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by Marjorie | July 2, 2018 · 10:36 am

What’s really there? Tracking down Quonset Bike Path/Calf Pasture Bike Path

A private spot alongside Narragansett Bay, at the end of the bike trail

We have learned over the years to read skeptically on-line reports of where bike paths are located, and how to find parking. The best way to really understand what is available is to get out and see for ourselves. We found some delightful surprises along these two trails, the Quonset and Calf Pasture bike paths in North Kingstown, RI, including the discovery that they are in essence one continual bike path with two names. Continue reading →

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by Marjorie | June 25, 2018 · 5:08 pm

Surprise Wildlife Encounter–Baby Otters

Ready to dive between the rocks for shelter

For all the other times I have looked for, hoped to, or simply thought we might see wildlife, this was not what I was expecting as we strolled the walkway alongside Wickford, RI Harbor. The water was like glass, and all the boats appeared to have been tied back up, done for the weekend. Several people sat on the benches, while on man stood, tossing his fishing line out into the water.The busy little seaside town was nearly deserted. Continue reading →

Connecticut River Views w the Massachusetts Walking Tour

At the Summit House in Hadley, overlooking the connecticut River, with the crew of the Walking Tour

We spent last year following the Massachusetts Walking Tour day by day, since they had come to our back yard (almost literally). But this year the Walking Tour has been in the Connecticut River Valley–in the river itself, paddling down the river from Northfield to Longmeadow, and highlighting the opportunities to enjoy the river that are available along the Connecticut River Paddlers Trail. Continue reading →

8 Arch bridge is open–Holliston Upper Charles Trail

Newly renovated 8 arch bridge, and Bogastow Brook

It’s been a long time in the making, but the 8 arch bridge in Holliston, a key link in the Upper Charles Trail in Holliston, is (mostly) finished, and is safe for travelers to use. Continue reading →

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by Marjorie | June 18, 2018 · 2:33 pm

Messing about in Boats–Silver Lake, Bellingham

Getting ready to head out–can we do this?

Silver Lake in Bellingham is a quiet sort of place, but at one time it was “the place to go,” complete with a hotel, dance hall, carousel and even, so I have been told, diving horses. But this was before people had easy access to cars. The trolley brought people to Silver Lake and provided respite from the summer’s heat. It also got people out of the city. Continue reading →

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by Marjorie | June 13, 2018 · 3:37 pm

A little reading along the trail–StoryWalk® at the Fish Hatchery in North Attleboro

Pretty pond to walk around at the fish hatchery–the pond is actually Bungay Brook, dammed at this spot to creatr the pond

The rain held off so Christine and I enjoyed the cooler breezes as the weather changed and headed out to the Fish Hatchery in North Attleboro, after enjoying lunch together at the Unlikely Story bookstore in nearby Plainville. Continue reading →

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by Marjorie | June 12, 2018 · 5:00 pm

Colors of Summer

Gooseberry Island in Westport covered in blooming roses

Summer means visits to the beach, but we don’t often think of riotous color when we think of beach visits. Our latest visit to Gooseberry Island, in Westport, MA brought the surprise of thousands of beach roses in full bloom. Throughout the island we saw rose blooms, daisies as well as sweet peas. Continue reading →

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by Marjorie | June 7, 2018 · 5:22 pm

Joy on the Bike Path–Adaptive Cycling in Blackstone

Suzanne was a one-woman cheering squad for riders venturing out on the trail

It was a day of joy as adaptive cycling came to the Blackstone River Greenway in Blackstone for those with special needs of many kinds. The event was in the planning stages back when snow was on the ground last January. That’s how long it takes to get this many moving parts lined up, making sure everything will run smoothly. And in fact everything did come together. Many of us understand the woman who came back from her ride and said, “My face hurts from smiling!” Indeed, others of us felt the same way from smiling all day. Continue reading →

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by Marjorie | June 4, 2018 · 6:29 pm

Walking Trails Book Launch

Getting ready to sign some books at “The Shed”

And what better way to let folks know you have a new book out than to host a Book Launch party with the folks of the Ten Mile River Watershed Council? Continue reading →

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by Marjorie | June 1, 2018 · 10:52 am

Acadia in Spring

Getting to the top of Beech Cliffs, with a little help. Echo lake is just below here

I’m always surprised at the people I talk to who live in Massachusetts and have never visited Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert in Maine. Yes, it’s a six hour drive from where we live (not including stops) and yes, I hear the area is pretty crazy-crowded with people in the summer. But there’s spring, Continue reading →

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Author Archives: Marjorie

What’s really there? Tracking down Quonset Bike Path/Calf Pasture Bike Path

Surprise Wildlife Encounter–Baby Otters

Connecticut River Views w the Massachusetts Walking Tour

8 Arch bridge is open–Holliston Upper Charles Trail

Messing about in Boats–Silver Lake, Bellingham

A little reading along the trail–StoryWalk® at the Fish Hatchery in North Attleboro

Colors of Summer

Joy on the Bike Path–Adaptive Cycling in Blackstone

Walking Trails Book Launch

Acadia in Spring

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