New England Fall Foliage

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The Rhode Island Coast Fall Foliage Scenic Drive

This Rhode Island fall foliage scenic drive offers coastal freshness and some of the best coastal scenes in southern New England. Take a spin and follow us.

29Aug2010 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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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.

16Aug2010 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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Fall Foliage Scenic Drive – Lakes and Leaves Maine

Maine is one of the most heavily forested states in the nation, with over 17 million acres of natural beauty and fall foliage scenic drives. Here’s one.

9Aug2010 | Cliff Calderwood | 2 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 | 6 comments | Continued
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Fall Dropped in Early this Year

Fall comes to New England early this year.

29Sep2009 | James T Hyde | 0 comments | Continued
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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 [...]

19Sep2009 | Cliff Calderwood | 2 comments | Continued
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Announcing New England Fall Foliage Video

As the days shorten, something magical happens”, are the opening words on a just released video showcasing the New England Fall Foliage season.
The video is published by our friends at New England Vacations Guide who are based in Massachusetts, and is aimed at promoting the New England region, and especially the upcoming fall foliage season.
“This [...]

16Sep2009 | yankeetraveler | 1 comment | Continued
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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 [...]

13Aug2009 | jdaniels | 4 comments | Continued
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Exploring New England Releases Fall 2009 Edition

In a “better late than never” and “finish what you started” attitude, one of our sister publications – Exploring New England – arrived in subscribers email boxes this week.
The fall edition is packed with useful information and resources for planning your 2009 New England fall foliage extravaganza, along with information on Cape Cod Getaways, the [...]

15Nov2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 1 comment | Continued
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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 [...]

31Oct2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 4 comments | Continued
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Autumn Scenic Drive in the White Mountains – Route 302

Any New England guide book worth its salt will mention the Kancamagus Highway – Route 112 – from Lincoln to Conway as one of the best fall foliage scenic drives to take in New Hampshire.
While I wouldn’t argue with that assessment it does mean because of its popularity you have to share the road with [...]

3Oct2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 3 comments | Continued
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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 [...]

25Sep2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 0 comments | Continued
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The Johnny Appleseed Trail – North Central Massachusetts

The Johnny Appleseed Trail spans a section Massachusetts Route 2 through the rural area of north central Massachusetts.
The name Johnny Appleseed gives recognition to the many farms and orchards in the region and to one of the area’s most famous sons – John Chapman, born in 1774 in Leominster in the heart of the trail.
John [...]

12Sep2008 | Cliff Calderwood | 7 comments | Continued
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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 [...]

7Sep2008 | yankeetraveler | 4 comments | Continued
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An October Trip to Northern Vermont – Part II

This is part II of my recent journey to northern Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom.
If you remember part I was where I explored from The Berkshires in Massachusetts and followed Route 7 north to Rutland in central vermont.
While I really wanted to continue my fall foliage exploration on the western side of the Green [...]

20Oct2007 | Cliff Calderwood | 1 comment | Continued
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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, [...]

17Oct2007 | Cliff Calderwood | 4 comments | Continued