Summer Getaways

Booth Bay’s cookin’ (something good)

By Lorenzo Recupero

Mouth-watering Sunrise Pork Belly Tacos from Boathouse Bistro Tapas Bar & Restaurant in Booth Bay, Maine. (Photo by Lorenzo Recupero)

Location: Booth Bay, Maine
Distance from Everett: 158 miles, 3 hours
Route to travel: I-95 North (to I-295 N)

It’s been some time since our last edition of Summer Getaways, but our next New England day trip destination will make up for the long wait with its natural beauty, flavor, and perfect dose of away-from-the-big-city needed to satisfy even the most seasoned getawayer.

This summer’s subject: Booth Bay, Maine

Occasionally the views of a long ride justify taking the trip to wherever we are journeying to. And the ride to the city of Booth Bay, ME from Everett, MA certainly qualifies as a worthy one. The coastal drive through the Gulf of Maine is filled with great views and the passing through of charming small towns, including Freeport, Brunswick and Bath. All of Maine’s coastal towns are home to beauty, but Bath may be at the top of the list on the trip to her more abundant sister city Booth Bay.

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Hiking is breathtaking at Quechee Gorge

Quechee Gorge (above) in Vermont is a must stop when touring the Green Mountain State.

Many trails, spectacular views, swimming spots make New Hampshire,Vermont ideal hiking destinations

By LORENZO RECUPERO

We New Englanders are spoiled. We have the luxury of taking a 4-hour ride in any direction to almost any of the phenomenal travel destinations our area has to offer, each including a unique, breathtaking view and distinct manner of being.

And although Covid-19 hasn’t quite allowed an ease to traveling experiences just yet, it shouldn’t hold one back from getting out into the wondrous nature of New England.

That’s precisely why there’s currently no better 2020 summer experience than a hike outdoors, in the mountains generally separate from most others (for social distancing, of course) taking in the freshest air Mother Nature has to offer.

So, without any further hold up, here’s a short list (to assist with optimal hiking time) of several of New England’s most awe-inspiring trails and sights listed not by grandeur but nearest distance only.

Mount Monadnock, Jaffrey, New Hampshire

Distance from Everett: 77.9 miles northwest via MA-2 West.

The lengthy ride to this Goliath of a mountain, which stands at 3,166 feet, is tough enough, but only the first leg to what will surely require you to use both of yours very much. Be prepared to walk between 3-4 hours round trip, and that’s when using the shortest (White Dot, 1.9 miles) but also the steepest of multiple trails. But don’t let Monadnock’s rocky exterior scare you away, it offers one of the best views in the world when you grace the summit.

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