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Lazily afloat from Vermont resort to vineyard
JEFFERSONVILLE, Vt. - The bustle of Vermont's famous Stowe area has not yet spilled over the mountains into the Lamoille River Valley - nor have the crowds. Here await quiet rambles filled with . . . well, I may as well say it: spacious skies, amber waves of grain, and purple mountains' majesty.
Take a hike to a hut and see if Maine is on the right path
CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine - How hard could it be, I asked myself as I contemplated hiking the 2 1/2 miles to the first hut in the newborn Maine Huts & Trails system. It had been ages since I had worn a serious backpack, years since I had completed a strenuous hike, and I had done neither in winter. Still, I ...
For backcountry hikers, lodging stops below luxe
A mountain hut can be more like an alpine lodge, complete with entertaining crew, meal service, and showers. It can also be a rough and basic experience with little more than a roof overhead, an outhouse steps away, where electricity is a wish, and the water is carried in.
10 great camping spots
Find the perfect places in New England to pitch a tent, roast marshmallows, and go hiking.
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Emerging vacation trend: "lean and green"
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Vacations may be put on hold as Wall Street trembles and high gas prices keep consumers at home. But for those still looking to...
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Boston's best hotel pools
Jump in and experience the city's coolest hotel pools. Grab a drink at the juice bar, see a rooftop view or relax in luxury.
Checking in
Looking for a cozy inn or B&B? Search Boston Globe reviews throughout New England and plan your romantic excursion.
Far-flung sport
Grab a disc and tee off amid woods and rocks on fairways far away from Pebble Beach.
Wind riders
They believe man is meant to fasten his feet to a board, tether himself to a kite, then hope to be swept up in the next gust to blow over the sea.
Blending cheap and chic
From low-budget hostels to lavish seafood meals, discover the many sides of Nantucket Island.
- Story A hostel guy in a Lilly Pulitzer world
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Outdoor adventures on the Vineyard
From biking on country roads to kayaking in protected marshes, Martha's Vineyard offers visitors more than just T-shirts with black dogs.
Great outdoors by T
Gas prices got you down? Want to trade the concrete jungle for green spaces? See the great outdoors by T.
Wild, handled with care
Find adventure, sights, and solitude on the docks of a floating lodge and the shores of Princess Royal Island.
- Story King Pacific Lodge
- Plan Canada travel guide
Sweating out a midlife crunch
From ziplining to deep sea fishing, get your adrenaline flowing. Explore the adventurous side of Costa Rica.
- Plan Latin America guide
10 great paddling spots
Dig out the canoe and navigate the waterways with this list of great local paddling spots.
- Audio Tour the White Mountains
- Photos Photo tour of Boston by bike
Don't scratch!
Think you know about poison ivy? Learn about this leafy nuisance and how to avoid it.
- Story Poison ivy is Brookline man's passion
- Explore poison-ivy.org
See Lake Winnipesaukee
Explore the lake sights by cycle, and then settle down and relax as you enjoy the water on a tour cruise.
Shifting gears
Weekly column on urban biking.
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Camping
- Reserve America
- Kampgrounds of America
- National Park Service reservation center
- American Camping Assoc. of New England
- Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation