(And enjoy the rest of Baxter State Park while you are at it) Is this the year you finally conquer the Knife’s Edge; that final climb on the Appalachian Trail? While peak bagging Katahdin is not for families with little ones it’s certainly possible for a few families to spend a week here together and for some […]
The ideal mix of family fun in a great spot, and cheap! Imagine, if you can, a campground on Cape Cod. You are probably conjuring images of either sand dunes, beaches or lobster-schlock…and possibly all three! Nickerson State Park, in Brewster, MA, has none of these. Instead, you’ll find campsites nestled into a beautiful woodland […]
Here are a handful of New England traditions to commit to now, before it’s too late. June: Visit Quechee, VT in June for their 34th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. July: Did you know every summer in June and July, Montreal plays host to the International Fireworks Competition? July: Spend the Fourth of July camping on the Boston Harbor Islands, and […]
In the heart of summer, can you still find some solitude? Summer on Cape Cod. Sounds seductive, doesn’t it? One issue people often fail to consider when planing a trip to the Cape in the heart of summer is that it can be extremely crowded. Even during the middle of the week the parking lots […]
You’ll never forget this: Located off Rte 108 just a bit below the Stowe Ski Resort, Bingham Falls is a quintessential Vermont swimming hole. Park in the turn-around across the street from the trail. You will know you are on the right path because you’ll hear the growing sound of millions of gallons of water. The […]
Planting a tree is great but when it comes to family time ROI for yard work nothing can beat a few blueberry bushes. Here are a few tips to make it as painless as possible. Picking There are many varieties to choose from but the key is to select a few varieties that bear fruit […]