Easy Walks in Massachusetts

A fun ride on our tandem bike this afternoon along the Charles River trail in Holliston MA. We parked on Cross St. HOLLISTON JUST OFF RT 16/126. Crushed stonedust from the Milford line through Holliston to Sherborn. Lots of shade. A breeze. But perhaps the most exciting ( for me! is all the crossing warning lights along the trail. New-ish historical informational plaques along the way.

I really appreciate this newsletter--today the topic is ticks, prevention of tick bites, spread of their range, and myths debunked. Worth reading.

Bite-sized Threats of Ticks All you need to know, including yes, misinformation

Summer visit to arboretums are very cool. The trees and shrubs and herbs have their plaques posted, so you (and I) can quickly see what their names are--So satisfying! Here's what we saw when we visited the Acton, MA arborteum

Acton (MA) Arboretum in summer Years ago my husband and I visited often the Acton Arboretum, just off Rt. 2 on Taylor Road. The parking area was rough with potholes, but a few of the paths were handicapped accessible. Some bench…

It's challenging to figure out what to write to pres-set interview questisons, but at least it gives you some time to think. Thanks to Authority Magazine for inviting me to share my thoughts. And yes, I talked about Easy Walks and My Liturgy of Easy Walks. i also got to bring up the amazing opportunities the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor provides.

Disability Inclusion In The Workplace: Marjorie Turner Hollman On How Businesses Make… An Interview With Eric Pines

Another fun interview with I am Refocused radio out of San Antonia.

The Next Open Door: Finding Hope and Healing in the Face of Chronic Illness Marjorie Turner Hollman has completed four Easy Walking guide books, and the backstory behind Easy Walks--her memoir of learning to find joy in the face of diff

We recently headed out to Westfield, MA to enjoy a ride on our adaptive tandem bicycle. Here's what we found along the way: Bike rides are a rite of summer. We took a ride from Westfield to Simsbury, CT recently and here's what we found:

Westfield MA to Connecticut In this post we’re off to Westfield, MA and heading south into Connecticut. Late spring, cooler summer days, and early fall are the times when we take out our adaptive tandem bicycle. Our visit to …

Newest Travel post--this time to the Blue Ridge tunnel in Virginia. Do you love tunnels? There's something about them that draws me to them. Here you go (with audio for my audiophile friends :-)

Tunneling through history: the Blue Ridge Tunnel It’s a long drive from New England where we live, to Tennessee, where our grandboys (and their parents!) are. On our way there, or when traveling back toward home, we make a point of stopping place…

Heading to Maine? My friend Jill McMahon of the Outdoor Movement Project has some great recommendations for where to cool off at swimming holes.

Swimming holes Aug 21, 20234 minSwimming holesSwimming Holes Near Bethel, MaineMy family recently spent a few days in Bethel and while there, explored several swimming holes and waterfalls in the area. On day one, we...

PSA First official heat wave of the summer happening this week. Heat can kill. Here's what I do to keep safe when I go out in summer. You can do these things too. Please share.

Stay Cool this Summer–Cooling Aids We started with phase change cooling scarves, which are still my mainstay throughout the summer. We have two scarves and two refills, which we carry with us on bike rides. We have a dedicated free…

Keeping cool in hot weather is something many of us struggle with. Here are some tips to help: (hint--think shade and waterfalls 🙂
https://mailchi.mp/fdeb2a2ae381/hot-weather-194815

Sometimes the past and present collide. Here's one of those times, for me. Thanks to siblings and cousins who helped create those memories, and included some editing help along the way.

Sand skiing Have you ever felt like you’ve been someplace before, even when you know the surroundings are new to you? On a recent trip I got that feeling, though perhaps, it was more of an echo of the past. Di…

A truly profound meditation on travel

Traveling At The Speed Of The Soul | NOEMA Of the three stages of a pilgrimage — departure, initiation and return — the last is the least examined and perhaps most important.

Thanks to Mary Glen Chitty for the heads up about Miles Howard's article in the Boston Globe on walking the perimeter of Boston. In the article Howard noted there is still a law on the books in MA mandating 2 of each town's selectmen (or designated substitus) to walk the bounds of their town every 5 years. An idea? Here's the link to the law. Let the discussion begin! https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVII/Chapter42/Section2

Here's the link to the Boston Globe article (subcription required). https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/05/17/opinion/boston-perimeter-walking-trail-90-miles/

I walked the entire 90-mile perimeter of Boston. It was surprising and delightful. - The Boston Globe Trekking in a “circle” around a city is becoming one of the great urban adventures of our time.

We have been traveling--here's some of what we saw:

Niagara Falls: more than you think Leaving from New England and traveling west, our logical first stopping point was near Buffalo, New York. Should we visit Niagara Falls? I had never been, but had heard of the massive commercializa…

It really is not every day that an NPR station talks about the Easy Walks books 😀 Kudos to Karen and Jenn Lemke who brought Easy Walks and Paddles in Milwaukee to life.

This book helps walkers, paddlers find Milwaukee parks that work for all Sisters Karen and Jennifer Lemke visited more than 50 parks to put together the accessible field guide. They consider it a showcase of the city they love and a vision for an inclusive future.

lots going on in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor monthly news letter with all the details.

Corridor News See What's New With the Corridor and the Park View as Webpage An enthusiastic crowd turned out for the launch of our spring hiking series led by our volunteer Trail Ambassadors. This hike was at Cormi

Here's another podcast of me, taking you on the trails around Proivdence,RI area. Thanks to Lifelong Learning in Providence for inviting me to join them! https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/jI0xZy-LSic4HXfitlic771RLhre2PdWW6A3GXhMYNxx3jqBO3XtodUfxXykOkpk.VLieoER0XG4aEvwl

Heading to the ocean on an overcast day. (Well, at least reading through this latest blog post.)

Southern New England Ocean Views We stopped at several new to us places along the coast this past winter, and returned to favorite beaches too. I have already written posts about Gooseberry Island, (Westport, MA), Shining Sea bike…

What an amazing meditation on walking in nearby spaces and paying attention.

A Single Small Map Is Enough For A Lifetime | NOEMA What if this bog-standard corner of England is actually full of adventure, nature, wildness, surprises, silence, perspective — if only I bothered to go out and look?

A post written 7 years ago. A sweet reminder of a late winter walk.https://marjorieturner.com/2017/03/08/traces-of-farm-life/?fbclid=IwAR3MyhktJipRUE8uJsKjapGewuC-7aJ79ME7BvsnTnUmDA9f-upF-UdESJo

Traces of Farm Life It was a cold weekend, and my husband wanted to explore, so we set off. Despite the cold (it never reached above 22f and the wind made it feel much colder) we were dressed for the weather and we we…

A fun place to walk on a swinging bridge. and an EasyWalk along the river. Brunswick Maine--just north of Freeport.

Swinging Bridge Park & River Walk, Brunswick Just outside of charming downtown Brunswick, is a historic swinging bridge leading to a flat, paved trail along the Androscoggin River. Sunday was my first time discovering this bridge...one that I'd driven past at least a hundred times. You can only imagine how excited I was when we first pulled in...

Stepping Forward: Marjorie's Accessible Nature Trails In this episode of the Health and Wealth Power Hour, Harlon Pickett speaks with author Marjorie Turner Hollman about the importance of accessible outdoor spaces. Marjorie, who has faced her own physical challenges, shares her passion for helping people with disabilities enjoy nature.

If you were wondering what an Easy Walks presentation looks like, you can join me on Zoom March 20. Here's the info 🙂 Marjorie Turner Hollman, Author
Do You Want to Take an Easy Walk?
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
4-5 PM
Click here to register for this Zoom Webinar. https://us02web.zoom.us/.../WN_iYCB9FhIRCC8M4yyoSRbwg...
Just in time for you to enjoy the spring season!
Interested in an easy walk? Discover what an easy walk entails with the insight of Marjorie Turner Hollman. She describes it as a path with few obstacles like roots or rocks, mostly flat terrain with stable footing and plenty of captivating sights. Join Marjorie on a virtual tour to various accessible and engaging walking spots in and around Providence. This presentation also covers disability and mobility access.
Media appearances include the ABC news showChronicle; Boston’s CBS Channel 4, and the Boston Globe.
Marjorie Turner Hollman is a freelance writer and developmental editor who loves the outdoors. Paralyzed after life-saving brain surgery, she regained her ability to walk with support and now uses hiking poles to help maintain her balance on the trail. She has completed multiple books in the Easy Walks trail guide series.My Liturgy of Easy Walks is her memoir, meditations of learning to live in a changed life. Visit Marjorie’s Amazon author page here.

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