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A Giant Mountain of Lady Problems
To all the fellas, I'm really glad you're here, but this post is for the women. I dedicate this post to all the female hikers who...
3 days ago4 min read


Piazza Rock via Appalachian Trail
Me below Piazza Rock. Photo by Jaime Gagnon. The jaw-dropping reward at the outer end of this hike evokes wonder for nature’s majestic...
Jun 222 min read


Silver Lake Trail, Vermont
If you've never heard a dog scream, watch a 120-pounder, who can't swim, fall in a lake. Lucky for Romy, I was able to pull her out by...
Jun 163 min read


Stone Barn Farm, Bar Harbor
I’ve admired this gorgeous barn for twenty years, driving past it countless times during trips to Mount Desert Island. Situated between...
Jun 91 min read


Mill Trail to Bingham Falls, Vermont
A must-see waterfall if you're in Stowe! Less than 5 miles from the Sterling Pond Trail , which I shared details on last week, is an easy...
Jun 12 min read


Ocean Lookout Loop at Camden Hills State Park
A moderate, 3-mile loop featuring grand views, cascading streams and stone stairs. Just outside of downtown Camden in Midcoast Maine, the...
Jun 14 min read


Sterling Pond Trail in Stowe, VT
We went to Stowe this past weekend to research my final three Vermont hikes for the Dog Hiking New England guide I’m working on. With a...
May 282 min read


Exploring San Francisco with Teenagers
Since our boys were little, most of our vacations have involved camping or trips with extended family. Last summer, we rented a lakehouse...
May 186 min read


Rafting the Kennebec River in The Forks, Maine
Photo by Northern Outdoors (Post originally published in August of 2023) White water rafting offers unrivaled family fun. Lucky for us,...
Apr 144 min read


Megunticook Cabin at Camden Hills State Park
Last weekend, I joined eleven women in a large cabin heated by wood stove, and there was no cell phone service. It was the perfect reset...
Apr 82 min read


South Moat Mountain, Conway, NH
This shorter day hike offers an exposed summit with 360-degree views, including a clear shot of Mount Washington. For that wide-open...
Mar 243 min read


Boulder Loop Trail near Conway, NH
Photo by Henry McMahon This moderate 3.5-mile loop is located off the Kancamagus Highway near Conway, NH. The trail begins with a walk...
Mar 164 min read


Cold Plunge Tricks & Safety Tips
Photo by Brian Threlkeld (Photography For The People) March in Maine means slushy trails, soft skating ponds, and muddy cross-country ski...
Mar 113 min read


Unity Woman Is the First Person to Hike the Entire Maine Mountain Guide
Amy Niemczura-Sowa was the first person to ever complete the entire Maine Mountain Guide. Here is the story of her remarkable achievement.
Mar 44 min read


Virginia Woods, Portland
Once again, I am wowed by the fact that I'm still finding new trails to explore in our home city of Portland. I have explored over 150...
Feb 252 min read


Women's WFA weekend in a backcountry hut
Photo by Courtney Cronin What the heck is WFA, you may be asking? Pronounced "Woofah," it stands for Wilderness First Aid, and it's an...
Feb 163 min read


Cross-country skiing, sledding, and skating at Riverside Golf Course in Portland
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...
Feb 112 min read


Blue Spruce Trail, Westbrook
After renewing my annual Portland Trails membership, I received an updated 5th edition PT paper map and was excited to find several new...
Feb 22 min read


Pair it with something good.
Our 14-year-old woke up on Monday morning, lukewarm about school because his schedule said it was a "Blue" day. This meant French class...
Jan 282 min read


Are frozen turtles under ice OK?
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...
Jan 213 min read
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