In my estimation, golf is only “a good walk spoiled” if you concentrate too much on the game itself and not your surroundings. I’m sure that’s sacrilegious to some diehard duffers out there. But I prefer an adage from one of my celluloid heroes, Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry: “A man’s got to know his … [Read more...]
The best spots for mountain biking in New England
The COVID-19 pandemic likely will impact our lives, and our sense of carefree fun, for years. But if there’s a silver lining, the pandemic also has reminded us of the joys of getting outside, and appreciating the blessings that Mother Nature offers. For many of us, that translates to more time on … [Read more...]
Find your own oasis at Ocean Edge
Let’s address the 800-pound gorilla in the room right from the get-go. After Memorial Day, traveling to Cape Cod can be an excruciating exercise. There’s just no way around it. Ever a popular destination, the Cape swells to crazy numbers during the summer, when world-weary visitors try to find their … [Read more...]
Whether you prefer Boston or seaside retreats, Massachusetts delivers
When I first moved to Boston’s North Shore in Massachusetts as a cub reporter in the early 1980s, I had a lot to learn. Coming from New Hampshire, I knew about Boston and Cape Cod, but not much else. And I had plenty of time to explore, provided I didn’t stray far from my apartment. My reporting … [Read more...]
Coastal adventures are just part of the story in Maine
When you adopt the nickname “Vacationland,” you better be ready to back up the boast. Maine does, with a flourish. Coincidentally, the “Vacationland” moniker was adopted by Maine in the 1960s, at the height of American car travel, so it’s particularly appropriate now, when the coronavirus … [Read more...]
O’Connor: Lovin’ the sounds of lake life
Sleep sometimes eludes my daughter Maddi, so my wife bought her a sound machine. I’ll never forget the first time I heard it. It was late at night, in winter. I went to kiss Maddi good night. As I walked into her room, the gentle sounds of water lapping against a shore stopped me in my tracks. I … [Read more...]
Kulkea has it all in the bag
Walk into any New England ski lodge, and you’re bound to find ski boot bags — piled atop tables or packed into corners and cubby holes — adorned with the name Kulkea. In fact, you’re likely to be seeing more and more of them, given the brand’s increasing popularity. But Kulkea is no overnight … [Read more...]
Thayers Inn fits the bill for Cannon and Bretton Woods fans
Lodging in New England’s ski country runs the gamut, from historic grand hotels and sprawling apartment-style condo complexes to secluded bed and breakfasts. In short, you can truly find whatever kind of accommodation you and your brood are looking for. If my travels take me to northern New … [Read more...]
A new class of fat bikes extends biking season through winter
Throughout New England, after that last bite of Thanksgiving turkey, traditional snowsports rule. Whether the boards are skinny cross-country skis, wider alpine planks, or the broad platform of a snowboard, winter athletes have found their endorphin fix by gliding atop the snow. Now, an … [Read more...]
Ex-Waterville Valley Academy athlete spreads gospel of creativity to the common fan
For street skier Luke “Lupe” Hagearty, skiing isn’t just a way of life. It saved his life. Growing up in West Hartford, Connecticut, Hagearty had an admittedly turbulent childhood. He found his escape, and an unmatched joy, in a remote corner of Vermont in the Green Mountain State’s stunning … [Read more...]
Find out why early birds reap the rewards at Loon Mountain Resort
My first two ski weekendS this year involved considerable stretches of two-lane. Long, winding, mind-numbing two lane. Granted, those trips didn’t require a seven-hour (or more) haul that many of my friends in the West take on. But a drive of three- or four-plus hours can still suck the life out of … [Read more...]
Gone too soon, Jake Burton’s passion for snowboarding endures
There’s always been something about Jake Burton Carpenter that I intrinsically liked. I never personally met the founder of Burton Snowboards, a reality that I’ll always regret after Carpenter passed away from cancer in late November at the age of 65. Not only was Carpenter — known as Jake … [Read more...]
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