The thermometer says summer, but our heads tell us it’s autumn. Fall football has started and we’re on our way to Halloween. Cue the horror theme park fests, now underway at various locations around America. Seems Halloween is approaching Christmas status, starting earlier every year and getting bigger as well. In fact, in Salem, Massachusetts…
Rockport, Massachusetts is a picturesque seaside town located on the Cape Ann peninsula north of Boston. Known for its stunning natural beauty, historic architecture, and vibrant arts scene, Rockport is a popular destination for visitors seeking a peaceful and relaxing getaway. In the summer, Rockport really comes alive as tourists and locals alike take advantage…
We’re fast approaching Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start of summer. Many parts of the USA are already experiencing sweltering temperatures, including the mid-Atlantic and New England states. Here are a few of my favorite spots in Maine and Massachusetts to enjoy cool summer breezes, nature parks, and good food in beautiful coastal settings.
Thirty miles north of Boston you’ll find it. A gorgeous spit of land called Cape Ann right on the Atlantic coast. It’s a scenic wonderland up and down Route 127A. Rockport is among a collection of cozy seaside villages ripe for exploring. I arrived early in the morning and found a metered parking spot a…
Weird and wonderful is the only way to describe my brief visit to Salem, Massachusetts. If you have a fascination with the hauntings of Halloween, this is the epicenter for such things as ghost tours, a touristy witch “museum”, kitschy horror shops, and storefront psychics. On the other hand, the colonial charm and history of…
