Doug Fournier describes his job, Tugboat Captain, as “hours of boredom with moments of sheer terror.”
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House care answers from the largest heritage organization in the country. What is the best way to clean unpainted interior woodwork? -Susan L., Burlington, VT Unpainted interior woodwork can be cleaned by using a slightly damp, lint-free cloth (cloth diapers work well) with a mild solution of soap and water. (Murphy’s Oil soap is recommended.) […]
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New England National Parks and Sites
The National Park Service, which celebrated 100 years in 2016, attracts millions of visitors each year in New England alone. Here’s a sampling of don’t-miss New England national parks and sites.
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The Crazy Orchid Lady
A visit to New England’s most unlikely garden Shelburne Falls, like many of Massachusetts’ hill towns, has a starkness about it in early spring. The surrounding hills may still carry a dusting of snow, the trees have yet to leaf out, and the town’s famed Bridge of Flowers lies dormant. But this artsy former mill […]
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The Shallop Plymouth Harbor
The Shallop that is the shore boat for the Mayflower docked in Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth Massachusetts
Late in the afternoon on June 29, 2000, I joined a club that’s not as exclusive as you might think. Here’s why you should always brake for moose.
Harvard medical researcher Irene Davis, Ph.D., believes that our knees hurt because a lot of what we understand about running is wrong. She also believes something else the world might not be ready for: that a person can be retrained to run differently to lessen the chance of injury, not to mention ridicule. Dr. Davis, […]
New England
Travel Like An Expert | Best Guided Day Trips
Authenticity is the buzzword in travel, the chance to live and feel like a local. There are many day trips in New England where you can do just that.
In a small New Hampshire town, the ice cream at Kimball Farm is worth traveling for, by air or by car.
From savory tarts to fresh summer salads, this collection of goat cheese recipes is here to satisfy your next chevre craving.
New Hampshire artist, painter and needle felter Lauren Decatur finds inspiration in the nature at her doorstep.
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Best Hidden Places in New England
Dreaming of getting away? Think new, get off the beaten path, and visit these six New England secret spots for a relaxed, laid-back escape.