In the winter, a section of the Boston Common in Boston, Mass., transforms into a beautiful frog — the Frog Pond for ice skating, that is. This is truly a “ribbeting” family-friendly Boston attraction. Sorry for the bad pun, but…
Monday Photo of the Day: Spring Takes a Backseat to Winter
Spring temporarily took a backseat to winter this past weekend with snowfall in much of the six-state New England region. That just stinks, doesn’t it? Have no fear, though. The sun’s angle, at this time of year, promotes rapid melting…
Cross Country Ski, Snowshoe Terrains Updates in the Mt. Washington Valley
The terrain looks good for cross country skiing and snow shoeing at nordic centers in the beautiful Mt. Washington Valley of New Hampshire, according to our friends at the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce in North Conway, N.H. Here…
Nordic Heritage Center Offers Free Cross Country Skiing Trails in Presque Isle Maine
If you are looking for developed cross country skiing trails in Maine that don’t break the bank, then the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle should keep your budget from icing over. This beautiful facility, located in unspoiled and frequently pristine…
Enjoy Free, Inexpensive Museum Admission in the Boston Area
We have found that expensive admission prices have been on prominent display at many museums recently, so thank goodness there are several in the Boston area that charge very little, if anything at all to enjoy some fine culture (admission…
15 Fun Budget New England Travel Ideas
In our never ending quest for sharing with you New England budget travel ideas, here are some low cost travel ideas that we think you’ll love… Take a Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory Tour in Waterbury, Vt. Explore the…
Turner Pond, Walpole MA, Features Winter Outdoor Ice Skating
After many years of neglect and abandonment, local volunteers have brought Turner Lodge in Walpole, Mass., back to life with ice skating at beautiful Turner Pond serving as the main activity this winter. The Walpole Ponds Management Committee and other…