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MORE THAN I BARGAINED FOR HIKING IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS 3442’ March 15, 2025 “Never, never be such a fool as to go up a mountain… Man still ascend eminences…and descending, Say they have been delighted. But it is a lie. They have been miserable the whole day.” - Wil Thackeray (1811-1863) Our intention was to climb Middle Sugarloaf Mountain. Unbeknownst to us, the road to the trailhead (Zealand) is closed late fall to early spring. Now we know to check this

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Antique Store Adventures in the Lake Region of New Hampshire

A Weekend of Treasures and Brews In New Hampshire's Lake Region “ANTIQUING” Let’s start with a little confession: I use the terms “antique” and “antiquing” rather loosely. Technically, an antique is something that’s at least 100 years old. But my definition is broader. I include anything that isn’t mass-produced and is likely aged 50 years or more. This can also encompass vintage items (between 20 and 99 years old) and even modern pieces that have been upcycled. Thankfully, m

A Naturalist’s Wonderland: Exploring Newfound Lake, New Hampshire

June 29, 2025 We planned to put in at Grey Rocks Conservation Area in Hebron. The facility was undergoing reconstruction at the time, so parking was limited. We were among the few vehicles that managed to fit in the small area. Many who arrived after us had to park alongside the road. (Early birds get the worm and the parking spaces!) Thankfully, they finished the renovations and had a grand opening in July. You can find more about the area and its stewards, the Newtown Lake

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Biking to Waterville Valley, New Hampshire

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE in Waterville Valley June 8, 2025 Exit 28 off Interstate 93 in Campton puts you on NH Rte 49. Traveling East, this takes you into Waterville Valley. About one and one-half miles in, you enter the White Mountain National Forest. From here forward, there are several camping and day use areas and hiking trails just off the road. NH Rte 49 turns into Valley Road as you enter the town of Waterville Valley. It’s a pretty drive, with the Mad River down alon

Littleton, New Hampshire

SMALL TOWN, BIG ADVENTURE PIVOT SERIES February 22-23, 2025 SNOWMOBILING IN LITTLETON, NEW HAMPSHIRE “You don’t want to whiskey throttle.” Is that what he said? It was hard to hear with my winter hat and snowmobile helmet on. We were at Hammerdown Adventures for a 2-hour snowmobile ride. We were going to take a few laps around the parking area to get familiar with the machines. That much I understood. But what was this about whiskey? I normally wait until after my excursio

LONESOME LAKE TRAIL, White Mountains, New Hampshire

POT OF GOLD AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW PIVOT SERIES February 15, 2025 I first hiked to Lonesome Lake in the summer of 2018. It was a sunny August morning, and it was hot. The trail, located in Franconia Notch State Park, is littered with boulders of all shapes and sizes. My sister and I had young teens in tow. I remember being both distracted and awed by their mountain goat-like movements during the hike, a spectacular display of unbridled energy. Although the trail closely

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