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.
Mt. Sugarloaf State Reservation in South Deerfield, Mass., offers a nice, relatively easy scenic hike — only about a 9/10 of a mile up the mountain to see spectacular commanding views of the Connecticut River, the Pioneer Valley, and the Pelham and Berkshire Hills. You could also drive up...
Jerusalem Way, located in the attractive South Shore town of Cohasset, Mass., reigns as one of the most scenic New England coastal areas in New England. Perfect for a short car drive or bike ride, this two-mile stretch of road features absolutely amazing Atlantic Ocean views and some of...
Don’t look now, but much of our precious land in Massachusetts is being taken up for commercial, industrial and residential development. While the need for smart, responsible development is needed to help a struggling economy, we also feel that preserving local public open spaces for the public to enjoy...
Are you looking for a place to safely ride bikes in the Boston, Mass., area? If so, our Thrifty New England Traveler “spokesperson” (sorry for the bad bike pun) says that the free, 11-mile Minuteman Bikeway offers a great stretch of mostly tree-lined “greenway,” for bikers as well as...
Bushnell, Park in Hartford, Conn., might be America’s oldest publicly-funded public park but it is ultimately a timeless New England attraction and the centerpiece of this central Connecticut city. The spacious 41 acres grounds in the heart of downtown Hartford are perfect for walking or a jog, and...
The views look mighty good atop the summit of 2,290-foot Pack Monadnock Mountain at Miller State Park (you can either drive or walk it) on Route 101 E in Peterborough, N.H. The panoramic views, include the 3,165 feet high Mt. Monadnock Mountain and on clear days, sightings of Mt....
Sometimes when it’s just you and nature, the chance to reflect grows like a healthy garden. I thought about New England places that I have enjoyed walking for little or no cost and how I would like to get back to those destinations. Colt State Park (free), off Route...