Corn mazes, orchards and pumpkin patches take center stage in autumn
The fall ushers in New England’s most colorful season with hues from bright red to blazing orange to mellow yellows and subtle browns. The crisp,…
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Highland Games, largest celebration of Scottish culture, a must-do
A family picnic gone wild. What else could explain how a simple gathering of the Murrays, who invited a pipe band to their first official…Read More
From Seacoast to valleys, check out these auto tours in high country
We’ve all seen that bumper sticker. Minivans, pickup trucks, compact cars. It doesn’t matter. Pretty much any vehicle that passes a state inspection is capable…
Hikes with autumn vistas that cover the spectrum from easy to strenuous
Skis? Still on the beams in the garage. Sailboat? Still in the water, but weatherbeaten this time of year. Maybe up for one more daysail…
Gravel bikes offer an invitation to explore northern New England
Bike tours, when I first started venturing out on my road rig in the 1980s, were all the rage, and for good reason. They followed…
10 uniquely New England adventures that will get your adrenaline firing
With fall rapidly approaching, New Englanders are starting to think about cool temperatures, warm apple cider, pumpkins, vibrant leaves and, of course, the upcoming ski…
New England is a leaf peeping wonderland, from the Whites to the Greens
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…
Paddle perfection: New England is your water playground
From whitewater to flat water to swimming holes, lakes and streams, New England is a water playground in the summer months. Make safety a priority.…
Connecticut’s summer beauty evident from seaports to sky
The southernmost New England state lacks the big peaks and rugged Atlantic coastline of some of its neighbors, but the opportunities for outdoor recreation are…
Maine is big, bold and welcoming, whether by land or by water
The state of Maine is at least three places, each of which could be subdivided into smaller, distinct regions. Coastal Maine — one of the…
Kids and adults have a multitude of options for high country fun
From adventure parks to water playgrounds, the New England high country offers endless options for family fun. Things are heating up at Santa’s Village, with…
Stowe sizzles as summertime hub of leisure, challenge and exploration
I often do my best thinking under stress, which explains why my thoughts were crystal clear on this particular Saturday afternoon last summer as I…
The Cog experience is unparalleled in New England, perhaps anywhere
Most people who travel often, like Carl Yastrzemski and John Madden once did, get to a certain age and wonder how many more chances you…
