Which beach is best for you and your family? Use our guide to help you decide where to put your umbrella and chairs.

The Connecticut River is Essex’s crown jewel, flowing alongside the town like nature’s own main street. The waterfront area is home to the Connecticut River Museum, housed in a stunning 1878 steamboat ...

The Robert E. Barrett Fishway at the Holyoke Dam is open to the public after upgrades, allowing migrating fish to pass over ...

Whether you’re chasing that golden-hour paddle across mirror-smooth water or channeling your inner speed demon on a jet ski, ...