heart and I was afraid that parenthood would limit my ability
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Visiting eastern Connecticut? There’s much more than just casinos and Mystic. Here is my eastern Connecticut top 10 list of (mostly) off the beaten path places to visit.
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Adventures on the Rec Path- Stowe, Vermont Daringly flying down the side of a steep mountain has never been of interest to me. The ski lodge, on the other hand, with an apres ski libation and a roaring fire, is definitely in my wheelhouse. Although winter sports aren’t my forte, Stowe, Vermont is still a
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When I am in Connecticut and the leaves start to change, Woodstock is a must-visit for me, for my annual autumnal pilgrimage up Route 169. It’s where life is a little less hectic and the pace is just a little slower. Woodstock Orchards fulfills the need for autumn in my life. Woodstock, Connecticut is most
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A view of Bailey’s Ravine on Ayer Mountain in Franklin on a rainy day in autumn. (above) Sharpe Hill Vineyards features wines like their award-winning “Ballet of Angels” to be sipped on their quintessentially New England grounds in Pomfret. (below) The Prudence Crandall House Museum in Canterbury is the stately home and schoolhouse
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