Here you’ll find jaw-dropping views, rugged trails, steep cliffs, bubbling brooks, deep woods, an observation tower with picnic tables at the base, and a weather observatory that’s easily one of the true hidden jewels of the Greater Boston area.
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TJM X GTFO: ROCKY MOUNTAIN RECAP
I didn’t go to Colorado for the weed, but if I had it would have been worth it—even from Boston
FIRST LOOK: BEARMOOSE BREWING COMPANY
Former Everett machine shop retooled for craft beers and deli cuts
SUMMER CYCLES: TRAIL REMIX
There’s never been a better time for summer cycling; here’s where to roll
SUMMER HIKES: THE ULTIMATE PAIRING
Looking for long walks on the water and fried clams? We’ve got you covered
SUMMER SANDS: ESSENTIAL GREATER BOSTON BEACH DEETS
How to do the whole sun and fun thing, whether you head north or south of downtown
A PICKUP GUIDE FOR SERIOUS SUMMERTIME BALLERS
Here are three top courts to run pickup, mostly after the sun goes down but in some cases during the daytime as well.
HITTING THE CIRCUIT: HOW TO HIKE THE HARDCORE MIDDLESEX FELLS ROCK TRAIL
The Rock Circuit’s a loop (hence the “circuit” part of its name) that runs a scant four miles in length as opposed to the seven miles that the Skyline runs. Unlike the Skyline, however, you won’t find many long stretches of relatively level ground here, and as you might also gather from its name, the path is extremely rocky, testing knees and ankles alike.
WORLD’S END IN HINGHAM: WHERE DOWNEAST MAINE MEETS THE EMERALD NECKLACE—15 MILES FROM BOSTON
Rocky Neck is the “thumb” of the baseball glove, and it’s mostly separate from the rest of World’s End, not only geographically, but as just mentioned, in overall feel as well. Doing a little clockwise loop along the water here, you’ll feel like you’ve entered the aforementioned Acadia National Park, with dark and pointy coniferous trees giving a distinct Northwoods vibe to the area.
LOVE BITES: DATE NIGHT SPOTS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY AND BEYOND
That special day is once again approaching, so it seems like a good time to identify more restaurants and bars that are particularly good date-night places.