Category Archives: Travel

The Largest Freshwater Lake…

Posted on June 18, 2012 by anniegraves1

…in the East holds a scattering of islands strung together like fish on a line, generously strewn with some of the prettiest farms and fields in New England. The Lake Champlain Islands rise out of the mist like Atlantean remnants, … Continue reading →

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The Most Photographed Farm in New England

Posted on May 24, 2012 by anniegraves1

Oof, it’s been a while, but the best way to jump back in is to take a leap, right? I’ll pick up as if I never took a huge breath and signed on to help my mom move from her … Continue reading →

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America’s Stonehenge in Salem, NH

Posted on February 29, 2012 by anniegraves1

Anyone who’s a fan of standing stones, mystery, or controversy should run (or drive) to investigate America’s Stonehenge, in Salem, NH. This sprawling installation—a mix of stones, henges (circular Bronze Age structures), Oracle Chamber, and purported Sacrificial Table—is ringed round … Continue reading →

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An Iconic Russian Museum in Clinton, MA

Posted on February 20, 2012 by anniegraves1

Words like “iconic” crop up in our modern culture with the frequency of reality TV shows, losing all meaning in the process, but the Museum of Russian Icons, in Clinton, MA, lives up to every definition of the word. Pictorial representations. … Continue reading →

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Johnson Hall Museum: The Greatest Show on Earth…in Maine

Posted on February 12, 2012 by anniegraves1

Nothing can prepare you for Johnson Hall Museum. Sure, you could catalog everything Bill Johnson has collected since he was 10 and plunked onto his 15-acre property on Route 1, outside Wells, Maine. But just try to find a theme—go … Continue reading →

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Gillette Castle: A Crazy Chateau in Connecticut

Posted on February 6, 2012 by anniegraves1

If interest in the PBS hit Downton Abbey is an indicator, we’re all just a crumpet away from coveting our own castle and footmen. Certainly the Grand Life—American style—is amply on display in the mansions of Newport, R.I., where piped-in … Continue reading →

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Eccentric New England: Weird Destinations and Quirky Pit Stops

Posted on February 3, 2012 by anniegraves1

There are loads of great travel quotes, but one of my favorites is from Antonio Machado, a popular Spanish poet: “Traveler, there is no path, paths are made by walking.” It’s got just the right mix of mystery, mysticism, and expansiveness … Continue reading →

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