Since it is school vacation week, I have a couple of extra ideas for you. The first, comedy. Making a pandemic laden February break feel like a "break" is a tall order. We can laugh or we can cry. I engage in both, but prefer the former. Comedy is a great way to remind us that there is humor in everything, even the toughest of times. Here are some of my favorites places to go when I need a good laugh:
1. Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend - the only podcast that consistently has me laughing out loud. A couple of favorite guests that come to mind are Kristin Chenoweth and Rashida Jones. There are really no bad interviews since the most entertaining aspect of this podcast is Conan talking with his co-hosts, Sona Movsesian and Matt Gourley.
2. Comedians Driving in Cars Getting Coffee - you can't go wrong with Jerry Seinfeld or anything involving coffee. Find this one on Netflix. The episodes are short, which is another bonus. Watch 1 or 20, depending on your time frame. Some of my favorite episodes include: Jimmy Fallon, Kevin Hart and Sarah Jessica Parker.
3. AFV (if you didn't grow up in the 80's like me, this stands for America's Funniest Videos) - this one is for the kids. Mine are currently watching this old school program, which is basically the television version of Fail Army on YouTube.
Now that we've covered our mental health, let's move on to the weekly trail...
I recently visited Pondicherry Park while my son was snowboarding at Shawnee Peak. I knew these trails included a woodland obstacle course for kids, which I've been researching in hopes of building one for KMP Camp. The course was covered in snow, but I can imagine it's pretty great in the warmer months. Here are some pictures - use your imagination!
This 66-acre park is located in the center of downtown Bridgeton. It offers 2.3 miles of beautiful trails that follow the Stevens and Willet Brooks through forests and pastures. There are two bridges here, including an impressive 60-foot covered bridge. You can find it on the Willet Brook Trail.
Park at the small lot near the Maine Lakes Science Center, off of Willett Road. The obstacle course is located to the left of the main gate via the Pinehaven Trail.
Dogs are allowed on a designated loop named the "Pet Loop", marked by white blazes. I never actually found this trail, but maybe you will. My navigational skills are not the best. I'm pretty positive that yours are better.
In closing, do what you can to try and enjoy this different kind of February "break". If all you can do is watch some comedy in your pj's, I wouldn't blame you one bit. Still, adding any outdoor adventure to you day will surely make it a better one. I will leave you with the saying my husband and I have used over and over lately, "low expectation = high success rate". Maybe it's not the best approach, but it never fails.
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