From a Massachusetts bakery to an Alabama goat farm, these days, the chance to chance to change your life as the owner of a new business could require nothing more than a brief essay, minimal entrance fee, and a bit of luck. “Essay-for-a-business” contests have been popping up all over the country in 2015, and […]
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Plant a Night Garden
By transforming your flower garden into a magical nighttime wonderland, you can get the most out of not just the summer days, but the nights as well. Night gardens are an easy way to delight the senses and indulge in your garden in an entirely different fashion. What better way to enjoy a summer night than […]
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Boston Harbor Islands | National Recreation Area
Unlike most National Parks and despite its proximity to the city, a visit to the Boston Harbor Islands can still feel like a secret escape.
Nantucket locals and tourists agree: If you can get a seat at Black-Eyed Susan’s — an island hotspot — the beach can wait.
Heading to the Connecticut Gold Coast? We’ve got the perfect roundup of what to see, do, and eat while you’re there, plus where to stay when it’s time for bed. Read on to see our picks for the best of the Connecticut Gold Coast for 2015! BEST ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE CONNECTICUT GOLD COAST Best Adults-Only MuseumConnecticut Air […]
There’s a lot to see in do in the Bay State, but some activities really stand the test of time. Read our picks for the best classic attractions in Massachusetts. HISTORIC HIGHLIGHT – BEST OLD-TIME BASEBALL WAHCONAH PARK, Pittsfield (1919) Watching the Pittsfield Suns is like going back to the future, or in this case, the Futures League for […]
Looking to rest your head in the Bay State? We’ve got you covered! Check out our picks for the best lodging in Massachusetts for 2015. BEST MOUNTAIN LODGING JIMINY PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT COUNTRY INN, Hancock Don’t let the “country inn” moniker fool you. These hotel suites, each with kitchenette, kingsize bed, and queen-size sleeper, are […]
Hungry? The Ocean State offers plenty of restaurant options for hungry residents and visitors alike. Here are our picks for the best food & dining in Rhode Island for 2015. Best Full All-Day Breakfast Corner Café, Newport Imagine: a breakfast sandwich so enormous you can’t hoist it, even though it’s cut in half. Or Portuguese […]
Each September, just as the calendar is easing into the first official days of fall, Jim and I take to the road to make our annual pilgrimage north to the White Mountains. Though we spend much of the trip lounging on the fields of Loon Mountain watching burly men clad in kilts compete in the […]
RHODE ISLAND FOLIAGE DRIVE Distance: about 40 miles one way Sandwiched between the famed travel destinations of Newport and Cape Cod is a slice of picture-perfect country life reserved for New Englanders in the know. Head southeast from Boston past the working ports of New Bedford and Fall River and you’ll reach a sylvan stretch […]
Avid gardener and blogger Michael Gordon, who lives in Peterborough, New Hampshire, shares his secrets on how to create the perfect backyard garden.
The outside living season is short in New England, so it’s important to make the most of it. Follow these five maintenance tips to extend the life of your patio and ensure it lasts for years to come. When building a flagstone patio on a sand bed, you can make it hold up better over […]