Courtney DiFiore: Work, play can coexist at Killington Resort
Courtney DiFiore, Killington Resort’s communications/PR and social media manager, still pinches herself from time to time to make sure it’s all real. Having grown up,…
Fall Season
Snowboarding world pays tribute to visionary Sherm Poppen
One of my enjoyments that spanned the season this year started as I watched my 15-year-old grandson, Ian, shift from skis to a snowboard and…Read More
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…
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,…
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…
Outfits such as Orvis and Fearless Fly Fishing make it fun for everyone
If there is anyone who can appreciate the highs and lows of the sublime pastime of fly-fishing, it would be the New England skier. Think…
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…
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…
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…
