Being only a partial resident of Connecticut, I do not keep apprised of the craft beer scene quite as closely as I do in my home state of Massachusetts. Discussing beer (which I often do) at a baseball game (where I often go for fun) last year, someone mentioned Armada. I had never heard of […]
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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Yes, folks, it’s that time again. Whether the season brings you joy or brings you dread, it’s an unstoppable force for all senses. The incessant Christmas tunes on the radio (some of which have been broadcasting since November 1), the ever-present store displays, and the twinkling lights all signal that it’s time for the holidays.
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Living in the South Shore since 2011, I’ve found that this region was always a bit behind in the craft beer craze. Yes, certainly, we had Mayflower. Luckily, the landscape has changed drastically. A good number of towns in the region can call at least one brewery home. Recently created is the South Shore Beer
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I have had the pleasure to step foot into many extraordinary hotels. Among them are the Hotel Coronado near San Diego, Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, and Atlantis in the Bahamas. All are truly stunning in their unique way. The most impressive though, in my opinion, is the Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods,
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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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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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A Norwichtown “Walktober” I grew up in Norwichtown, the oldest settlement in Norwich, Connecticut. Growing up here, I may be prejudiced, but I do think it’s quite special. Luckily, I’ve been able to share stories about my home village through my writing, but also through the Last Green Valley’s fantastic Walktober series. I lead 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
