The sparkling fall weather is the best excuse to get out and explore. From pumpkin patches to corn mazes, county fairs to foliage tours and haunted houses, here’s a family-favorite event or attraction, one from each state in New England, to check out this fall. Maine: Sunday River celebrates the … [Read more...]
6 places to go apple picking in New England
Crisp, clear days, cool nights, and apple blossoms turned to sweet and tangy fruit. It’s fall in New England; time to get outdoors and savor the sun while it’s still warm. Apple picking is one of the best ways to seize the season. You’ll find plenty of farms and orchards throughout New England … [Read more...]
Getting around New England — 6 unique ways to travel the region
Ditch the car this summer and discover a more exciting way to travel. Here are six of the most unique — one from each state in New England — transportation options to consider. Rhode Island — Providence-Newport ferry The Providence-Newport ferry departs four times a day from each port for … [Read more...]
Weddings in the mountains: Four places to tie the knot with a heightened experience
Summer weddings always are beautiful. A wedding at a rustic, yet elegant, lakeside inn is no exception. Loon Lodge Inn and Restaurant, located in Rangeley, Maine, on the shores of Rangeley Lake, provides a bucolic setting. The charming log building, set on 5.4 acres with a private beach, has … [Read more...]
Hy-Line Cruises offer easy ways to get to the islands this summer
New England offers a plethora of ways to explore its waters, lakes and mountains during the summer. No matter where you travel, you will find plenty to enjoy as you cruise, fly or travel via rail through the region. One of the best ways to explore the southern New England coast and islands is … [Read more...]
Following a two-year pandemic hiatus, spring events are back at a ski area near you
Two years ago, everything abruptly shut down in mid-March, curtailing fun and wacky events usually associated with spring and skiing. Last year, although resorts were open, there was no true socializing, no crowd gathering, and again, no real spring zaniness. But this season, with pandemic … [Read more...]