Check here for current rules on COVID 19 in Connecticut on travel, lodging, parks. Many state parks are open, but people from outside the state should not come in, except for essential services. See all executive orders by Governor Ned Lamont Lodging Lodging for leisure or vacation is prohibited. That applies to all hotels, motels,…
For people who love Vermont, images of the state have a Brigadoon-like quality: dark green or snow-blanketed mountains, fields of cows softened by floating mist, the view across Lake Champlain, main streets of towns lined with one-of-a-kind storefronts. Vermonters have always evolved to make the best of a tough land and climate, most recently by…
People lucky enough to be near southern Maine can honor the 50th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22) by visiting a federal wilderness area named in honor of the mother of the environment movement, that is the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells, ME, named for the biologist, author and environmentalist Rachel Carson (1907…
Boating the waters of New England is a wonderful adventure, and also, in these virus-weary times, a good way to get away into nature and to keep a safe distance from other people. It’s like taking your own home out onto the water. Here, we offer insights on five fabulous boating locales in New England….
Boston has been called the Athens of America, a nod to its many universities, museums, and monuments. That is all real, but fun in Boston can be as lighthearted as you like: playing or walking in its many parks (including a sprinkling of islands in the harbor), taking a cruise, dining on classic New…
Massachusetts is loved for its regions along the coast. North of Boston is Cape Ann, with old seafaring towns like Gloucester, Rockport, Marblehead, and Newburyport, where visitors now enjoy exploring beaches and marshes, coastal cruises, and arty villages (along with the goblins of Salem). Inland from the coastal towns are Lexington and Concord, where people…
Massachusetts is a diverse state, with lots of different faces and characters. So we are bringing it to you in three parts, starting with the rural Berkshires and Central regions. This westernmost part of the state is ideal for people who love gorgeous vistas; small but sophisticated towns, and lots of world-class music, art, and…
When life gets back to normal, plan a trip to small, quirky, scenic Rhode Island A Very Cool Capital: Providence You won’t find a more lively and picturesque and easily walkable state capital than Providence. Look around at the many small, interesting shops and restaurants, and look up at the ornate buildings of the 18th…
When the coronavirus steps off the world stage and we all get back to normal, here’s why you need to plan a trip to Connecticut: Beautiful Towns Driving in and around Connecticut, your camera will snap constantly at postcard scenes of the classic New England town: a village Green, steepled churches, clapboard houses with deep…
Hey, folks, we are all indoors or in our yards, but that’s no reason to vegetate. In fact, it’s more important now than ever to stay sharp, mentally and physically. All kinds of institutions – from zoos to symphonies – are offering things to do and learn online now. Tour art galleries; do yoga or…