Ordinary Misery

Carter Hill Orchard beckons locals with two outstanding reasons: Proximity to Concord and plump, red apples. The second may behoove any orchard, but after a day there, I was skeptical of even the apples. A gorgeous bird blind dominates the hill top orchard, and draws many birdwatchers (hawks, specifically) to the place. Beware the "walking trails," though. A fine kiosk displays the network of walkways, but it is not so...My family took the trails only to find downed trees, locked gates and a mile and-a-half loop back to the entrance. We licked our wounds with free fruit and over done cookies that left a poor taste.