Perhaps you haven’t noticed yet, but there are signs of fall beginning to show up all around us. The sun is setting a little earlier, and rising a little later. The birdsongs of spring and summer have quieted now as the birds molt before migrating. The last of the wildflowers: the goldenrod, the JoePye weed, […]
No matter where I travel around New England from May through October, I am always thinking about which Farmers’ Market I can visit as part of my trip, and I know I’m not alone. The popularity of community markets has grown so much over the past few years that it seems most towns set aside […]
Whether you’re looking for waves to ride, long stretches of sand, or lots of family activities, one of these picks is sure to be the ideal getaway for you.
Where to Stay in Madison, Connecticut: The Inn at Lafayette Smack in the middle of town, The Inn at Lafayette has a hint of European inspiration, with its French doors and pale, pretty room. If you get hungry, Café Allegre is serving up delicious, Italian-style meals downstairs. www.innatlafayette.com Where to Eat in Madison, Connecticut: […]
With all the windows closed, we couldn’t hear the waterfall that recent rainy day when we visited with owner Ruth Steffman, a wonderfully alert 85 years of age, and one of her two sons, Jim, who lives with his wife and five children nearby. However, that surprisingly huge waterfall was very much a part of […]
Where to Stay in Watch Hill, Rhode Island: Ocean House This Victorian grande dame may have undergone a five-year, $140 million facelift, but it hasn’t forgotten its roots. You’ll find afternoon tea on the porch and Friday night clambakes on the beach. oceanhouseri.com Where to Eat in Watch Hill, Rhode Island: Seasons at Ocean […]
June in New England is all about strawberries. With dozens of orchards offering pick-your-own and towns from Connecticut to Maine celebrating strawberry festivals, it’s the unofficial queen of the start of summer. If you don’t want to pick your own, stop by your local farm stand and pick up a quart like I did for […]
Border collies–athletic, agile, extremely intelligent dogs–have been the herding dog of choice for sheep owners for more than a century. Descended from a breed that originated along the border country between Scotland and England–called simply “The Border” in that part of the world–and trained to respond to voice and whistle commands, a single Border collie […]
Bear biologist Ben Kilham lives in two worlds: human and ursine. Learn more about “the man who watches bears” in New England.
Memorial Day weekend unofficially marks the transition to summer and all the activities the warm weather brings with it. For myself and my husband, it’s the time of year when we pull the kayaks out of the shed and start thinking about places to paddle. Currently, our favorite spot is a mere 30 minutes from […]
Summer in New England isn’t complete without a proper lobster-shack experience. For inspiration, here are the 12 best lobster shacks we’ve found.
Summer in New England isn’t complete without a proper lobster-shack experience. For inspiration, here are the 12 best lobster shacks we’ve found.
