Waltham, Massachusetts, may be a bustling city today, but in the late 1700s and into the next century, it was a whole lot of country. Wealthy businessmen saw its large tracts of undeveloped land within close proximity to Boston and dreamt of splendid summer retreats. The payoff for us today? Three historic and stately properties—The […]
September Sunset in the Orchard by Lindsey Ocker Judges’ Comments: The beautiful composition and burst of soft sunlight combined with the rich reds of the apples really resonate with the season, making this image one of our favorites. We asked Lindsey to give us some background info on how she got the shot: “I […]
Even if you’ve never visited the tiny western Massachusetts town of Stockbridge, chances are you’ve probably sung its name a time or two (or more) thanks to James Taylor’s popular 1970 lullaby “Sweet Baby James.” The song includes the line “The first of December was covered with snow, and so was the turnpike from Stockbridge […]
Dear fellow skiers, riders and general snow lovers: It’s early winter 2012-2013 and we’ve got our work cut out for us. It’s time to pull together and harness the power of positive thinking. Let’s promise each other to act on all possible early season snow rituals in honor of Ullr to help ensure a bountiful […]
New Haven, Connecticut, is complex the way wines from the south of France can be. Just when you think you’ve zeroed in on one flavor, another note kicks in. With wine, it’s pretty standard to start rambling on about terroir—that crazy alchemical combustion of air, earth, and weather. But it still doesn’t entirely explain the […]
Dexter Pond is a quaint New England pond located in the Colonial-era town of Scituate, Rhode Island. The pond is filled with large mouth bass, yellow perch and rainbow trout. It was surrounded this Fall foliage season with colors that were bright and vibrant. The colors always reflected very well upon the pond on sunny days thus making it a perfect place for taking photographs.
Saving the rural New England bookstore is more than a pastime for Richard F. Wright; it’s a passion that drives him to visit, patronize, and write about local independent bookshops selling used and rare volumes. Here are his ten honorable mentions. To see his five favorite venues, visit Best Used Bookstores in New England. Big […]
If your idea of the perfect way to kick off the holiday season includes sweet treats, overflowing Christmas decorations, snow-capped mountain views, and the (optional but encouraged) cozy charm of a New England bed and breakfast, then the annual Mt. Washington Valley Inn to Inn Cookie Tour is exactly what you’re looking for! Taking place […]
On our way to spend the night in Rose’s Lighthouse.
The Nubble Lighthouse near York Beach Maine
The Bass Harbor Lighthouse in Acadia National Park in Maine.
