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Daffodils in Litchfield Hills, Conn., in Full Bloom

Published on April 26, 2013October 26, 2013 by Janet Serra, Western CT Convention and Visitors Bureau

As the winter snow melts and the days become warmer and longer, daffodils — the heralds of spring in New England’s Litchfield Hills and Fairfield County — slowly begin to emerge. The best place in Connecticut to watch the sea of yellow unfold is at the Laurel Ridge Foundation...

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Hot Diggity! Self-Serve Dog Wash Cleaning Up Cape Cod Pups

Published on April 2, 2013July 10, 2013 by Marci Tyldesley

With three fairly large dogs, I live in a world of perpetual hair, drool and the accompanying sand and debris that 12 paws inevitably drag in. And while I’d love to send them off to the professional groomer on a regular basis, they’re not as enamored with spa treatments...

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Planning Your New England Fall Foliage Trip

Published on April 1, 2013December 12, 2018 by Jeff Foliage

You may be wondering why someone is thinking about fall foliage and it’s barely spring. I’m Jeff “Foliage” Folger and I’m passionate about the fall foliage season in New England. On my site, www.Jeff-Foliage.com, I’m always looking ahead to the coming autumn and the colors that it will bring....

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New Mexican Eatery Spicing up the Cape’s Restaurant Scene

Published on March 26, 2013July 10, 2013 by Marci Tyldesley
Photo of drinks served in mason jars at Guapo's in Orleans, MA

Let’s face it, we have enough clam shacks and seafood eateries on Cape Cod.  So when I heard a new Mexican restaurant opened in Orleans, Mass., I made a beeline down Route 6A to Guapo’s Tortilla Shack. Don’t let the name fool you – unlike the original, more casual...

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This Maine Lighthouse Picnic is Sure to Please Everyone

Published on March 21, 2013January 7, 2022 by Norm Forgey, Maine Day Trip Tours
Photo of Nubble Lighthouse at Sohier Park, York Beach, Maine

Grab the picnic basket and the kids for a Maine lighthouse picnic! First, make your way to Maine on I-95.  Nubble Lighthouse is only a few miles into southern Maine at the York exit.  Drive through the quaint village of York, stopping for more lunch items if needed.  Meander past Long...

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