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Baker’s Dozen New England Ski Resorts to Check Out in 2010

New England ski resorts have taken a financial battering in the last few years but this season has started out strong and here is our selection for 2010.

5Jan2010 | Cliff Calderwood | 10 comments | Continued
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Best Bird-Watching Destinations in New England

I just completed a series of articles for our friends over at the New England Birdhouse blog on best bird-watching destinations in New England.
I’m never happier than when visiting locations in New England that offer the chance to get close to wildlife in scenic destinations. And the six states of New England offer a plethora [...]

7Oct2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 5 comments | Continued
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Peaks Island – Worth More Than a Peak

Of all the islands in Casco Bay, Peaks Island is nearest and dearest to my heart. Easily reached by a 20 minute ferry ride from Portland, the island is approximately 2 miles by 1 mile and boasts beautiful views of Portland and Casco Bay.
The island is a throwback to a simpler way of [...]

14Jul2009 | PeaksGirl | 0 comments | Continued
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2009 Guide to Summer Vacation Baseball Fun in New England

New England is known for its love affair with sports, and the summer months puts the spotlight on baseball in the region. Whether you’re talking Major or Minor League, professional baseball is usually within striking distance wherever you visit for a New England Vacation.
While visitors on a Boston Vacation will want to check out a [...]

4Jun2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 3 comments | Continued
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AMC 2009 Summer Planning Guide

Being a member of AMC I received this month not only their magazine but their AMC 2009 Summer Planning Guide.
Maybe I should take a step back for those not familiar with AMC.
The Appalachian Mountain Club was formed in 1876 and promotes the protection, enjoyment and appropriate use of the mountains, rivers, and trails of the [...]

11Mar2009 | yankeetraveler | 6 comments | Continued
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9 New England Walking Trails to Exercise the Heart and Soul

I came across an article the other day called why walking is good medicine which you can find at http://alternativehealthfortoday.wordpress.com – it’s worth a read and a few minutes of your time. But that’s not why I mention it.
It gave me the idea for today’s blog post about walking trails in the forests and coastal [...]

8Mar2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 5 comments | Continued
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New England White Water Rafting Guide for 2009

If you’ve never experienced the excitement and adventure of a White Water Rafting New England style then make a date now for 2009. There are a number of experienced tour companies in the region and the season begins in spring and runs through late October.
My family and I experienced rafting on the Deerfield River [...]

19Feb2009 | yankeetraveler | 4 comments | Continued
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6-Day History and Museum Tour of Northern New England

Last week I posted a 6-Day History and Museum tour of Southern New England and my post today is a companion museum and history piece covering some highlights for the Northern New England states of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. If Boston, Hartford, and Newport are blessed with the sophistication of the arts in their [...]

13Feb2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 6 comments | Continued
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Get Rid of the Winter Blues at one of these New England Winter Carnival

My stocks have fallen into Tuckerman Ravine – my retirement plan has dropped to 40-below, and the jobless rates have all hit a 15-year low. So I was looking for a bright spot this week. I thought what we all need is a carnival to brighten the spirits!
But then I remembered it is winter. Wait [...]

24Jan2009 | yankeetraveler | 5 comments | Continued
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Winter in New England is a Great Time for Getaways

The weather outside may be frightful and cold, and the recent news on the economy isn’t that cheery, nonetheless this may just be the perfect time for a New England Getaway.
I’m back after an extended break and being housebound for way too long. I thought I’d celebrate my return by giving you some of my [...]

7Jan2009 | yankeetraveler | 5 comments | Continued
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Romantic Getaways in New England

New England is famous for its history, coastline scenery, seafood… and country inns, bed and breakfasts, and first-class resorts. The region has all the elements that make it one of the world’s top destinations for romantic getaways.
If you’re considering getting away for a weekend or longer with your soul mate and want some recommendations for [...]

22Jul2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 6 comments | Continued
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Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Freeport, Maine

Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park is located on the seashore in Freeport, Maine. The 245-acre park is a part of a peninsular that lies between the Harraseeket River and Casco Bay. At one time this was farmland but it has since gone to woods. The park is a short 5 mile [...]

6Jul2008 | Mark Fields | 0 comments | Continued
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Rooms With a View: The Katahdin Inn at York Beach, Maine

by Eric J. Hurwitz
VisitingNewEngland Hotel Guide
Hotel names within coastal regions can be misleading. Pick a place blindly out of a travel guide advertisement with the words “mist,” “ocean,” or “sea,” and you could very well find yourself located right next to an endless highway of strip malls and fast food chains, miles from the ocean.
Of [...]

13Jun2008 | ehurwitz | 0 comments | Continued
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Eartha: the World’s Largest Rotating Globe

I used to be able to jog to the “World’s Largest Rotating World” a 28-ft. diameter steel ball on the campus of Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Today the jog would be a little further – about 140-miles further actually – right up the New England coast to the town of Yarmouth, Maine, just up [...]

11Jun2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 1 comment | Continued
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The Most Popular Theme and Water Parks of New England

This doesn’t profess to be a complete list of theme and water parks in New England but it includes the largest and the most popular parks and covers each state in the region. Baked into these nine parks are enough exciting hours to satisfy the thrill-seeking hunger of any teenager. There’s also plenty of fun [...]

5Jun2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 2 comments | Continued
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The Survival of the New England Ski Resort Species

Blame it on global warming or just normal weather patterns in the maturing of planet earth but what you can’t argue with is recent mild winters in the northeast of the U.S. have made it tough being a ski resort or lodging owner in the mountains of New England.
Many are gushing red ink and those [...]

17May2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 11 comments | Continued
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