Zip Lines & Heights

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Editor's Note For a zip line adventure closer to Boston, check out zip lines in New Hampshire and zip lines in Massachusetts.

The Adventure Blog featured an article on “having an adventure by having no choice”, which is something I've tried to believe in for years. It's not always easy; a number of years ago, I would panic every time I traveled anywhere, even if the end destination was someplace cool. And when I say panic, I mean panic: tears, shakes, complete meltdown. Many people would argue that if you are that frightened to do something, just don't do it; it's supposed to be fun, right?

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Shakespeare on the Common 2011

We LOVE when Arts + Free come together. This week you can catch a free performance of All's Well That Ends Well under the stars at the Boston Common bandstand. The performance marks the 16th season of Shakespeare on the Common. Here's the schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday: 8:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 PM

Matinee: Sunday, July 30th, 2pm
ASL performance: Saturday, August 13th, 8pm
Sunday July 30th: 2pm Matinee

   

FIGMENT 2011 Recap

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Well, the chalkdust has finally settled, and it's pretty clear that Urban Canvas' participation in FIGMENT 2011 was a success (as was the festival itself!).  Hundreds of people joined in to cover Dewey Square Plaza with colorful, imaginative, and sometimes eccentric artworks, and we blazed through a record number of chalk sticks in the process. Thanks to all who came out, to FIGMENT for hosting us, and to our many volunteers who helped make this all happen.

We could gush on and on about our experience, but it'd be much more fun to let the pictures do the talking. Onward...

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Get Your Ride On!

May 14-20 is Bike Week in Massachusetts!  See what's going on and how you can participate...  In the meatime, I thought I'd re-share some of my favorite rides that might help you prepare, get in shape, and get your mind in bike mode. This is, of course, just a starting point...it's all about the adventure, so use this to get started, then blaze your own trail!

click here for link to detailed route map on Google

Bike Routes

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