New England teases us with history, landscape, and weather then grips our imagination -M. Taggart
Gill/Turners Falls, MA. Travel North on the Connecticut River just a few miles and you’ll find you’re in New Hampshire on one side, and Vermont on the other. In the middle of the river, it’s up to you. (photo credit mapio.net)
UMASS campus. Amherst, Massachusetts. I know a number of my friends have witnessed the wind that whips by the library in the winter. (photo credit google images/hercampus.com)Portland Harbor, Maine. Portland is quickly becoming a destination. It’s rustic New England docks are being mixed with Brew Pubs and diversity. Go there and possibly take a harbor cruise all the way to Nova Scotia. (photo credit google images/visitmaine)
Green River Bridge. Greenfield, MA. This covered bridge was all but destroyed by flooding during Hurricane Irene. This road is one of many leading to the hills of Western, MA. (photo credit google images/charlie kellogg)
Clyde’s Cider Mill located in Stonington, CT. Sept 1st brings the opening of the Cider Mill. Little known gem- just to the left and down toward the back entrance of the basement is a whiskey/cider distillery. They allow you to sample and purchase half and full gallons. A great hot toddy for September evenings on the porch in New England. (photo credit/westerly sun)
Misquamicut Beach Westerly, RI. Among the most southern portions of New England. It’s difficult to explain to people how Hurricane Sandy created the ocean to rise and swallow the beach front property. The ocean redeposited the sand dunes onto Atlantic Avenue. The hurricane literally changed the face of the beach.(photo credit Bill Van Siclen/ProvidenceJournal)
100 mile wilderness, Appalachian Trail, Maine. So..you’d like to hike the 100 mile wilderness? This is truly Up-Maine and is strikingly beautiful- The Gateway to the North. A warning though is this: some who hike the 100 mile wilderness are never seen again. (photo credit youtube/will wood)
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About the author: When asked where he is from, Matt has replied, ‘I’m from mud.’ Matt grew up in the farmlands of Western, MA. He’s lived in numerous locations within New England. -Read on. It’s good for the brain.
I found the people in Rhode Island to be incredible! I’ve visited Buffalo a few times, but have yet to be a witness to the heavy snow fall that is experienced there. I hope to some day.
I hope all is well
And the baby is growing quick
Almost time for a ball and glove
I know you’ve been strong at it Matt
Of course the Miss too
As always Sheldon
The story goes that the planners of the U. Mass. library didn’t account for the weight of the books, which is why it started falling apart, shedding bricks on the outside. You see the railing around the building? Meant to keep you from getting hit by bricks!
Apparently the only part of this that’s true is that bricks did fall out.
And besides brew pubs, which I’ve sampled, there’s also a meadery in Portland.
mtaggartwriter 
I grew up in Buffalo but lived in RI for about a year in the early 90’s truly a beautiful region!
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I found the people in Rhode Island to be incredible! I’ve visited Buffalo a few times, but have yet to be a witness to the heavy snow fall that is experienced there. I hope to some day.
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Buffalo has it’s charms but it’s a tough place to live during those long winters.
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I’ve only seen three places in New England, great pics, the Appalachian trail seems incredible!
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Many people live in New England never truly experience it. It’s a shame. If you ever come back, feel free to ask for local finds.
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I will 🙂
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I hope all is well
And the baby is growing quick
Almost time for a ball and glove
I know you’ve been strong at it Matt
Of course the Miss too
As always Sheldon
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The story goes that the planners of the U. Mass. library didn’t account for the weight of the books, which is why it started falling apart, shedding bricks on the outside. You see the railing around the building? Meant to keep you from getting hit by bricks!
Apparently the only part of this that’s true is that bricks did fall out.
And besides brew pubs, which I’ve sampled, there’s also a meadery in Portland.
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AYE-YUH…SURE LOOKS LIKE THE PLACE! 🙂 INTERESTING AND BEAUTY–IN SPOTS!
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