Quiz: What trail is eleven miles long, nearly flat, and perfect for pedestrians, bicyclists, inline skaters, wheelchairs, and cross-country skiers alike? Hint: It passes through the towns of Ayer, Groton, Pepperell and Dunstable (all in Massachusetts). Answer: You guessed it, the Nashua River Rail Trail. (Okay, maybe having the answer as the article title made [...]

Some things are just better outside. With all due respect to the treadmill crowd, you can’t beat a walk in the great outdoors. The best, juiciest, thickest hamburger that can be made in the finest of restaurants can’t compare to an average backyard barbecue burger. I think of Labor Day as a weekend-long celebration of [...]

Summer may be almost over, but canoeing season doesn’t have to end just yet. We’ve looked at what you need to do to get ready for your first canoe trip. Now let’s see what experienced canoers say about the things you should and shouldn’t do out there on the water. DO: Tell someone where you’re [...]