Suburban life does not always offer the wide, open green spaces that were once the promise of these cities and towns within proximity of the city. With rampant industrial, commercial and residential development in many of our communities, these natural settings indeed seem to be dwindling in many areas. South of Boston, Mass., the Neponset […]
Month: November 2010
Christmas Tree Farms in Maine
The Maine Office of Tourism — VisitMaine.com — sent us a press release on open-to-the-public Christmas tree farms across Maine. As you’ll read below, it’s not only about buying a Christmas tree but also traditions to get you in the holiday spirit… More than 50 family tree farms in Maine offer choose-and-cut balsam, fraser or […]
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Maine
Whether by the coast or inland, Maine features many special community tree lighting ceremonies and parades — thus, proving that Maine vacations and day-trip travel extend well beyond summer! Even a special lighthouse gets dressed up for the holiday season (more on that below)! The events aren’t just limited to tree lighting, however; many events […]
Great Suburban Boston Parks: Menotomy Rocks Park, Arlington, Mass.
Menotomy Rocks Park in Arlington, Mass., is a free-to-use 34-acre oasis located in the Jason Heights section of Arlington, Mass. With the scenic quarter-mile Hills Pond to stroll around (also some good fishing and winter ice skating here), a playground for the kids, and forested hilly, walking trails, Menotomy Rocks Park, thankfully, hangs onto to […]