Asa’s World Tour of Maine is BACK! We are kicking off our fall tour with our first stop in China, Maine! Alright true confessions, settled in 1774 and incorporated in 1818, China, Maine is NOT named for the country. Instead legislator, Japheth Wasburn, wanted to name the town “Bloomville.” But residents of nearby Bloomfield, which was […]
Bret Michaels of Poison and Dee Snider of Twisted Sister came to Maine this past weekend as part of the Parti-Gras 2.0 tour. Once again though, my manager, Chuck Billy, neglected to get me an invite. Regardless, I noticed Bret and Dee have some down time before their next show, so had my people got […]
We have reached the final installment of our dog friendly trip to the Berkshires of Massachusetts, with our visit to October Mountain State Forest. What drew us to October Mountain is its long history of paranormal activity. From UFOs, to ghosts, to Bigfoot, visitors have seen it all, over the centuries! However, what kept us […]
Our dog friendly tour of the Berkshires continues with our visit to the Natural Bridge State Park in North Adams, Massachusetts. Now before heading out for this adventure, we’d like to caution you not to make the mistake our Dad almost did. Rather than enter the address to the Natural Bridge State Park in Massachusetts, […]
This week in our continuing series on the Berkshires, we take you to the grounds of Herman Melville’s home, Arrowhead, located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (780 Holmes Road). Built in the 1780s by Captain David Bush, this rambling farmhouse also served as a tavern along the busy road between Pittsfield and Lenox until 1844. After passing […]
We cordially invite you to join us for a virtual walk on the grounds of Edith Wharton’s estate, The Mount, located in Lenox, Massachusetts. Designed by Edith Wharton, author of The Age of Innocence, Ethan Frome, The House of Mirth, and most notably for today’s post The Decoration of Houses, the house was built in 1902, and […]
As the highest mountain in Massachusetts, Mount Greylock has been attracting visitors to the Berkshires since the early 1800s. By midcentury, authors and artists were all trying to capture its beauty in words and art. In 1875, so many tourists were visiting, that a summit house was built to accommodate travelers with food and lodging. […]
Friends, we have reached the dramatic conclusion of our quest to find the Berkshires’ Bigfoot! As we prepared for one final expedition to search October Mountain for the elusive creature, or shy friend, as Asa has considered him during our journey, there was a palpable sense that day was different from the rest of the […]
Pups, we have reached the place that inspired our quest to find the Berkshires’ Bigfoot, October Mountain! As I shared 4 days ago, I’ve been planning this adventure for years ever since I watched a documentary regarding paranormal activity in western Massachusetts’ the Berkshires. In New England Legends, season 1, episode 1 (2013 available on […]
The big rats that I introduced you to yesterday on our quest to find the Berkshires’ Bigfoot, told us we should visit the Natural Bridge State Park. Not being experts, such as myself, the big rats suggested that perhaps the natural marble bridge may hold the secret to where Bigfoot is hiding. Sure it was […]
