Summer Travel 2022

Visitors aboard the Maid of the Mist tour boat soak in the spray from Niagara Falls. - Destination Niagara USA

Travel 2022: This way to summer – 17 great road trips throughout the Northeast

SUMMER TRAVEL – With gas prices and airline tickets sky high this summer, more Americans are turning their eyes to… Read more »

Auberge du Trésor, one of the outstanding Quebec City restaurants.

Travel 2022: Bridging centuries, cultures in Quebec City

SUMMER TRAVEL 2022 – The capital of the province of Quebec is known by many superlatives: a UNESCO World Heritage… Read more »

A visit to Newport isn’t complete without a spin down Ocean Drive. - Discover Newport

Travel 2022: A seaside resort rich in history, scenery in Newport, R.I.

SUMMER TRAVEL 2022 – To visit Newport is to be surrounded by water. That’s literally, since the seaside city sits… Read more »

Jugglers perform at Brattleboro Gallery Walk, held the first Friday of every month from May to December.

Travel 2022: ‘A different feeling here’: Mountain scenery, places to disconnect in southern Vermont

SUMMER TRAVEL 2022 – The Vermont vibe. Cross the New York/Vermont state line and you’ll immediately notice a change —… Read more »

The Botanic Garden of Smith College is a beautiful oasis on the campus at the edge of downtown Northampton. - Pamela Dods/Courtesy Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce

Travel 2022: ‘A very welcoming, open place’ for all in Northampton, Mass.

SUMMER TRAVEL 2022 – Outdoorsy types, art and culture aficionados, gourmets — even knitters — will be sated when visiting… Read more »

An easy hike up to Vroman’s Nose yields stunning views of the Schoharie Valley.

Travel 2022: Venture southwest for Valley’s many gems in Schoharie County

SUMMER TRAVEL 2022 – At one time the property was a dairy farm, nestled on 70 sprawling and verdant acres… Read more »

Gillette Castle was originally a private residence commissioned by William Gillette, an American actor most famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes onstage.

Travel 2022: Sherlock Holmes intrigue above the Connecticut River in East Haddam, Conn.

SUMMER TRAVEL 2022 – If Sherlock Holmes was a real, live detective, what would his house look like? Chances are,… Read more »

The author and his daughter, Ria, 4, pose for a photo alongside Tri-City ValleyCats mascot SouthPaw at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy during the team’s final exhibition game of the spring.

Travel 2022: Minor league baseball parks offer fun for the whole family

SUMMER TRAVEL 2022 – When John McGuirk, 72, first began taking his now 27-year-old son to Tri-City ValleyCats games two… Read more »

Zip-liners are suspended high above the Niagara River Gorge. - Niagara Falls Tourism

Travel 2022: And don’t forget Niagara Falls’ Canadian side!

SUMMER TRAVEL 2022 – In March 2020, the pandemic shut the U.S.-Canada border to travelers, something that hadn’t happened since… Read more »

The Old Brick Schoolhouse in Essex was built in 1830 on the probable site of the first school in the village, erected in 1787. It has been sensitively restored for use as a home.

Travel 2022: Historic scenes, great hiking in Essex on the Champlain coast

SUMMER TRAVEL 2022 – A day trip to Essex, a town of about 600 people on the western edge of… Read more »

Visitors aboard the Maid of the Mist tour boat soak in the spray from Niagara Falls. - Destination Niagara USA

Travel 2022: Feel the spray, hear the roar, savor the beauty at Niagara Falls

SUMMER TRAVEL 2022 – In Niagara Falls, New York, a 400-acre park is your gateway to sightseeing and outdoor fun…. Read more »

The Church Street Marketplace is a popular outdoor shopping and dining mall in downtown Burlington. - Magrino Public Relations

Travel 2022: Small-town charm with world-class outdoor activities in Burlington, Vt.

SUMMER TRAVEL 2022 – Looking for a city that boasts local shops, breweries, restaurants and outdoor activities? Look no further… Read more »