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.
Portland Head Light at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth is a shining example of a great Maine lighthouse. Dating back to the late 1700s, this beautiful southern coastal Maine lighthouse listed on the National Register of Historic Place is ideally situated along the scenic rocky coastline. Some lighthouses...
The free 11-mile Minuteman Bikeway spans the western Boston, Mass., suburbs of Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington and Bedford. A former railway, this family-oriented 11-mile bike path is perfect for bicycling, walking, jogging and in-line skating. The untouched scenic land, historic sites and pleasing suburban landscapes make for a nice escape! Additionally,...
If you are longing to get out in the fresh Maine air after this quite challenging winter, the Office of Maine Tourism has tipped us on some great multi-use recreation trails that are popular on spring days. The 6.5 mile-paved Kennebec River Rail Trail is ideal for walkers, runners,...
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...
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....
If you love biking and scenery, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better destination than the free Recreation Path in Stowe, Vt. This well-maintained 5.3-mile paved bike path starts in Stowe Village, and meanders through some beautiful forests and meadows — and scenic river crossings over arched bridges. You’ll...
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!...