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With all the fresh snow we've had this past week, I feel like a kid in a candy shop! Finally, winter has arrived, along with all the...

After renewing my annual Portland Trails membership, I received an updated 5th edition PT paper map and was excited to find several new...

Maybe I was a strange child, but I had a pet cemetery under a tree in the backyard of my childhood home. It wasn't for our family pets...

Located just 15 minutes from Sunday River Ski Resort, Buck's Ledge is a quick hike to open views of Mount Abram, The Mahoosuc Range, and...

Emmons Preserve is located at the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust's headquarters, surrounded by trails, woods, and the Batson River. One...

This post was written in April 2022. I learned three things today: 1. Adventures in large groups can be fun - as long as you're...

Mount Major is the easternmost peak of the Belknap Range, located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, just south of the White Mountains...

This 4.5-mile out-and-back hike involves a steady ascent to stunning views of Lake Willoughby, one of the deepest lakes in the...

Located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, this mountain is a utopia for dogs and dog lovers. The place is filled with so much joy and...

For a relatively short hike, this trail offers a stunning payoff. The 3.3-mile out-and-back reaches the summit of Mount Willard with...

The Basin is a glacial pothole, 30 feet in diameter and 15 feet deep, located along the Pemigawasset River in Franconia Notch, New...

When I first saw a photo of the free standing arched staircase tucked in the woods of New Hampshire, it was promptly added to my list of...

Located near Stow in Western Maine, this out-and-back hike is just over five miles with an elevation gain of 1,257 feet. The summit...

This moderate, 2.5-mile hike in Acadia National Park includes incredible views, mossy woodlands, a fire tower, easy parking and...

This spectacular 3-mile loop near Bar Harbor includes a moderate climb to the 525-foot summit of Gorham Mountain with sweeping views of...

This dog-friendly, 1.8-mile loop includes five spectacular waterfalls! The Brook Walk is part of a larger 28-mile trail network located...

This short 0.5-mile out-and-back trail along a well-maintained boardwalk leads to the sixth tallest waterfall in Vermont, with 140 feet...

This daylong adventure had me on a wild goose chase to find the mysterious monument for Elenora French, the young girl who fell from...

I'm having a hard time containing my excitement about this trail, so get ready for a lineup of exclamation marks! This lollipop loop...

This rugged trail includes 150-ft cliffs overlooking Long Reach Reserve's unnamed island, a fairy house village, a short walk along...