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
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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
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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 ...
06
Jan
A Cemetery With a View
by Kerri Ana Provost
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Warwick, Rhode Island: land of lighthouses, saltwater and freshwater beaches, and a cemetery within a town park. Warwick City Park, bordered by Buttonwoods Cove and...