Along the railtrail, with great views of the Assabet River
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We headed north a little ways (for us) recently to explore the Assabet River Railtrail. It is lacking only two miles where it stops in Maynard to connect with the older, existing trail that travels through Hudson, MA. Continue reading
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Great blue heron hunting next to Stillwater Scenic Trail, Smithfield, RI
Summer offers a lot of opportunities to get outdoors and simply sit a while to observe what is nearby. Sometimes that means finding wildlife right in your backyard. Other times, if you’re lucky, you spot birds wading just off a bike path, Continue reading
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Summer is a special time at the lake, especially when the 4th of July rolls around. I am not a big fan of fireworks, but just down the street from us offers a front row seat to the best show in town, minus the traffic jam to get home afterwards! Continue reading
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Out on a calm lake near sunset
There is something so magical about being on the water near sunset. my neighbor suggested we get out for a paddle, if it wasn’t too hot for me. Continue reading
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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