Category: New England
13
Aug
Blinkah
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Occasionally, artwork makes a lasting impression. In the summer of 2015, I was staying at a cabin in Pittsburg, New Hampshire. Most people I’ve spoken...
27
Jul
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Beyond Hartford: Shelburne Falls
by Kerri Ana Provost
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I was just passing through. After spending so much of 2020 and 2021 isolated, I needed more time alone. I’d booked a cabin — no...
01
Sep
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Beyond: Quabbin Reservoir
by Kerri Ana Provost
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If you struggle with the ability to hold many complex, and at times contradictory emotions at once, visit Quabbin Reservoir. That’ll cure you. It’s in...
19
Jul
Beyond Hartford Commentary Cultural Interest Design Environmental Interest Geology Get Outside Long Reads New England Summer Weird
Three Sisters Sanctuary
by Kerri Ana Provost
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The fire-breathing dragon was not breathing its fire on this wet day, yet Three Sisters Sanctuary managed to impress, and no amount of rain was...
23
May
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Wheels in Old Wethersfield
by Kerri Ana Provost
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The Scarecrows on Main event was a cute distraction, but now, with Bicycles on Main, I’m convinced that Old Wethersfield is trying to become a...
10
Nov
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Small Joys at Westmoor Park
by Kerri Ana Provost
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I have yet to see attractions proudly wearing a label like "Middle-Aged and Child-Free Friendly," but maybe they should.
17
Oct
Autumn Beyond Hartford Central Connecticut Commentary Cultural Interest Free Fun Get Outside New England Nothing To Do Nowhere To Go Reader Tip Seasons of New England Transportation
A Seasonal Distraction
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Normally, this is not the kind of thing I would go out of my way to see. Skeletons? Yes. General Halloween scenes? Yes. Scarecrows? Sounds...
27
May
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Windsor by Water
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Step one: Find a boat Step Two: Awkwardly move it from land to water, dodging poison ivy while fighting gravity on riverbank Step Three: Rejoice...
25
Feb
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How to See New Haven
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Learn by wandering Eyes open Head out of the phone Look around ...
Fall Foliage, Forget the Car