By: Madelaine Hunt. Franconia Notch State Park Interpretive Ranger Got a day in Franconia Notch State Park? Head up to Lonesome Lake – one of the most beautiful spots in the park! This is a 3 mile round trip loop on the Lonesome Lake Trail that should take about 3 hours to complete. Be sure to […]
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The Trail Less Traveled on Mt. Monadnock: Part 1
I’ll begin this week with another confession. I had a lot of difficulty writing this post. It almost didn’t make it here to the blog. Months ago when I first began planning some of the places and events I wanted to visit through this internship, hiking Monadnock was the first on my list. I couldn’t […]
The Trail Less Traveled on Mt. Monadnock: Part 2
We began our walk on the Old Halfway House trail. It was a sunny and mild morning. We met a golden frog along the way. We paused at the former site of the Halfway House hotel to take in the views. It was a popular spot. Where the hotel once stood, wildflowers now grow. We […]
Mt Washington State Park, Monday May 7, 2012
This weekend it is really starting to feel like spring is here in the mountains. The Cog Railway is operating weekends and was able to make it all the way to the summit on Saturday and Sunday. The Mt Washington Auto Road, is open to the tree line for private cars and with a little […]
Dreams Come True near Crawford Notch State Park
I’m back! I thought I was done here, but I just had to share my story of hiking Mount Eisenhower near Crawford Notch State Park. Last Saturday, hearing that it was going to be a balmy 60 degrees, my future apartment-mates Molly, Caroline, Susan, Emily, and I headed up to tackle another 4000 footer. Joining […]
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 […]
Moose Brook State Park
Moose Brook State Park – July 21, 2011 Just outside of Gorham, NH, sitting right in between the Great North Woods and the White Mountains, Moose Brook State Park is set in the perfect location for summer camping adventures. Steeped in history, the park originally came to life as a headquarters for the Civilian […]
Rollins State Park
Rollins State Park – July 1, 2011 At Rollins State Park, a 3- ½ mile auto road sets you up for a quick, but steep half-mile hike to the top of Mount Kearsarge. The tree-less summit features huge granite ledges, picnic tables, and a lookout tower that make for great views and an exciting alpine […]
National Trails Day
AMC Volunteer Trail Work – June 4, 2011 Here in New Hampshire there are more than 4,000 miles of hiking trails. From climbing mountains and ravines to exploring thick forests to crossing streams, bogs, and wildflower fields, the New Hampshire trail system covers all types of terrain. Most of us take for granted the rock […]
Misty Mount Sunapee
May 23rd, 2011 – The weather this spring is proving to be tricky when it comes to planning outdoor pursuits. With more rainy days than sunny ones, it can be hard to get motivated for a hike on a dreary day. Nevertheless after spending too many rainy days inside I knew it was time to […]