According to recent research, 66% of survey respondents are more interested in travel now than they were before the pandemic. Over 75% of travel spend, is now domestic, meaning Americans will spend more time hitting popular summer vacation destinations within the good old U.S. of A. No matter how you do the math, it adds… Continue reading Three Off-the-Beaten Path Summer Vacation Destinations
Category: New England
New England Fall Color, Incredible Ways to Enjoy the Season
When it comes to autumn spectacles, New England fall color is unbeatable. While many areas of the country sport their most dazzling displays in autumn, few come close to creating the same majesty as the tiny northeastern states. However, if you think we’re just being biased, why not put our claim to the test, and… Continue reading New England Fall Color, Incredible Ways to Enjoy the Season
Connecticut Fall: 7 Ways to Enjoy Autumn This Year
Last updated Sept. 2024 A Connecticut fall is usually full of activities, and this autumn is no exception. So, here are our top 7 picks for enjoying the beauty of the season this autumn. Continue a Connecticut Fall Tradition Apple picking has long been a fall tradition in Connecticut. It’s hard to beat setting out… Continue reading Connecticut Fall: 7 Ways to Enjoy Autumn This Year
Best New England Day Trips to Take This Spring
Spring is fickle in the Northeast, but this list of the 8 best New England day trips will reward you for taking a trip outside, no matter how the weather is behaving. The Best Day Trips in New England If autumn is New England’s glorious crown, then spring is her dedicated servant, setting up the… Continue reading Best New England Day Trips to Take This Spring
Submerged at Submarine Force Museum in Connecticut
The Submarine Force Museum in Groton CT is home to all things submarine, including working periscopes and the USS Nautilus. The Nautilus is submerged in water outside the museum and is open for tours. The Story of the Submarine Force Museum’s USS Nautilus In 1951, Congress authorized the construction of the Nautilus submarine. “Underway on… Continue reading Submerged at Submarine Force Museum in Connecticut
Lowell National Historic Park: Bringing the Industrial Revolution Back to Life
A visit to Lowell National Historic Park is a visit back in time to the 19th century during the peak of the Industrial Revolution. Located in the heart of the city of Lowell Massachusetts, Lowell National Historic Park doesn’t provide views of nature and wildlife like other national parks, but rather a deep delve into… Continue reading Lowell National Historic Park: Bringing the Industrial Revolution Back to Life
Why It’s Time to Start Thinking About New England Travel
You’ll find a wide range of geography across New England, from the white sand beaches of Rhode Island and the rocky shores of Maine to stony mountain peaks and cascading hills. There is no better place in the country for a road trip, and that’s coming from someone who has logged a lot of miles… Continue reading Why It’s Time to Start Thinking About New England Travel
Hiking Granby, CT McLean Game Refuge: 2 Trails That Will Make You Want to Visit This Small Town
“I want the [McClean] game refuge to be a place where some of the things God made may be seen by those who love them, as I loved them, and who may find in them the peace of mind and body that I have found.” From the will of Sen. George McLean. The small Connecticut town… Continue reading Hiking Granby, CT McLean Game Refuge: 2 Trails That Will Make You Want to Visit This Small Town
The Murderous Tragedy of Spooner Well in Central Massachusetts
Few people realize that the small town of Brookfield in Central Massachusetts is responsible for raising the first woman to be executed in the new America republic. However, Spooner Well, a sad and lonely spot on the old Boston Post Road, commemorates the occasion with a single lone marker. It’s the place where Joshua Spooner… Continue reading The Murderous Tragedy of Spooner Well in Central Massachusetts
Sad Tales, Historic Remains: Lovers Leap Connecticut
Many of New England’s hikes blend history with the modern day, but few do it as seamlessly as the trails at Lovers Leap State Park in Connecticut. Explore history against the modern backdrop of the state’s rural New Milford countryside and learn a thing or two about local legends. It’s up to you to decide… Continue reading Sad Tales, Historic Remains: Lovers Leap Connecticut
