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The U.S. Civil War Sesquicentennial revisits the Battle of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. General Joshua Chamberlain and the Maine 20th Regiment saved Little Round Top for the Union, and in saving Little Round Top, saved the Battle of Gettysburg and perhaps the entire Union on July 2, 1863. Follow the...
It can be daunting for new Boston, Mass., visitors — let alone many locals — to figure where to start their tours of this amazing city. Enter Boston by Foot as a reasonably-priced guided tour resource. Boston by Foot offers many fine tours, but the “Classic Walking Tours” really...
Planning for your fall foliage activities Are you setting your sights on a trip through the fall foliage of New England? Well now is the time to start planning the journey! Many facets of your trip can be left until you arrive but just on the off chance you...
Some people feel that the Cape Cod island of Nantucket, although an amazing place, is a bit too pricey for the simple traveler or the family who is bit more cost conscious. Today I am here to tell you how to enjoy Nantucket, Mass., a bit more cost-effectively. Let...
Recently, I experienced a day trip I’ll never forget. A one hour drive to the FarmCoast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts revealed a one-of-a-kind combination of farms, villages, beaches and harbors — far removed from the fast-paced environment that we ironically call civilization. Consisting of the small Rhode...
I recently came across a beautiful yet easy hike at the new Monarch Trail at Adams Farm in Walpole, Mass. Created by the Adams Farm Trails Committee and local Eagle Scouts, this refreshing half-mile hike takes you by a big, scenic grassy field, footbridge and vernal pool. A few...
As the winter snow melts and the days become warmer and longer, daffodils — the heralds of spring in New England’s Litchfield Hills and Fairfield County — slowly begin to emerge. The best place in Connecticut to watch the sea of yellow unfold is at the Laurel Ridge Foundation...