by Micaela Williamson Living in Boston for six years, I have had the opportunity to visit The New England Aquarium on an number of occasions. In fact, my husband and I went their for our second date. Recently, we had a blast going back to experience the aquarium with our own children. Plus, it was the perfect venue for our large multi-generational group of children, teens, adults and seniors. Upon entering the aquarium, you can't miss the massive Penguin Exhibit. These showstoppers provide entertainment for guests as they dive, "fly" under the water and interact with each other on the rocks. The aquarium has more than 80 African penguins in its colony, and my children never got tired from watching their antics. Fun fact: the African penguins are known as the "jackass penguins" for their loud call, which sounds just like a donkey’s bray. The central focus of the aquarium is a multi story reef where you can walk up and down and see the layers of sea life. From reef sharks to turtles to giant fish, visitors can step up close to the glass and feel like they're diving under the ocean. On each floor, there are several side exhibits with creatures such as eels, a coral reef of colorful fish, an octopus, seahorses, amphibians and much more. There are also two unique touch tank opportunities for children to get up close and personal with aquatic life. Children can interact with rays and sharks at the The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank or visit with sea stars, horseshoe crabs and sea urchins at the Edge of the Sea touch tank.
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In the Footsteps of the Pilgrims: Visiting Mayflower II, Plymouth Rock and the Plimoth Plantation11/5/2014 By Amy SuskiWhat better way to learn about the history of Thanksgiving than to walk in the footsteps of the Pilgrims? For families, visiting all three sites: the Mayflower II, Plymouth Rock, and Plimoth Plantation can be done in a day and is a wonderful way to bring the traditions of Thanksgiving to life. Although the original Mayflower no longer exists, a highly-accurate full-scale reproduction Mayflower II is moored in Plymouth, Massachusetts and is open to visitors. By walking the decks and exploring the quarters down below, kids will get a good idea of how cramped and difficult the 1620 journey from England must have been. Although every detail aboard the ship has been carefully reproduced, thankfully, you'll just have to imagine the pitching of the ship during a storm or the smells that the voyagers must have endured. On board you may meet costumed sailors and passengers who will be happy to share colorful tales of the perilous voyage.
By Amy SuskiFall is undeniably the most beautiful time of year in Massachusetts. Beauty is around us wherever we go, whether its the walk to school, a drive to the hardware store, or a more deliberate family outing to a local farm. These are just some of my favorite iPhone pics taken in the Massachusetts towns west of Boston (quality of the photos isn't always great, but you'll get the idea). Pictured above is the Assabet River -- a favorite for kayakers and swans. The river flows through the Assabet National Wildlife Refuge, a sanctuary for migratory birds.
By AmyThis was the view from our kitchen window this morning...brrrr! Last night the blizzard of 2013 hit us with about 30" of snow, but thankfully we kept our power. First job of the day was clearing a path to the yard for our delicate dog. He's 85 pounds of wimp. Not that I can blame him; I sent the kids out to do the shoveling. Meanwhile, I'm wrapped in cashmere drinking warm cocoa...a most excellent form of suburban hibernating.
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