The best cheap travel winter destinations includes how to ski cheaply, as well as attractions for the non skier.
If you feel that you’re budget is skating on thin ice, we recommend gliding on over to Winter Skate at Patriot Place in Foxborough, Mass. The 60X140 ft. outdoor public skating rink offers a well-maintained, affordable winter recreation activity for skaters of all levels. Presented by Reebok, Winter Skate...
The Maine Office of Tourism just sent us a great winter “outdoor recreation” tip… If you’re looking for a fun, healthy, scenic and affordable activity during the New England winter, snowshoeing reigns near the top of the list. Maine offers snowshoeing opportunities on groomed or back country trails at...
The metro Boston area has seen some incredible commercial and residential growth over the past 20 years, but the chance to find open, natural recreation spaces is still clearly evident in and around the “Hub of the Universe.” Right now with the wintry season well upon us (a virtual...
If you enjoy scenic open space, the Sheep Pasture in North Easton Village, Mass., is not “baaahhd” at all. Operated through the Natural Resource Trust of Easton, the 154-acre Sheep Pasture is simply a great place to walk and commune with nature for free. This time of year, it’s...
One look at Millis Wonderland in beautiful Millis, Mass., and you’ll never look at an outdoor home Christmas display the same way ever again. More than 45 customer-built miniature houses with all of Santa’s friends, family and elves, a real tugboat, Christmas lights everywhere (1,900 trees with millions of...
Suburban life does not always offer the wide, open green spaces that were once the promise of these cities and towns within proximity of the city. With rampant industrial, commercial and residential development in many of our communities, these natural settings indeed seem to be dwindling in many areas....
Whether by the coast or inland, Maine features many special community tree lighting ceremonies and parades — thus, proving that Maine vacations and day-trip travel extend well beyond summer! Even a special lighthouse gets dressed up for the holiday season (more on that below)! The events aren’t just limited...