North Conway is synonymous with New England ski history. In reality, it’s synonymous with the broader history of New England outdoor adventure. Which is why the Cranmore Inn, just a few steps from Main Street/Route 16, is such a wonderful throwback, a continuous thread that runs through generations, … [Read more...]
Take a weekend tour of four outstanding lift-serviced mountain biking destinations
Thirty years ago, shortly after my future wife and I discovered the joys of off-road pedaling, we were invited to join a few friends at Killington in Vermont for a little fat-tire adventure. These were the early, heady days of lift-service riding, when many ski areas first envisioned the mountain … [Read more...]
The perfect pint is closer than you think
Hoisting a pint at your favorite New England brewpub is a summer tradition, and there is no shortage of offerings across all six states. Here is just a sampling in the Bay State and northern New England. Massachusetts Newly built and opened in the autumn 2017 by the father-and-son team of Gary … [Read more...]
Ocean Edge resort: Sprawling Cape Cod gem provides high-end experience
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...]
Massachusetts day trips: 9 family-friendly spots for the summer
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...]
Maine: 12 family-friendly day trips for your summer vacation
When you adopt the nickname “Vacationland,” you better be ready to back up the boast. Maine does, with a flourish. Given its sheer size, New England’s largest state boasts an almost absurd number of attractions for those looking to get away for the day. The state has 3,478 miles of coastline — … [Read more...]