It’s amazing how a few inches of snow changes the course of outdoor recreation we New Englander’s participate in. The recent coating of flakes led me to give cross-country skiing another try for my second time ever. With hiking and biking trails transformed to snowshoe and cross-country ski terrain, I couldn’t have chosen a better place […]
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Monadnock Trails Report 12.7.12
12.07.12 “The mountains were his masters. They rimmed in life. They were the cup of reality, beyond growth, beyond struggle and death. They were his absolute unity in the midst of eternal change.” ― Thomas Wolfe Man, I could read Wolfe all day long. And I have had a chance to as I am off […]
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 […]
Strange things we think of while running.
When you drive past a runner on the road or pass someone moving at a good pace on a trail, you are most likely observing their form, physical endurance, speed, attire, and any number of physical characteristic… The act of running, however, is as much a mental workout as it is a physical workout. Skilled […]
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 […]