There are lots of great places to go biking in New Hampshire, in and out of the State Parks. Here are just a few of my favorites! The Northern Rail Trail near Lebanon, NH is a 48 mile long trail – but you don’t need to do all of it. I rode from the Icehouse […]
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From Railroad to Rail Trail: A History of the Cheshire Recreational Rail Trail
At 160 years ago this month in the small town of Keene in Cheshire County a large crowd gathered on Main Street eagerly awaiting the arrival of something most of whom had never seen or experienced before. More than 5,000 people lingered in joyous anticipation, all seeming to concentrate around a specific crossing of newly-laid […]
Ashuelot River Inspiration
“Over the River they beckon to me,/Loved ones who crossed to the further side; The gleam of their snowy robes I see, But their voices are lost on the dashing tide. There’s one with ringlets of sunny gold/ and eyes the reflection of heaven’s own blue; He crossed in the twilight, gray and cold/ and […]
First Paddle at Clough State Park
My favorite season is finally here! It’s so invigorating to finally experience the sensory extravaganza that spring brings. I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of seeing all of the budding trees, smelling the fragrance from the new flowers and grass, feeling the relief from a sweet breeze against the sun’s warmth, hearing the symphony […]
Bear Brook State Park
Bear Brook State Park – August 13, 2011 If there’s a state park in New Hampshire that’s made for everyone it might be Bear Brook State Park. At 10,000 acres it’s certainly one of the bigger parks in the state and it’s home to a huge network of trails that are open for hiking, biking, and […]
Pillsbury State Park
Pillsbury State Park – August 11, 2011 Set around 10 different ponds and wetlands, and crisscrossed with a variety of trails, Pillsbury State Park is a paddler’s paradise. Spread out over the 7,280-acre park, 40 campsites provide easy access to the several trails and ponds that make up the park. For the more adventurous campers […]
Northwood Meadows State Park
Northwood Meadows State Park – August 4, 2011 Surrounded by a wide 5-mile loop, and intersected with smaller trails, Northwood Meadows is a great place to explore either by foot or by bike. Most of the trails lead to and around a small pond at the center of the park. The quiet and secluded pond […]
Exploring Clough State Park
Clough State Park – June 10, 2011 Whether you like to hike, bike, paddle or swim, Clough State Park is your place to explore. The park lies along the 150-acre Everett Lake that was formed in 1963 by the construction of the Everett Dam. The 900-foot sandy beach and picnic area is the centerpiece […]