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...
Summer In New England
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
Nubble Lighthouse at Early Evening in Cape Neddick, Maine
If you love lighthouses, the rocky coast of Maine and the peaceful feeling of early evening, then we recommend checking out Nubble Lighthouse at Sohier Park in Cape Neddick, Maine. It’s also free to visit! Of course, visiting Nubble Lighthouse any time of the day is a wonderful experience,...
Resource for 4th of July Fireworks Displays Across Massachusetts
BostonCentral.com has compiled a fantastic list of 2011 4th of July fireworks displays, by date, across Massachusetts, ranging, depending on town or city, from June 24-July 9, 2011, at this writing. Nice to see, too, that BostonCentral has included scheduled times and locations for each event as well as,...