If it’s fall in New England, then one thing is inevitable — the northern half of the region is going to be on the receiving end of all the accolades for the eruption of color in the mountains that define the landscape. Meanwhile, we who live in the lower trio of New England properties will be … [Read more...]
Mother Nature’s grandest hotspots to see foliage
Despite the fact that you’ve probably noticed pumpkin spice varietals of every food and drink imaginable invading your favorite grocery stop since mid-August, the fall season glosses over New England for only a limited time. In a seasonal calendar of special offers, autumn has a more defined … [Read more...]
Music in magical settings
No matter what brand of music it is that perks up your eardrums, summertime in New England is awash with opportunity to relax — or rage — during an evening of composing bliss. The same roadways that bring you to dance with the mountains in the winter also can deliver you into another realm of … [Read more...]
At Smugglers’ Notch, a perfect storm for ‘No. 1 in East’ distinction
As the story goes, a guest spending some vacation time at Smugglers’ Notch Resort a few years back ran into an issue while trying to get some work accomplished. The guest arrived having forgotten a specific power adapter for his laptop, leaving him without the means to finish the tasks he’d laid … [Read more...]
Hub of innovation: Mark Wallace, Parlor Skis
If you’ve had trouble finding a taste of ski culture in downtown Boston recently, you’re simply looking in the wrong spots. As the only custom ski crafters in the city, Parlor Skis, which operates just past Logan International Airport in East Boston, has developed a dedicated skiing following … [Read more...]
Stowe Mountain Lodge: A lodge with no equal
I’ve been fortunate enough to visit and tour the Front Four residences at Stowe Mountain Lodge, as luxurious as their counterpart namesakes across the street on Mount Mansfield are challenging. These are gargantuan suites at the forefront of the celebrated Stowe resort hotel, providing clear … [Read more...]
