Local New England natives share their expertise on what to see and do in New England.
The summer is upon us and strawberry picking is now underway at two local farms. Elwood Orchards, located at 54 Elwood Road, and Sunnycrest Farm, located at 59 High Range Rd., in Londonderry, N.H., offer acre upon acre of pick-your-own strawberries. What could be better than plump, juicy, fresh-from-the-field,...
Learn the best ways to paddle the Housatonic and the Farmington Rivers through the free, full color Housatonic River Association Connecticut Paddle Guide Blessed with two major recreational rivers, the Housatonic and the Farmington, and over 9,000 surface acres of lakes and spring-fed ponds, the Litchfield Hills of Northwest...
This past April, Connecticut’s only zoo, the Beardsley Zoo located on 1875 Noble Ave. in Bridgeport welcomed two new female Nigerian Dwarf goats. Their mother, Cupcake is s three years old and gave birth after a five-month gestation period. Their father, Rodney, will celebrate his first birthday in June. The...
Vermont is repeatedly ranked the healthiest state in the nation. From its chiseled farmers to Olympic skiers and riders and mountain biking mommas, it shows. In the Green Mountain State, there’s an ultra-marathon, adventure race, century ride, distance swim or yoga-fest for all athletic appetites. Sports enthusiasts come to...
The U.S. Civil War Sesquicentennial revisits the Battle of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. General Joshua Chamberlain and the Maine 20th Regiment saved Little Round Top for the Union, and in saving Little Round Top, saved the Battle of Gettysburg and perhaps the entire Union on July 2, 1863. Follow the...
Planning for your fall foliage activities Are you setting your sights on a trip through the fall foliage of New England? Well now is the time to start planning the journey! Many facets of your trip can be left until you arrive but just on the off chance you...
Some people feel that the Cape Cod island of Nantucket, although an amazing place, is a bit too pricey for the simple traveler or the family who is bit more cost conscious. Today I am here to tell you how to enjoy Nantucket, Mass., a bit more cost-effectively. Let...