New England Fall Foliage

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The Pumpkin Patch Festival Kings!

Everybody likes a trip out in the fall to the local pumpkin patch to pick up an orange delight for carving and decorating. New England abounds in farms and festivals overflowing with this prized vegetable. Here’s a sweet half-dozen to pick your pumpkin from:

24Jul2007 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Fall Festivals and Country Fairs in New England

When the August winds blow chilly and cold thoughts in New England turn to country fairs and fall festivals. There’s sure to be something for everybody in this event list of festivals and fairs from around the region.

24Jul2007 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Fall Foliage Dinner Cruise

Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire has deep clean water, 274 habitable islands and 282 miles of shoreline. It’s also located at the foothills of the White Mountains and surrounded by the Ossipee, Belknap, and Sandwich mountain ranges. In the fall the area puts on a spectacular display of color, and the next two weekends are [...]

12Oct2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Halloween Haunts in New England

When October comes around in New England young minds and parents prepare for Halloween. Whether it means costumes, pumpkins or candy, or a visit to the local haunted mansion, the excitement level is fever-pitched for all. For those living in southern New England a feast of spectacles is planned throughout the month.

9Oct2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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The Largest Fair in the Northeast is Open for Business…

The Eastern States Exposition or the Big “E’ as it’s affectionately known, opened last weekend for business and is on now each day until October 1. The largest fair in New England and the Northeast it seems to grow bigger each year.

24Sep2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Fall Foliage in Acadia National Park

Destinations in Maine haven’t featured as much in my entries as they should. So I’m taking this opportunity as we enter our New England fall season to put in a “plug” for Acadia National Park. Acadia is the only National Park in New England, and in the summer months it attracts visitors like a magnet. [...]

19Sep2006 | | 2 comments | Continued
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September in New England Means Fall Foliage…

September in New England marks the beginning of the fall season – one of the most scenic times of the year in the region. Summer vacation is over for the kids, and parents are deep in after-school activities.

13Sep2006 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Salem, Massachusetts… No Tricks – Just These "10" Scary Treats Waiting For You!

If you’ve got to choose a city in New England where Halloween should feel right at home – it’s got to be Salem. Located on the North shore 30 minutes from Boston, the city of Salem is a popular tourist destination and famous for the Witch Trials of 1692. During October the town welcomes visitors [...]

27Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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The Fall Foliage Train is Leaving New England…

It seems like everything is happening this last fall weekend in October… The clocks go back one hour. So for once this year we really do have an hour we can waste… At least until April 2006 when we have to give it back!

24Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Last Chance For Apple Pickings Here…

This is the last in the series of “Pick Your Own” farms in New England. And as the season is winding down it’s probably one of the last weekends you’ll be able to take a bag and pluck the ripe fruit yourself.

20Oct2005 | | 1 comment | Continued
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This New England Fall – Is It a Wash Out!

Let’s face it… the last week’s weather has been miserable for us humans. If you’re a Duck you couldn’t ask for better stuff… but for leaf peepers… forget it. But the next week looks much better for fall foliage seekers. The color in much of northern New England is reported as high to peak.

16Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Six Flags New England Fright Fest

“Do you want to see something really scary?” I can’t forget that line spoken by Dan Akroyd in the 1983 movie version of “The Twilight Zone.” And I’m reminded of it each year when Halloween season comes around. Six Flags New England is well known for creating thrills during the summer, but for the last [...]

14Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Apple Picking in Connecticut is Serious Business…

Apples are serious business in Connecticut. The state has its own Apple Marketing Board which is very active in promoting Connecticut orchards and apple picking farms to folks like us. It also selects and sends two finalists to the New England Best Two-Crusted Apple Pie Contest each fall.

13Oct2005 | | 2 comments | Continued
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It’s Apple Picking Time at These Massachusetts Orchards…

It’s the perfect combination… Cool New England fall air and apple orchards bursting with crisp mouth-watering fruit ripe for picking… and eating… and cooking. This week I’ll provide some suggestions in all six regions for you.

10Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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King Richard’s Faire – Feast or Famine?

After a number of visits to King Richard’s Faire held in Carver, Massachusetts during the fall, I’ve concluded that it’s not for everybody. Read on to discover why…

7Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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The Best Jack-O’-Lantern Show in New England Just Got Better…

Realizing that fall in New England isn’t just about foliage and autumn getaways, but also it’s Halloween and pumpkins and scary stuff – I decided to switch gears and do something different for today’s post. My family has enjoyed the Jack-O’-Lantern display at the Roger Williams Zoo since we discovered it a few years ago. [...]

2Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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