Seven Birches Winery rings in wine harvest with Crush Festival
For most people, autumn means changing leaves, apple picking, pumpkin carving and cool air that takes over for the summer heat. But for those in…
Fall Season
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…Read More
Chase trestles or savor leisurely train journeys through Foliage Central
If there is a prime time to embark on a scenic railroad ride in New England mountain country, then fall is that time. Enthusiasts have…
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…
Family Fun: Harvest Fall Fun
Fall in New England brings a rainbow of colors to the area and the opportunity for some wonderful outdoor family activities. Whether it’s apple picking,…
Family Fun: Choose your color
When summer winds down, kids go back to school and the leaves begin to turn, activity in the mountains keeps right on going. After winter’s…
Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island offer unique charms
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…
Resorts, parks, idyllic towns litter New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont
When my editor suggested a story based on a "one-day road trip" across northern New England, I just laughed. "One day?" I replied incredulously. "You’re…
Brewfests: Festivals abound in New England’s high country
Some things were just meant to go together — spaghetti and meatballs, Lennon and McCartney, Key and Peale, Tom Brady and Super Bowls. I’d add…
Lodging: Staying Power
The "work hard, play harder, then rest easy" mantra is a favorite in my house, especially after Labor Day. My wife and I, and our…
Hiking: Autumn is the ideal season to challenge yourself
Summer might be the most popular season for hiking in the mountains and woods of the Northeast, but fall is hands down the best season…
Railways beckon with unique vantage points
As New Englanders, we’ve become accustomed to experiencing the mountains in all seasons and in the many different ways we can travel through them —…
Scenic Drives: Bevy of Byways
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…
