Hiking, New EnglandMt. Hancock and South Hancock Loop July 12, 2022 July 12, 2022 itemprop="discussionURL"0Mt. Hancock and South Hancock – New Hampshire In pursuit of hiking the 48 4,000-footers of New Hampshire, it’s always …
Hiking, New EnglandLittle Mt. Washington October 3, 2021 April 8, 2023 itemprop="discussionURL"1Little Mt. Washington – Grantham, NH Little Mt. Washington is an odd name choice for this little known mountain. It’s …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Flume and Mt. Liberty Loop September 16, 2021 September 16, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"0Mt. Flume and Mt. Liberty Loop It had been almost two years since my last 4,000 footer (Moosilauke), so I …
Hiking, New EnglandSunset Hill – Newbury, NH July 16, 2021 July 15, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Sunset Hill – Newbury, NH There are plenty of solid day hikes in the Dartmouth-Sunapee region, and while Sunset Hill …
Beaches, Hiking, New EnglandMenemsha Hills – Martha’s Vineyard June 25, 2021 April 4, 2023 itemprop="discussionURL"2Menemsha Hills Hike – Martha’s Vineyard While the main population centers and tourist attractions are concentrated on the east side …
Hiking, New EnglandHalfmile Pond – Enfield, NH May 31, 2021 July 15, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"0Halfmile Pond – Enfield, NH The weather this Memorial Day Weekend was a cruel cosmic joke, but the cold and …
Hiking, New EnglandFrench’s Ledges – Plainfield, NH February 23, 2021 February 24, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1French’s Ledges The hike to French’s Ledges in Plainfield, NH is relatively short and easy while still offering decent views …
Hiking, New EnglandMoose Mountain – Hanover, NH December 30, 2020 February 24, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Moose Mountain – Hanover, NH New Hampshire’s Dartmouth Sunapee region is home to numerous family-friendly day hikes, and the hike …
Hiking, New EnglandSmith Pond – Enfield, NH August 5, 2020 May 31, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Smith Pond – Enfield, New Hampshire Smith Pond is a nice easy hike in Enfield, New Hampshire, and it was …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Ascutney via the Windsor Trail June 12, 2020 December 28, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"0Mt. Ascutney – Windsor Trail – Vermont For our first real hike since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, we …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Moosilauke (via the Gorge Brook Trail) October 8, 2019 September 24, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"2Mt. Moosilauke – Gorge Brook Trail The combination of moderate difficulty and amazing views from the summit has made Mt. …
Beaches, New EnglandRexhame Beach for Dogs July 22, 2019 September 17, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"0Dog-Friendly Beach in Marshfield, MA In theory, the beach should be the perfect place to take a dog on a …
New EnglandMontpelier, VT: The Smallest State Capital in the US June 9, 2019 July 7, 2024 itemprop="discussionURL"0Montpelier, VT I once heard someone say that if you’re looking for a state where “what man made” and “what …
Hiking, New EnglandMoss Glen Falls – Stowe, VT May 29, 2019 September 17, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"0Moss Glen Falls At 125-feet, Moss Glen Falls isn’t technically the tallest waterfall in Vermont, but you’d be hard pressed …
New EnglandSutton Ice Day February 9, 2019 February 24, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"4Ice Day – Sutton, NH Every winter, the town of Sutton, New Hampshire hosts an annual tradition that offers a …
Hiking, New EnglandCole Pond Winter Hike December 13, 2018 February 24, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Cole Pond Winter Hike – New Hampshire We’ve taken our 11-month old dog Baxter on the Cole Pond Trail multiple …
Hiking, New EnglandButternut Pond November 25, 2018 February 24, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Butternut Pond – Grantham, NH Distance: ~2 miles out and back Difficulty: Easy Map: AllTrails Since our puppy Baxter isn’t quite old enough …
Cities & Villages, New EnglandPhoto Gallery: Camden, Maine August 12, 2018 March 24, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"0Camden Here are a bunch of sunny photos of Camden on this rainy Sunday… Interested in a Maine road …
Hiking, New EnglandBest Hikes in New England August 9, 2018 July 7, 2024 itemprop="discussionURL"2The 10 Best Hikes in New England New England may not be able to compete with the mountains out west, …
Hiking, New EnglandCutler Coast Trail – Maine July 24, 2018 July 7, 2024 itemprop="discussionURL"2Cutler Coast Trail Nestled in the eastern corner of Downeast Maine, the Bold Coast is a stretch of coastline that …
New England, Wildlife ViewingWhere to See Puffins in Maine July 18, 2018 July 7, 2024 itemprop="discussionURL"20Where to See Puffins in Maine Puffins seem almost too exotic to live in New England, and thus we were …
Hiking, New EnglandCole Pond – New Hampshire July 8, 2018 September 18, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"0Cole Pond Trail – Enfield, NH Up until a few weeks ago, Lake Solitude had been our go-to short hike …
New EnglandThe reason we haven’t been blogging much lately… June 4, 2018 October 4, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"6…This little guy has been keeping us busy.
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Willey – Winter Hike January 25, 2018 September 17, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Mt. Willey – New Hampshire – Winter Hike If you’re looking for an easy winter 4,000-footer, then Mt. Willey (via …
Hiking, New EnglandSome of the Best Winter Hikes in New Hampshire January 9, 2018 September 17, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"5The Best Winter Hikes in NH New Hampshire has some of the best hikes in New England any time of …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Kearsarge – Barlow Trail January 7, 2018 September 10, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"1Mt. Kearsarge (NH) via The Barlow Trail Elevation: 2,936′ Elevation Gain: 1,100 feet Distance: 3.6 miles out and back (2.9 miles if …
Hiking, New England, Wildlife ViewingVideo: Feeding the Jays on Mt. Tom November 15, 2017 November 15, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"4This is probably the best, albeit very short, clip from when we fed gray jays on top of Mt. Tom …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Garfield Hike – New Hampshire October 17, 2017 September 24, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"0Mt. Garfield – New Hampshire (Fall) There are few better destinations in the US for fall foliage viewing than New …
New EnglandTrails Unblazed Featured in US News & World Report September 14, 2017 September 14, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"2A few weeks ago, we did a phone interview with US News & World Report to provide some insight for …
New England, ReviewsThe Hawthorn Inn – Camden, Maine July 6, 2017 July 7, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"2We recently returned from a weekend trip to Camden, and we are now obsessed with this hidden gem of a …
New EnglandA Weekend in Camden, Maine July 3, 2017 July 20, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"3A Weekend in Camden, Maine About three years ago, we went on an unforgettable road trip through Maine. On the …
Hiking, New EnglandFranconia Ridge Loop April 17, 2017 September 16, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"7Franconia Ridge Loop (Early Spring) Trail Summary Date: April 15, 2017 Weather: Sunny/45°-65° Mileage: 8.8 miles Time: 6.5 hours Equipment: Microspikes Peakbagging Checklists: NH 4,000 …
New England, Road TripsMaine Road Trip Itinerary March 19, 2017 April 7, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"8The Perfect Maine Road Trip Maine is probably the best New England state for a road trip because it’s the …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Tecumseh Winter Hike February 26, 2017 January 5, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"13Mt. Tecumseh – Winter Hike In the quest to hike the 48 4,000-footers of New Hampshire, Mt. Tecumseh is generally …
Hiking, New EnglandLake Solitude Winter Hike January 15, 2017 July 10, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"3Lake Solitude – New Hampshire – Winter Hike Lake Solitude is one of our go-to hikes when we don’t want …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Tom Winter Hike January 3, 2017 September 17, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"12Mt. Tom in the Winter – New Hampshire Over the last several weeks this winter, we’ve been seeing photos and …
New England, Reviews, Wildlife ViewingCaptain Bill’s Whale Watch – Gloucester, MA August 16, 2016 February 15, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"2Whale Watch At this point it should be abundantly clear that we are a couple of weirdos who thoroughly enjoy …
New England, Wildlife ViewingBackyard Black Bears July 25, 2016 September 19, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"8Watching Black Bears at a Stranger’s House in New Hampshire Last week, we had the unexpected pleasure of discovering black …
New EnglandSummer in Vermont July 7, 2016 August 18, 2017 itemprop="discussionURL"3For our 1 year anniversary, we spent a weekend away in the Green Mountain State, home to Bernie Sanders, Ben …
Camping, Hiking, New EnglandThe Bonds and Mt. Zealand July 1, 2016 August 13, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"7Hiking the Bonds and Mt. Zealand Two nights. 21 miles. 5 summits. While we didn’t complete the entire Pemi Loop, …
Beaches, Biking, Camping, New EnglandBiking Martha’s Vineyard June 22, 2016 June 25, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"7Biking Martha’s Vineyard Biking and camping doesn’t seem like the typical Martha’s Vineyard experience, mostly because it isn’t the typical …
Hiking, New EnglandMt. Osceola & East Osceola May 23, 2016 October 3, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"7Hiking Osceola and East Osceola Now that the majority of the ice has melted, at least on the more southern …
Hiking, New EnglandLake Solitude Hike – New Hampshire April 25, 2016 July 16, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"5Lake Solitude – NH Mt. Sunapee is primarily known for being a family-friendly ski mountain in Newbury, NH, but Mt. …
Hiking, New EnglandArethusa Falls Winter Hike February 15, 2016 December 29, 2020 itemprop="discussionURL"17Arethusa Falls Winter Hike Distance: 3-miles out and back Difficulty: Easy Time: ~2 hours Recommended Gear: Microspikes and/or snowshoes Trail Map: AllTrails …
Biking, New EnglandBiking Franconia Notch January 18, 2016 September 17, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"2Biking in Franconia Notch State Park Franconia Notch State Park, located in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, is a …
New England, Wildlife ViewingMaine Puffin Watch December 2, 2015 October 4, 2018 itemprop="discussionURL"4Puffins in Maine After a three hour drive from Millinocket we arrived at Pemaquid Point, home of Pemaquid Point Light …
Camping, Hiking, New England, Wildlife ViewingKatahdin November 29, 2015 August 31, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"13Mt. Katahdin – Baxter State Park If you can’t go to the Rockies, go to Mt. Katahdin. At 5,270 ft, …
Camping, Hiking, New England, Wildlife ViewingThe Bold Coast – Maine November 24, 2015 September 18, 2021 itemprop="discussionURL"11Hiking Maine’s Bold Coast Acadia is no secret. The park gets over 2 million visitors per year. The second stop …
Camping, Hiking, National Parks, New EnglandAcadia November 23, 2015 July 5, 2019 itemprop="discussionURL"14Acadia National Park One of the best parts about living in/around Boston (other than Tom Brady) is the ease of …