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Aug 1

Powering Your Own Adventure in Western, MA!

Looking for some adrenaline-filled fun this summer? Look no further than Zoar Outdoor in picturesque Charlemont, Massachusetts. We offer whitewater rafting, zipline canopy tours, whitewater kayaking and canoeing instruction, rock climbing, mountain biking, and a variety of lodging options for your adventure getaway. With group…

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Jul 31

Infographic: Massachusetts First & Oldest

History is a huge part of Massachusetts’ culture fabric. Between the first Thanksgiving celebrations in Plymouth to Major League Baseball’s oldest ballpark in the U.S., here in Massachusetts, our historical attractions and moments in time create a notable set of unique travel experiences. Within these…

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Historic Massachusetts
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Jul 30

Massachusetts, The State of Jazz!

New Orleans may be the Birthplace of Jazz, but Massachusetts is quickly becoming the State of Jazz! With a combination of cool jazz clubs and concert venues, weekend jazz brunches, outdoor festivals, and dozens of jazz study programs from Boston to Amherst, Massachusetts guarantees a…

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Find of the Week
Jul 29

The ‘Sweet Light’ with CapeCodSoul Photography

Given that I love the sun, sand, and sea, Cape Cod is my ideal destination! My fine art coastal photography business, CapeCodSoul.com, grew out of my passion for the salt life and my aerial business originated in 2005 as a desire to learn about Cape…

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Cape & IslandsPhotography
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Jul 27

The Gallows; Truly a South End Hidden Gem

When traveling, it’s important to know where to find good eats – something new, something interesting, something different. Thankfully, the culinary scene here in Massachusetts is robust, and those interesting good eats are all over the place – in our downtowns, local neighborhoods, and backyards.…

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Jul 25

Too Hot to Not Handle, Cape Cod’s Pizza Barbone

Cape Cod’s good eats are plentiful; with its long, sandy beaches, countless places to stay, and vibrant scene of things to do, the Cape also boasts an unforgettable set of places eat. From your go-to seafood spot to a luxurious, romantic sit-down, the Cape has…

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Jul 23

The Best of Western MA’s Outdoors: Mt. Tom!

Springfield’s local newspaper, The Republican, recently published its Reader Raves for the summer/fall seasons of 2012, listing, among other categories, reader’s favorite local outdoor recreation areas; and in the upcoming weeks, I’m going to write an ongoing series of reviews to highlight each of these…

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Find of the Week
Jul 22

Head West to Central Mass!

Part of the ongoing “Head West” series. To see previous Head West posts, click the “Head West” tag at the bottom of the post to browse. Throughout the past month or so, we’ve been shining a light on some of Massachusetts’ off-the-beaten-path travel ideas and…

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Jul 20

Top Summer Finds for Massachusetts Sports Fans

No state is crazier about its sports teams than Massachusetts. Even if your rooting interests aren’t for the local teams, it’s easy to get swept up in the state’s passion for spectator sports. No matter if you’re a bandwagon jumper or a die-hard fan, don’t…

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