Train trips offer no driving, no airport hassles—just great scenery on your vacation.
A New England fishing village – Scituate, MA
September 4, 2011 by
Massachusett’s Bay’s harbors offer refuge to a host of commercial fishing trawlers as well as private boats. Among them, Scituate Harbor stands out as an historic contributor to the area’s past and an example of a town’s ability to keep up with progress while maintaining its small-town flavor.
New England inns salute First Responders – 9-11 free rooms
September 1, 2011 by
To thank first responders who put their lives on the line in their day to day jobs and to quietly pay homage to the 10th anniversary of that fateful day, several New England inns are offering free room stays on Sunday, September 11th to first responders and one family member. This offer is also extended to surviving family members of first responders who died in the line of duty.
En plein air – painters in paradise
June 19, 2011 by
Mystic Seaport’s Marine Gallery sponsored a plein air workshop for accomplished marine artists who have been invited to set up their easels on the grounds of the museum. This was followed by a display of the works and a gala reception for artists, members of the Museum and guests.
New England – planning for a visit
May 1, 2011 by
An introduction to planning a trip to New England. This first part covers the western region: Vermont, western Massachusetts, and Connecticut – travel routes and overview of activities.
Pumpkins galore in the Intervale
October 16, 2010 by
Everyone knows what a pumpkin is, but what is the Intervale? The Intervale is 350 acres of rich reclaimed bottom land straddling the Winooski River in Burlington, Vermont. This fertile plain was created by nature, with additions by man. The waters of the Winooski River begin high in the Green Mountains, wend their way down… Read More
