Exploring Pawtuckaway’s Boulder Field with Kids: The boulder field at Pawtuckaway State Park is a world-class landmark that receives little attention outside the climbing community. It’s known to climbers nationwide and the world over for its tremendous bouldering opportunities but it also happens to be a gigantic playground for anyone who loves to marvel at […]
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Early Spring Ride down the Franconia Notch Bike Path
Biking down the Franconia Notch Bike Path is one of the best ways to see the natural wonders and attractions of the notch – while getting some much needed exercise. The paved bike path runs from Skookumchuck Trailhead all the way down to the Flume Gorge Visitor Center, passing Governor Gallen Memorial (Sunset Bridge), Echo […]
Rainy Spring Hike in Southern NH
Hiking into Spalding Town Forest from Silver Lake State Park Starting from Silver Lake State Park, a network of hiking trails spreads out through Spalding Town Forest, entering conservation land, looping around Parker Pond and traversing the edge of Dunklee Pond. There are some really interesting wetland areas to explore and lots of chances to […]
Hiking the River Loop at Hopkinton-Everett Reservoir
Hiking the River Loop at Hopkinton-Everett Trails Area is a journey down gravel roads and winding single-track, over small brooks and along the Piscataquog River. The trails are nicely maintained and have moderate elevation changes with some cool bridge crossings and pleasant views of Everett Lake. While this trail system is a popular destination for […]
Cross-Country Skiing on the Northern Rail Trail (Boscawen Section)
This excursion on the Boscawen section of Northern Recreational Rail Trail turned out to be an excellent cross-country ski trip. It passes through cornfields, next to farms, through the woods and offers spectacular views up and down the Merrimack River along the way. Bird watchers, rail road historians, runners, hikers and snowmobilers alike will find […]
Hiking to Cathedral Ledge in Winter
Just outside downtown North Conway this short, scenic hike provides a towering heads-on view of Cathedral and Whitehorse Ledges from Echo Lake and then views across Saco River Valley from the top of Cathedral Ledge. The loop described below makes for an excellent half-day winter adventure and could be tailored to suit hikers of any […]
Hiking to Cloudland Falls in Winter
Well-known natural wonders such as Flume Gorge and the Basin are spectacular destinations for a quick winter hike – however, this 1.5 mile hike up the Falling Waters Trail will bring you by three remarkable waterfalls, making it a worthy rival to the more popular water-features in Franconia Notch State Park. The hike described below […]