The Kancamagus Highway New Hampshire Fall Foliage Drive

You can drive the 34 miles between Lincoln and Conway on Route 112 in just about an hour. But you’d miss a great NH fall foliage scenic drives.

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 [...]

Two Outstanding Historic New England Tours for the Fall Season

New England in the fall has no shortage of destinations and activities vying for attention, whether it’s fall foliage viewing, festivals, scenic drives, or historic homes.
Wait a minute did you say historic homes? Yes, I did. People who visit New England – even in autumn – enjoy hearing about the history and stories of New [...]

Jack is Back – to the Roger Williams Park Zoo!

After a four-year hiatus the Jack O’Lantern Spectacular returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence from October 8th through November 1st, 2009.
Many people were sorry to see this event leave the zoo’s calendar in the first place and travel first to McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket and then a one-year stint out in Connecticut at [...]

Remembering Cape Cod in Autumn

With the shortening daylight and turning of the leaves I’ve been experiencing flashbacks to life on Cape Cod during this time of the year. I’d argue they are the best months – at least for a resident.
Getting around is less of a hassle and life is generally quieter. The lakes and ponds show blotches of [...]

The Yarmouth Seaside Festival – Cape Cod, Massachusetts

The Yarmouth Seaside Festival has become a staple on the Cape Cod fall scene over the Columbus Day weekend. All the events take place in the town of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts – a favorite family destination for summer vacations.
After Labor Day and the crowds have gone Yarmouth settles back into a quiet Cape Cod community [...]

Vermont Foliage Harvest Events

The New England state of Vermont is famous for skiing in winter, maple sugaring in spring, and summer vacations of hiking, swimming holes and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.
But the most special time remains its spectacular fall foliage season where thousands of leaf peppers converge on mountain slopes, forests and rural roads, to marvel at [...]

An October Trip to Northern Vermont – Part I

Last weekend I got “permission” from my family to visit a friend living in Wolcott, Vermont, on the fringe of the Northeast Kingdom.
And this time of the year the Kingdom can be spectacular with the fall foliage and the crisp autumn air.

Now this fall, Mother Nature has played a few tricks on New England, [...]