Editor’s note: with February school winter vacation coming near the end, we can now look to signs of spring not too far ahead in the distance. Sweetness comes to mind when thinking of spring in New England, including the blossoming of flowers, the laundry fresh air, the opening of...
Spring in New England
New England cheap travel spring destinations to get you outdoors after a long, cold winter.
Affordable Travel Attractions in Bangor, Maine
Editor’s note: Bangor, Maine, is one of our favorite small cities in New England. Big-city amenities combine quite nicely with a really pleasant small-town feel. There’s plenty to do here, and many folks love the area so much that they make it their permanent residence. Not too long ago,...
Blue Hills Reservation Near Boston Impresses With Many Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Hard to believe that only 20 minutes from bustling downtown Boston, Mass., is the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Blue Hills Reservation with 125 miles of trails over 7,000 acres from Quincy to Dedham and Milton to Randolph. With 635-ft. Great Blue Hill looking like a mountain in...
Stroll The Free Sheep Pasture in North Easton, Mass.
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...
Explore the Neponset River Watershed Near Boston
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....
The Mystic Drawbridge, Mystic, Conn., is a Real Tourist Draw
We often don’t think of drawbridges as the most exciting travel attraction, but the Mystic Drawbridge in Mystic, Conn., majestically rises above the norm. Located at the gateway of downtown Mystic, the 21 ft. long Mystic Drawbridge never fails to bring about crowds with its counter weight of 230...
Natural Scenery Abounds At Borderland State Park, Easton, Mass.
The 1,570 acre Borderland State Park in Easton and Sharon, Mass., offers a nature’s paradise for light recreational activities like walking, biking, horseback riding, canoeing and in the winter sledding, ice skating and cross country skiing. Just a $2.00 parking fee will get you into this fantastic state park!...