New England has many places to bike, hike and walk and this information includes destinations to enjoy the great outdoors in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
From the Visit Rhode Island Press Room… Because of its compact size, biking is a natural for the Ocean State. Bike paths and trails stretch through miles of scenic landscape with panoramic views of historic harbors, to Narragansett Bay, along the historic Blackstone River and abundant protected nature preserves of...
There’s no telling when the leaves will drop, but Bird Park in Walpole, Mass., typically turns into a fall foliage wonderland during late October and the very beginning of November. Along the way, the 89 acre park features ponds, brooks, stone bridges, open fields, groves of trees, three miles...
Wonderful opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors abound in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. In no particular order, I came up with some amazing, free or low-cost outdoor New England travel and vacation destinations for scenic walks, hikes and places to ride a bike that...
The views at World’s End in Hingham, Mass., promise instant memories every step of the way. Everywhere you look, the scenery acts like a greatest hits collection of the best of rural, coastal New England travel. The 251-acres feature tree-lined, well-manicured carriage paths leading to rocky shores, wide hillsides,...
For all its conveniences, the Boston suburbs can sometimes seem out of whack. Traffic and taxes gets worse every year, chain stores displace mom and pop stores, and commercial, industrial and residential development take over our increasingly rare open spaces. Not all hope is lost, however, thanks to spots...
What a great time to get out the bicycle and enjoy New England through this classic, timeless cheap travel activity! With many travelers headed down to Cape Cod from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekends, here are some excellent free paved bike trails from Bourne to Provincetown: Cape Cod...
The Walpole Town Forest in Walpole, Mass., proves that the wise, old phrase, “seeing beyond the trees” is not always necessary to gain valuable perspectives on life. Outside the trees in this grand old forest, many Walpole residents experience increasing stresses — including but not limited to more traffic...