Deerfield is perfect for that kind of wandering. The approach to town along the Connecticut River offers views that make you slow down naturally. Rolling fields stretch out on both sides of the road.

Sure, you may not have real camping experience, but if you have a motorcycle--any motorcycle--the world is your oyster.

West Springfield’s Mittineague Park is set for major upgrades—including new playgrounds and a splash pad—thanks to a state ...