Fall is a wonderful time to visit a New England farm — and it’s a healthy activity, too! Many farms that have traditionally hosted corn mazes, farm stands and farm animal visits are still doing so, with additional protections like limited and tined entry and wider paths in mazes to allow social distancing. Despite the…
Little Rhode Island may surprise newcomers with its dramatic sights, including rocky coasts and islands, packed, in some seasons, with sunning seals; remote and majestic lighthouses, including one that accepts overnight guests; pretty and peaceful country roads among flower-drenched villages; and great public parks. [Map of Rhode Island] The famous coastline draws lots of visitors,…
“He that drinks his cyder alone, let him catch his horse alone.” — Benjamin Franklin. Thank you Mr. Franklin. Several apple growers in New England have expanded their interest to producing apple ciders, both hard and sweet. Some have tap rooms and tasting rooms — similar to wineries and breweries — where the public can…
The USS Constitution Museum, open now, in Charlestown, MA, is a fascinating place to visit, but if you cannot be there, the museum’s blog is packed with fun stories for all ages. For instance, “A Sailor’s Life, Live!” series of videos tells all about the life of a sailor before the mast in the wind-powered…
Connecticut is hands-down one of the most iconic and picturesque places in New England, especiallywhen you get out into the small towns and rolling farmlands. A fall foliage drive can be super-energized with help from the many self-guided and themed trails (wine, ice cream, historic barns) that may be found online. Examples of these are…
Barns: Farmers see them as an essential tool; many of us also see them as a handsome artifact of rural life, and worth protecting and preserving. The Mount Holly Barn Preservation Association, based in Belmont, Vermont, is a group of people bent on preserving Vermont’s historic barns. The benefit to the rest of us is…
Greenwich Audubon Center in Greenwich, CT, has come up with a very cool opportunity under the title “Audubon Private Adventures.” With advance registration, an Audubon Center naturalist will lead your private, self-selected group of up to 10 people for a personal outdoor adventure. You may bring up to 10 people on your bespoke adventure. Each…
Good to know: the state of Maine gives you an option to sign up for weekly foliage reports at https://bit.ly/3k6ilsI To plan your Maine drive tour, go to our Maine fall foliage page, here: https://bit.ly/3bNTLtw
Enjoy the beautiful outdoors of New England in Plymouth MA. Feel the warmth of a sunrise or sunset. Plymouth Bay’s waterfront offers breathtaking views, a sculpture park in Brewster Gardens, the ship Mayflower, Plimoth Plantation and monuments on Coles Hill. The most famous monument is Plymouth Rock, where the Mayflower Pilgrims are said to have…
The variety of Massachusetts, from Cape Cod Bay to the Berkshire Mountains, is on display in the selection of fall foliage drives, below. The western mountains yield beautiful color and wide vistas. Areas that are burned into the story of America’s Revolutionary War, like Lexington, Concord, and Minuteman National Historical Park, echo with history. The…