MassFinds: New Massachusetts destinations every week with your guide, Mott the Squirrel!
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…
It’s been 10 years since I tied the knot at a historic house museum in New England, and guests who celebrated with us still ask when we’re hosting a wedding reunion. It’s not merely because lobster was on the menu. Nor because I surprised friends…
When we say, “this is the life,” do we picture ourselves sitting in a dark room, watching a movie, and ignoring the people we’re with? Sometimes. But how about the interactive events and things to do – the ones that make for quality family time,…
If you’re looking for something different this summer, head west! During the past couple of weeks, we’ve been spotlighting some of the best areas around the Bay State for a summer getaways, day trips, and adventurous experiences. Today, we’ll continue just that in providing some…
Since opening in October 2010, the Kringle Candle Company in Bernardston has swiftly become one of Massachusetts’ best-known shopping destinations. Established by Michael Kittredge III (the son of Yankee Candle founder Mike Kittredge), the main candle shop is filled with candles offering a nifty twist…
It’s the world’s tallest inverted boomerang – reaching heights of 20-stories tall, and roaring at 65 mph – leaving words like, “epic,” to be understatements, and sayings like, “must-ride,” to be truths. Its name is GOLIATH, and with its 3 million pounds of steel, 10…
With spring passing us by, and summer rapidly approaching, it’s a perfect time to visit Massachusetts’ waterfalls. The high water, caused by spring showers and the warming daily temperatures, makes for great conditions to view these spectacular sights. Massachusetts is home to numerous waterfalls, but…
‘Wheels and Wine’ is the perfect fusion of cycling, wine, and food – all hosted by Ride Noho, Inc., in the charming city of Northampton, on two separate and special occasions: Father’s Day weekend (June 15th – 17th) and Labor Day weekend (September 1st, 2nd,…
We pass them in arcades and amusement parks without a lot of thought. They have been part of the landscape for as long as we can remember, and as low-tech as they are, they still provide some 21st century fun. Still one of the best…