Day Trips in New England

Chocolate, in one form or another has been around for thousands of years.  Earlier uses of chocolate were primarily as a beverage, but today it is used in a variety of ways.  It is probably of the most popular holiday gifts given.  Some people believe it offers positive health benefits, why others see it having [...]

This past weekend, Wendy and I took a trip to Nantucket Island off the coast of Hyannis, Massachusetts.  Nantucket is small, unique place that has been named a National Historic District that looks basically the same as it was in the 17th century.  Nantucket was a booming whaling port back in the early days with [...]

On a recent visit to a town called Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, we stopped at the local market in town. The signs read that they carry local fresh produce and here is the proof. The store was overflowing with organic fruits and vegetables, all bright colors of the summer season.

Boston is a wonderful city to visit. It offers a lot of diverse things to do. During our trip we went on the Duck Tours, took a stroll through Quincy Market, visited the Farmer’s Market, stopped in a local cheese shop, went over the famous Zakim bridge, and took a carriage ride. You can’t just [...]

This past Sunday we drove up to Massachusetts and took the Mohawk Trail from the beginning right to the edge of New York state.The leave have almost gone by but there was still enough color to enjoy. If you go you probably have about one more week of color and there is more color in [...]

We were invited to the Berkshire East Canopy Tours in Charlemont, Massachusetts to check out the Zip Lining tours. It was a pleasant drive and once we arrived in Charlemont we found it to be a laid back and friendly place to visit. We were greeted by Hunter, the resident pup who befriends everyone who visits. Charlemont is on the outskirts of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts.