For years, whenever I visited New Hampshire’s north country, I would blissfully drive or pedal along West Side Drive — connecting Conway and North Conway — to escape the mayhem on Route 16, never knowing about the high-end homes, manicured 9-hole golf course, and sprawling hotel nestled into the … [Read more...]
There’s still time for a quick nine during the shortening days of fall
Ah, fall. My favorite time of the year, with one glaring downside — shorter days. I guess that’s Mother Nature’s way of saying, “You can’t have it all.” But you can have most of it, including more manageable temperatures and, especially in New England, a riot of color. For golfers, autumn offers … [Read more...]
Rock hounds can find plenty of grip and variety in New England’s climbs
Rock climbing in New England is like one of those mouth-watering penny-candy stores I used to hang out in as a kid. We don’t have the really big stuff — no looming 14,000-foot peaks, no El Capitans. But we have a little bit of everything, and the best of it is enough to challenge the best … [Read more...]
Brewfests signal another stellar New England fall
The Bavarians knew what they were doing when, back in the fall of 1810, they launched the first “Oktoberfest.” The inaugural event was a celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria (who later became King Louis I) to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. But this was no … [Read more...]
Here’s why the Kancamagus Highway is the undisputed king of New England foliage season
With apologies to Christian Wisecarver, Billy Donohoe, and the rest of the gang at the Super Secret Project, autumn has always been my preferred time to cruise the Kancamagus Highway as it stretches across the White Mountains from Interstate 93 in Lincoln and past Loon Mountain before T-boning Route … [Read more...]
Summer cooler: A ski weekend at Bretton Woods
Editor's note: This feature originally appeared in the January, 2021 issue of New England Ski Journal. If there was a contest asking which ski area best blends the best of old and new, it would be difficult to bet against Bretton Woods in northern New Hampshire. At least that’s where I’d put my … [Read more...]
The top seaside golf courses in New England
Given the game’s origins along the windswept landscapes of Scotland, golf and the seaside seem to be a natural marriage. And in New England, where the seashore is such a wonderful attraction from northeastern Maine to southwestern Connecticut, myriad golf opportunities offer a chance to mix ocean … [Read more...]
The top mountain golf courses in New England
What makes ski country special? The mountains, of course. Those same hills also make for some fabulous golf outings. As will become obvious (if you read this article start to finish), selecting “the best” is a fool’s errand. So we’ll just highlight a few favorites. Sugarloaf Golf … [Read more...]
The Club at New Seabury gives new meaning to ‘Cape escape’
The Club at New Seabury in Mashpee, Mass., on Cape Cod’s southern shore features two tremendous golf courses, but to limit a discussion of the club to just its golf courses would be an injustice to this wonderful property. Though a private club, New Seabury, sandwiched between the Mashpee … [Read more...]
Set your summer cycling calendar with these local races and rides
So, you’ve got a new bike, and you’re eager to share it with some like-minded folks. Awesome. By and large, the cycling community will welcome you with open arms, and there’s no better way to improve your riding than sharing time in the saddle with others who share your passion. Sure, it’s … [Read more...]
Sifting through your bike options for New England’s robust pedaling season
With a history dating back more than a century, the bicycle has proven to be a remarkable adaptable mode of transportation. Relatively simple in design, and human powered, they are the epitome of elegant engineering. Still, bikes have changed dramatically in the past 40 years. More to the point, … [Read more...]
The best golfing experiences in New England
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...]
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