Ever looking to find a balance between socially distancing and being able to get outside, my family and I have been in the constant quest to find the best walking trails in the South Shore. After exploring new paths at the Pinehills, Mashpee River Reservation, and John Little Conservation Area, it was time to return […]
Mattapoisett is a seaside town located on the South Coast of Massachusetts. Although close to my home region of the South Shore, the South Coast is mostly uncharted for me. On a recent ride through the region, I stumbled upon the beauty of marvelous Mattapoisett. The main thoroughfares of the South Coast are both Route
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In researching and writing my two Connecticut Lore books, the Tory Den in Burlington, Connecticut, was always on my shortlist but never made it into print. Given its proximity, a mile or so from the nearest parking lot, I never had enough time to dedicate to its exploration while in the western part of the
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Living in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the ocean is literally a backyard road trip for me. With foliage off the trees, it’s viewable from my backyard. To actually reach the water, it’s a five-minute walk. With waterside activities at a variety of beaches in town, oceanviews are not hard to come by. Although I live in close
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New Britain is synonymous with the Stanley family. Not only were they original settlers to the area, they are also known for the Stanley Works. Stanley Works or the Stanley Tool Company (now Stanley Black & Decker) is one of the most successful tool manufacturers in the world. As with other wealthy industrialists, I figured
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Thompson, Connecticut, in the northeast-most corner of the state, is home to ten villages. Sure, more well-known mill villages such as North Grosvenordale are part of this town, but so is Fabyan. No not Fabian, but Fabyan. The Quiet Corner of the state, also known as Windham County, has dual personalities. One route (Route 12)
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Milton, Massachusetts is an affluent suburb directly south of the city of Boston. With the reopening of certain of The Trustees’ properties, we headed to Milton to visit Governor Hutchinson Field. While we were there, we actually spent the most time across the street on the grounds of the Forbes House Museum. Add to this
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The unfortunate, but understandable news broke this week that the Rose Arts Festival would be canceled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of an article prepping for the upcoming fest, I want to share my Rose Arts Festival recollections. It’s time to reflect on the joy this event has brought to the Norwich
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Ironically, living so close to the Upper Cape, many of the places I visit regularly I frequented as a kid, including Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich and the Cape Cod Canal bike path in Bourne and Sandwich. Annually, we visited family friends from New York City who summered in their family home in the
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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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