Walpole, Mass., Town Forest: A Hidden Gem

Walpole Town Forest in Walpole, Mass. (20 miles southwest of Boston), is one of those true hidden New England travel gems that some local residents don’t even know about. Free and open to the public, you’ll find several forested trails with our favorite being alongside a scenic section of the Neponset River (pictured here). You’ll […]

Four-Season Fun At Walden Pond In Concord, Mass.

For just  a $5.00 per car admission fee, Walden Pond State Reservation in Concord, Mass., turns out to be a “Thoreauly” wonderful scenic destination and value. As the former home of American author and hermit Henry David Thoreau, Walden Pond, today, offers a swimming beach in the summer, an approximate 45-minute hiking trail around the […]

Providence Children’s Museum Offers Affordable, Fun Interactive Activities

Families with kids, ages one to 11: be sure to check out the Providence Children’s Museum in Providence, R.I., with its bright, colorful, modern setting and enough interactive activities to spend the day. Some highlights include learning about pets and people, teeth, a walk-in kaleidoscope, Rhode Island historical displays (our favorite exhibition), a woodlands environment […]

Biking Through A Classic, Scenic Vermont Town

If you love biking and scenery, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better destination than the free Recreation Path in Stowe, Vt. This well-maintained 5.3-mile paved bike path starts in Stowe Village, and meanders through some beautiful forests and meadows — and scenic river crossings over arched bridges. You’ll feel in touch with the innate […]