Bruce Scofield

Fodor's Short Escapes Near BostonShort Escapes Near Boston 25 Country Getaways for People who Love to Walk Most within 2 1/2 hours of the City Discover the Undiscovered Follow in the footsteps of Pequots, patriots, Melville, and Thoreau in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, and southern Maine. Escape for a Day or More Every walk can be completed in a few hours, leaving time forsightseeing. Or you can linger for the weekend in one of the recommended B&Bs. All the information you need Walking directions and trail maps, nearby inns and restaurants, picnic spots, how to get there by car and by public transportation. "Geared for people who love walking... Detailed, friendly and refreshingly literate." -- "New York Daily News