http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp The purpose of this site is to highlight lesser known and out of the way attractions and destinations in central New England. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mark L Nassal Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:09:19 -0400 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:09:23 -0400 iBlog 2.0 RC3 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20080426101354/index.html <br> <br> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:13:54 -0400 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20080426101354/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20070704090418/index.html <br>Filling the void left by corporate and season ticket holders are AAA and private league teams. The North Shore Spirit is such a team playing in the Canadian-American League. To date there are ten teams in the league: New Jersey, Quebec, North Shore, Nashua, Worcester, Brockton, Atlantic City, Grays, New Haven, and Sussex.<br> Wed, 04 Jul 2007 09:04:18 -0400 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20070704090418/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20070421084234/index.html Taverns and Drinking in 18th century Massachusetts The European roots and social importance of Pubs in Colonial Massachusetts.<br><br>A Decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind: The creation of a revolutionary aspiration determination to win freedom in a way that would earn the respect of other nations. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 08:42:34 -0400 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20070421084234/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20070128095741/index.html The museum it self is very well laid out with a smooth flow between exhibits rising four floors up to the Sculpture Roof Terrace.<br><br>The museum is extremely accessible from several of the major highways around greater Boston and is well worth a trip in any season. Sun, 28 Jan 2007 09:57:41 -0500 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20070128095741/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20061222185659/index.html One of the best entertainment bargains in greater Boston-- The Fogg, Sackler, and Busch-Reisinger art museums located on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge.<br><br>...The Fogg and Busch-Reisinger museums are the home for a significant 19th Century European collection, Italian Renaissance collections, Dutch 16th and 17th century collections, modern collections containing the works of Picasso, Pollock, and many others. Fri, 22 Dec 2006 18:56:59 -0500 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20061222185659/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20061020112833/index.html Skiing and snow shoeing in the winter, hiking in the summer, Wachusett Mountain ("By the Great Hill") is a terrific year round destination. Easy access is provided to the recreation areas via the State Reservation [http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/wach.htm] or the ski resort [http://www.wachusett.com/].<br><br>...Wachusett is one of our regular hiking locations because of its easy access, well maintained trails and clean facilities. Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:28:33 -0400 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20061020112833/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060823115705/index.html There are several locations for official entry to the path: In Bedford there is public parking and restroom facilities at the corner of Railroad Ave and South St., In Lexington parking and restrooms are available at Meriam St.<br><br>...There is also a terrific map available at most book stores “Boston’s Bikemap” from Rubel BikeMaps which not only covers the Minuteman Path, but most of the greater Boston paths. Wed, 23 Aug 2006 11:57:05 -0400 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060823115705/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C1076858611/E20060418194218/index.html As with most of these towns there are plenty of arts and craft shops, souvenir stands, and seafood eateries to keep tourists busy for hours.<br><br>...The trolley can be picked up at Dock Square, Nonantum Resort, Colony Hotel, Rhumbline Motor Inn, Franciscan Monastery, or Kennebunk Beach. The trolley follows the shoreline for the better part of the trip, passing the classic resorts, beaches and stopping a stones throw from the Bush compound. Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:42:18 -0400 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C1076858611/E20060418194218/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060411193606/index.html I think most of us have a certain level of fascination about the four legged predators that wondered our countryside not to so long ago. Wolves have been the staring character in drawings, books, movies, and cartoons (Little Red Riding Hood, Dances with Wolves, The Call of the Wild, etc.) since man has stood erect.<br><br>...Non-profit foundations like Wolf Hollow go a long way in educating the public about the reality of these animals and how they fit into our modern world. Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:36:06 -0400 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060411193606/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060326173349/index.html Museums are a great alternative to wasting three or four hours in the nearest mega mall, and New England is a museum gold mine.<br><br>...They also have a wonderful collection of decorative arts, photo's and fine art with a focus on the period of the Revolutionary War.<br><br>...Only a couple miles from the historic center of Lexington the museum is extremely accessible and you just can't beat free. Sun, 26 Mar 2006 17:33:49 -0500 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060326173349/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060320201615/index.html When you have had enough of Salem's witches, demons, and historical walks grab the family and head over to the Salem Willows.<br><br>Just a short distance away from the historical district, the Willows is a great place for a dip in the ocean or a few rounds of skee-ball.<br><br>...For fishermen the public pear is a great location, picnickers can grab lunch under one of the historic willow trees or dine at one of standard seating areas. Mon, 20 Mar 2006 20:16:15 -0500 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060320201615/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060314153036/index.html <br> <br> Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:30:36 -0500 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060314153036/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060304130528/index.html Real maple syrup comes only from Canada and the US. The largest producer by far is Ontario Canada.<br><br>...Sap from the trees is collected, moved to a central location (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Sap_plastic_tubing.jpg) and boiled in some sort of vat until sweet syrup is formed. Over the years new collection methods have come along and quicker and more industrial cookers have been created, but essentially the process has remained the same. Sat, 04 Mar 2006 13:05:28 -0500 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060304130528/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060224213322/index.html Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Sidney, Henry David Thoreau , and Louisa May Alcott all called Concord home.<br><br>...A short trip out of the center of town will bring you to Walden Pond where you can also view a reproduction of Henry David Thoreau's tiny cabin in the woods.<br><br>...The Concord River and associated North Bridge reservation is a wonderful location for canoeing, hiking, bird watching, biking or picnicking. Sat, 25 Feb 2006 12:30:22 -0500 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060224213322/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C1429037054/E20060205145816/index.html <br> <br> Sun, 05 Feb 2006 14:58:16 -0500 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C1429037054/E20060205145816/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060130204937/index.html <br> <br> Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:49:37 -0500 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060130204937/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060123193054/index.html The shore stretches from the Lynn boat ramp out to Nahant, roughly two miles.<br><br>...Parking is available at the boat ramp and the main parking lot at Long Beach which can accommodate some 1,300 vehicles. Mon, 23 Jan 2006 19:30:54 -0500 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060123193054/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060115170250/index.html Looking for a few memories to hang on the wall, or sit on your coffee table-- Sun, 15 Jan 2006 17:02:50 -0500 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060115170250/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060107163417/index.html Against another wall is a massive pipe organ (the largest in a residential setting according to the web site).<br><br>...The management provides formal tours, or if you wish or you can meander through the kingdom on your own. Sun, 08 Jan 2006 10:44:17 -0500 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060107163417/index.html http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060102165155/index.html The staff live and work as the original occupants did some one hundred and seventy years ago. A little patience, and the luck of good lighting, and your prize photo is one-sixtieth of a second away.<br><br>Since the staff reenacts the day-to-day activities of the pre Civil War inhabitants it provides a great learning experience for the entire family. Mon, 02 Jan 2006 16:51:55 -0500 http://homepage.mac.com/mnassal/obp/C504666174/E20060102165155/index.html