If it isn’t raining, it’s worth driving to The Farm Bar and Grill in Essex for lunch or an early dinner. They have an outdoor patio and a fenced in backyard area complete with horseshoes, corn hole, and a volleyball court. It’s the kind of place parents can watch their kids run around and have fun while […]
There are plenty of grocery stores on Cape Ann but none are as unique as Common Crow in downtown Gloucester. They focus on locally grown food and also provide prepared food to go as well. It’s a perfect place to stock up before hitting the trails.
All three of the inns listed below are right in the heart of downtown Rockport and they are all family friendly. Rockport is a great place to stay when the crowds are lighter (Read: not July or August). Yes, Rockport, we love you more now than we do in July. There, we said it. Bearskin […]
A short walk with a great payoff. Looking for a walk you could do in your flip flops? Or perhaps, you’ve got kids that you don’t feel like carrying back. A quick hikelet that is in downtown Rockport can be found by starting at Bearskin Neck and walking to Atlantic Ave. Follow it to the end and […]
Danger no longer lurks, but it’s still kind of weird. Are you aware that in the olden days there was a “town” between Rockport and Gloucester? It was called Dogtown and ne’re-do-wells would lurk in the woods, waiting for a chance to jump passersby to steal their money, or worse. Well what did they expect it to […]
The hikes all go in circles, so you won’t get lost. And the ocean is involved. Located at the tip top of Cape Ann, Halibut Point State Park is an excellent, doable hike for just about everyone. Novice hikers of all ages can enjoy trails that circle a huge quarry and lead to a rock […]
Photo Credit: Chris Crandall We’re not going to tell you how awesome obstacle courses are for kids of all ages. We’re just going to tell you to enjoy Howard Cosell’s obstacle course play-by-play from the 1980 version of Battle of the Network Stars. So many great Cosell moments. Including his energetic “AND LOOK AT BAIO GET […]
The Ramble is an extremely well planned family friendly event. The course is not too hilly and rain or shine there will be lots of people out to cheer you along. There are always some elite runners from the Boston Marathon still in town and running the Ramble to show us all what running really […]
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 […]
Flying a kite may evoke memories of trees, knotted string, and waiting for wind, but when it all comes together, it’s pretty cool. No matter your age, you’ll never get tired of watching a kite climb higher and higher into the sky. Feeling it pull against their grip, kids get the added treat of feeling […]