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Long Mountain Trail, Bethel
I've done this hike with groups several times and can confidently say it's an ideal adventure for a range of ages, abilities, and dogs....
7 hours ago2 min read
Our first Women's Intro to Hiking Workshop is in the books!
Each Tuesday night for the last four weeks, 13 women circled around a fire in my backyard for a Women’s Intro to Mountain Hiking...
2 days ago2 min read
Neptune Woods, Brunswick
Calling all mountain bikers! This gorgeous 64-acre parcel includes up to 4 miles of beginner-friendly trails winding through mixed forest...
Sep 202 min read
A Camp for Maine People with Disabilities
And they're celebrating 80 years of life-changing, outdoor experiences. One of the best parts of my new job with Teens to Trails is...
Aug 302 min read
Cathedral Ledge Our Way
If you’re new to Cathedral Ledge, it’s a 700-foot-high rock wall just outside of downtown North Conway, NH. The cliffs are popular for...
Aug 172 min read
On Belay's Outdoor Adventure Programs
If your family has been impacted by cancer, you'll want to know about this. I learned about this incredible organization when a mutual...
Aug 43 min read
Bondcliff, NH
This was a hike of dreams. My hiking partner, Jaime, finished her NE 67 (hiking all of New England’s 4000+ footer mountains) on Bondcliff...
Jul 304 min read
How to Start a Summer Adventure Journal.
Guest Post by WinterKids. Photo by Theresa Hanten DIY Summer Adventure Journal Good to Know: Suitable for: PreK - Grade 2 Can be...
Jul 213 min read
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...
Jul 154 min read
Deer Leap Overlook Trail, Killington, VT
This was my second hike up Deer Leap and my fourth trip to Vermont in less than a year, thanks to the trail guide I’m working on. Living...
Jul 73 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
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