I lived not far from Worcester for a few years and always heard these faint whisperings about the city’s unofficial mascot, something that had caused so much local speculation that it continues to divide the innocent from the cynical. Officially it’s called the Burnside Fountain which is topped with a statue titled Boy and Turtle.… Continue reading Worcester’s Possibly Salacious “Turtle Boy” Statue
I think I found the secret to bliss – it’s standing on this adorable bridge and watching the river swoosh by.
An ill-kept trail aside the road leads me into wetlands and bear country…
To end one day’s worth of chasing waterfalls I drove up to Rumford falls just as it was starting to get a bit dark. I hadn’t realized this was also the location of another one of the things on my list of roadside attractions – a giant Paul Bunyan statue complete with Babe the big… Continue reading Rumford Falls & Paul Bunyan Statue – Rumford Maine
While I was driving to Screw Auger Falls I came across a sign reading “covered bridge” that I decided to follow for a fun little detour. It brought me deep into the woods to a beautiful bridge that is either called The Sunday River Bridge or the Artist’s Covered Bridge depending who you ask, although… Continue reading Artist’s Covered Bridge – Bethel Maine
I started at a farm before exploring Northfield’s roadside wilderness. A beautiful area filled with stunning views.
The most underwhelming historic landmark there ever was or will be!
A very badly painted sign draws my attention to an easily missed but very enjoyable national treasure.
One gorgeous coastline highway and six parks lay at my leisure.
Another roadside attraction appears and is explored.
