Moira McCarthy
Boston Herald
Plymouth, MA, United States
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Past articles by Moira:
Escape from Ukraine: Refugee shares tale of journey from war-torn country
Oleg Tsarevska adjusted his swim goggles and dove into the pool at the Kingsbury Club in Kingston, barely making a ripple as he lapped back and forth. → Read More
And the winner is: The best holiday lights in Greater Boston
While there can be only one winner, all these locations make the season extra bright for their communities and visitors. → Read More
Get a jump on Thanksgiving with Plymouth parade & celebration
Who needs New York City when the Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade — a three day celebration — is back and better than ever. Running Nov. 19-21 with the parade on the 20th, the celebration w… → Read More
Oh, Canada – we’ve missed you! Especially ski adventures in Banff
The Canadian border is reopened and that means there are so many northern experiences we can get back to. → Read More
It’s still prime foliage season on Cape Cod
What makes the Cape so special? First, there’s the timing. The Cape's leafy autumn colors come into their full glory usually toward the end of October. That’s when the Cape is less crowded and the weather leans toward more partly cloudy days. → Read More
The Cliff House Maine is the essence of getting away, far away
The Cliff House Maine is the essence of getting away, far away → Read More
Head to Vermont for vivid, vibrant fall foliage
This week, as far northern Vermont moves toward peak color and all points south from there begin their show, it’s a great time to head north. → Read More
Here’s how to find the best ski season pass for you
With final “early decision discounts” looming in the coming days, now is truly the time to think about and make some winter ski and ride decisions. → Read More
Larry Bird opens up about Olympic memories, on and off the court
When Celtics legend and NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird looks back on the Olympics of years’ past, it’s not his moment of glory co-captaining the 1992 “Dream Team” that comes to his mind first. Rather, it’s intimate and powerful moments shared between father and son. “I always watched the Olympics with my dad and […] → Read More
New hotel adds chill vibe to Newport, R.I., escape
From big rooms that let in lots of sun to the bright pops of artwork throughout, the nods to the sea, a fabulous restaurant and bar and of course, a great pool area, the Wayfinder makes for a great escape. → Read More
Berkshires beckon with natural beauty & lure of Lenox
From cool shops to a quaint and walkable “downtown” to cultural venues large and small to the magical ocean of trees, hills, fields, streams and more, my day in Lenox was perfection. → Read More
Hull yes – seaside town a perfect daytrip destination
There’s a place so close to Boston that you can see the city skyline but which feels like you're far away. Hull and Nantasket Beach were for many years a draw thanks to Paragon Park, the amusement park that stood for nearly 100 years just across from the beach. → Read More
Longing for signs of spring? Here’s where to look
During my “watch for signs” tour, I’m going to visit some easy-to-access and fun places to keep track of spring as it pushes its way slowly into the region. → Read More
Ski Wednesday: Okemo is like an old friend
As more folks are vaccinated and restrictions are lifted, we’re all going to get to spend some up-close and personal quality time with friends we’ve missed so much. With the best of friends, the time passed never matters. You meet up and within minutes are laughing at old stories, updating new ones and just plain […] → Read More
No parade? No problem – here’s how to celebrate Bay State’s Irish history
Massachusetts offers many opportunities to learn about our state’s rich Irish history, while having lots of Irish-themed fun. → Read More
Beauty & history shine in tour of Bay State lighthouses
Every lighthouse has a story. Some are dramatic, others not, but they're all worth exploring. → Read More
Ski Wednesday: Wachusett remains a great weekday escape
I had been eyeing the forecast for about a week, with a close look at the coming Wednesday. In the 40s, bright sun with very little wind. In skier talk, that translates to this: “Mental Health Day.” And so, early on a lovely Wednesday, I put up my out-of-office reply, packed my ski gear and […] → Read More
Ski Wednesday: Bode Miller behind goggles that work
Ah, the challenge of on-snow eyewear for the Northeast skier. Our weather changes in a heartbeat on many a ski day. Clouds float in on one part of the hill and then, two runs later, we’re in the bright sunlight. It can be foggy or sunny or snowy or, as we say, “a sky full […] → Read More
Ski Wednesday: ‘Generational skiing’ deepens family bonds
My love affair with skiing isn’t anything new to anyone on the planet at this point. The sport has been in my heart nearly my entire life, and will remain there forever. Two of the best ski days I ever experienced were seeing each of my daughter’s master runs for the first time. As amazing […] → Read More
Make this the year you explore Bay State’s great outdoors
The 1,000 Hours Outside Challenge looks for people to set that goal, find creative ways to get outside and see how much fresh air they can get and activities they can discover. → Read More