Picking the right autumn destination is no easy feat. For the perfect fall experience, here are ten favorite New England foliage towns.
Travel
It’s finally happening! Beautiful fall foliage is emerging in northern New England, after a bit of a delay due to the recent heat. We knew that conditions were primed for the colors to come on, and with the slight drought and abundant sunshine, had even anticipated an early year. The lack of cool mornings, however, was […]
Massachusetts
Fading Colors
Sunset fades over Boston, taken from A St. Pier in Hull, MA.
Rhode Island
Old Narragansett Church
Old Narragansett Church is believed to be the oldest Episcopal church building in the Northeastern United States. It is located in Wickford, RI.
New Hampshire
Conway Scenic Railroad | 7 Wonders of Fall
The Conway Scenic Railroad runs vintage equipment from the old round-house in North Conway, New Hampshire. From late spring to mid-December, some of the trains go south down the valley to Conway. The other trains run north to Glen and Bartlett through what an 1890 edition of Sweetser’s White Mountains described as “the broad intervales of […]
New England
New England Fall Foliage Stalls in Hot Weather
There is a point in my morning commute where it’s easy to get off the highway and take a scenic route along the shoreline of Lake Massabesic. I seem to find time to follow this route a lot more often in autumn, compelled to feel a connection to the land and landscape around me as […]
Maine
The View
I took this photo on Damariscotta Lake in Jefferson on a calm early evening. The background with the Adirondacks just drew me in.
This photo was taken on Damariscotta River along side of Schooner Landing Restaurant. Taken from the Damariscotta/Newcastle bridge.
Massachusetts
Grist Mill Water Flow
The water spray bypassing the mill wheel at the Jenney Grist Mill in Plymouth.
Maine
Emery Estate
The Emery Estate in Weymouth, MA built as a replica of George Washington’s Mt Vernon Estate. The property was purchased by the City of Weymouth.
Massachusetts
The PL
The Public Landing at Hough’s Neck in Quincy is known as the PL by the local residents.
Massachusetts
Grist Mill Wheel
The water works at the Jenney Grist Mill in Plymouth.