They don’t call Vermont the Green Mountain State for nothing! This New England gem is home to mountains, lakes, swimming holes, waterfalls, miles (and miles, and miles, and miles) of trails, lush green landscapes, and some of the best craft beer in the country. What’s not to love? When should you visit? Hit the road … More The Ultimate Vermont Road Trip
From (roughly) the early to late 1900’s, forest fire observers watched over many areas of the Northeast United States from towers perched on the top of peaks around the region. While in most places the observers are no longer scanning the landscape looking for signs of fires, some of the towers remain and have been … More 10 Fire Tower Hikes in the Northeast US
Thinking about checking off another box on your National Parks tour? Spring is officially here, which means warmer temperatures and sunshine are finally on their way. While there is fun to be had in all seasons, by far the best time to visit Acadia National Park is in the Summer and Fall. So get … More First Time Visitor’s Guide to Acadia National Park
Winter is coming here! For some this may mean hibernation. But for the adventurous souls, it means piling on a few more layers and getting out there to explore and play. In New England the fun doesn’t stop when the temperatures drop – it’s just getting started. But what do you do if you’re not a … More Beginner’s guide to Winter Hikes in the White Mountains, New Hampshire
The holiday season is here, and it’s time to swing into elf mode and get that Christmas (or Hanukkah, or whatever other holiday you celebrate!) shopping finished (….. or started, if you are a solid procrastinator like me). Have a camper, hiker, or other adventurous soul on your list? Here are some great ideas for … More Gift Ideas for the Outdoor Adventurer
I recently read “The Happiness of Pursuit” by Chris Guillebeau and man, was I inspired! In a nutshell – the book is about dedicating yourself to pursuing a quest, and shares the stories of a cast of fascinating characters and their quests, such as – visiting every country in the world (the author’s – and … More Connecticut and Rhode Island State Parks Quest
We were fortunate to have sunny skies again for our last day in New Hampshire. Normal Winter temps in the 20s-30s returned as well, leaving us with a day to explore and hard packed snow to explore on. We decided to take it easier (for us, easy is allllll relative) and chose to hike from … More Tuckerman Ravine Trail – New Hampshire Hiking
Day two of our New Hampshire weekend adventure called for more hiking! This time we studied our map (over a couple of beers, obviously) and settled on Mount Tom, Field, +/- Willey for our second hiking day. Hike Date – Sunday, February 19 2017 Distance – 7.2 miles (10 including Willey) Elevation – Mt. Tom – 4051 ft; Mt. Field … More Mount Tom & Mount Field Hike – NH 4000 Footers
We had the fortune of having a long weekend planned in New Hampshire and a forecast that shaped up to be GREAT for some winter hiking. We took full advantage and spent some time wandering the snowy White Mountains. Up first – Mount Pierce. Hike Date – Saturday, February 18 2017 Distance – 6(ish) miles Elevation – 4,310 feet … More Mount Pierce Hike – New Hampshire 4000 Footers
On May 5 my hiking partner in crime and I decided to head up to NH and check off some peaks on our new quest to hike all of New Hampshire’s 48 4000(+) foot peaks. With the help of a fantastic Groupon deal at the nearby Woodstock Inn, we arbitrarily settled on May 5-6, … More Hancocks Hike – NH 4000 footers
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