Andover, Mass – We took our first pandemic field trip to Harold Parker State Forest. Unlike some other states, in Massachusetts, we are not stuck at home. At least not yet. State parks and some private reserves are still open…
Skiing at Pats Peak
Henneker, New Hampshire – There is no shortage of winter in New England. Yet somehow, with busy weekends and winter break in Florida, we often run out of time to ski. This weekend I seized a rare free Saturday for…
Best in Travel 2020
Lonely Planet announced their picks for Best in Travel 2020. Every year, they solicit input from staff, writers and other hardcore travelers to come up with a list of locations. “Each is chosen for its topicality, unique experiences and ‘wow’…
Everyday Explorations
Boston, Mass – Lonely Planet has partnered with Ford Motor Co to promote everyday explorations in five American cities. Microsite “Rediscover the boundless searching spirit of America in these fresh looks at iconic cities across America.” Including Boston (copy by…
Bunker Hill Monument
Charlestown, Mass – Daddio has been reading Nathaniel Philbrick’s book Bunker Hill: A City, A Siege, A Revolution. He admitted to me that he had never been to the Bunker Hill Monument, despite growing up in the Boston area and…
7 Best Day Trips from Boston
Boston, Mass — Boston is rich with historic sites, artistic venues, swanky restaurants and outdoor adventure. But if you can’t get enough, there’s even more to discover in the surrounding areas. Battle sites, beaches, colonial landmarks, creative outposts, and of course…
World Record for Swinging
Somerville, Mass – This is the kind of summer the twins have had. V spends hours a day — hours — at the playground. He often wants to run over there as soon as he gets up and we have…
Ferry Beach Family Camp
For the fifth year we returned to Ferry Beach family camp in Saco, Maine. The experience has changed as the twins get older, but we love it more than ever. Here’s a reprint of my impressions from our first year.…
Snowy Tree
Somerville, Mass – This is what my favorite tree looks like this morning.
Cape Ann
Gloucester, Mass – Some obligatory photos from my day on Cape Ann (the other cape).