USA Today Travel recently wrote a terrific travel article entitled “51 Scenic Hikes,” recommending “awe-inspiring treks” in the United States. To no surprise, New England received some mention, including Devil’s Den Preserve in Weston, Conn., Gulf Hagas Gorge in the North Woods of Maine, Blue Hills Reservation just south of Boston, Mass., Mount Chocorua in […]
Month: July 2011
Long Sands Beach Walk in the Morning (York Beach, Maine)
If you’re not much for beach crowds, we suggest waking up early and heading down to Long Sands Beach in York Beach, Maine, on Route 1A, for a peaceful yet refreshing ocean side walk. For just $1 per hour of metered parking, many walk the mile and a half stretch of beach with great waves, […]
Cruiser’s on Main Restaurant is “Driven” to Offer Affordable Comfort Food in Walpole, Mass. (CLOSED)
Editor’s note: Cruisers closed its downtown Walpole restaurant at the end of May 2012. If they open in a new location, we’ll update as soon as we find out! Cruiser’s on Main in Walpole, Mass., opened yesterday to a steady crowd, clearly pleased with the comfort food meals, the going-back-to-another-era feel, and the need not […]
Excellent Resource for Cheap Hidden Restaurants in Boston and New England
Just a reminder that Boston’s Hidden Restaurants features a very nice section on its fine web site entitled, “Cheap Eats in Boston and New England.” In this challenged economy, we find this service to be quite valuable when trip planning in New England, or dining out on a budget near our Boston area home. From diner […]
Good Blueberry Picking at Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm, Millis, Mass.
We’re happy to report that the blueberry picking is just fine, at this writing, at Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm in Millis, Mass. While not at peak picking yet, we managed to pick more than a pound of organically fertilized wild blueberries at around $3.00 a pound (per person). At this writing, organically fertilized raspberries are also […]
Farmers Markets In Connecticut
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (CT NOFA) has compiled an impressive list of farmers markets in Connecticut. The list is neatly categorized by county, stating dates, times, locations and, whenever possible, web site resources. From Bethany to West Cornwall and everything in between, it all looks great! We, at the Thrifty New England Traveler, […]
Cape Cod Summer Travel Ideas: Paddle Boarding Excursions and Demonstrations
Editor’s note: Thanks to Marci, of Cape Public Relations, for tipping us on affordable paddle boarding excursions and demonstrations taking place at some very scenic Cape Cod locations. Sounds like a great way to enjoy Cape Cod during the summer! Without further ado, here is the “who, what, when, where, why and how”… Adventure Chatham […]