For the uninitiated, Beverly Farms is not a farm. It’s the northeastern-most section of the town of Beverly, MA. Travel just a mile or two to the north and you are in idyllic Manchester-by-the-Sea. And really, this part of Beverly is more Manchester than its namesake. As you drive along the twisting path of Rte. […]
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 […]
November can be a difficult month to motivate outdoors but just like every month in New England, it has it’s charms. Fall walks in the woods present open views to stands of white birch. The sun hangs closer to the horizon, creating beautiful colors in the sky late in the afternoon. And then there’s Thanksgiving. […]
Start your trip at Noanet by parking by the Caryl Park athletic fields in Dover, MA. It’s a nice field and depending on weather, having a kite, frisbee, or soccer ball isn’t a bad idea. You know, its not a bad idea to just have a frisbee and kite in your car pretty much […]
A short hike, some pretty waterviews, and some apple picking Thanks to a recent law pushed through by the state legistlature all Massachusetts residents are now required to pick apples, bring them home in tote bags, and say the phrase “How much for a half a peck?” to their significant other at least once per […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]