The 32.6 mile Wakely Dam Ultra trail run (apparently now being called the Wakely Peace Ultra, with groovy new website to go along with the name) is set for July 18th. The run starts in Piseco and follows the Northville Placid trail to Wakely Dam. Due to impact concerns the number of participants is limited …
Read More14th Annual Black Fly Challenge Mountain Bike Race is June 13th
The 14th Annual Black Fly Challenge Mountain Bike Race will be this Saturday, June 13th. The race starts in Indian Lake and travels 40 miles across pavement and through the Moose River Recreational Area, climbing up towards Wakely Mountain, before ending in Inlet (one of Towns and Trails favorite Adirondack towns). A post race party …
Read MoreKayakers rescued from Boston Harbor
Last week, two kayakers were rescued from the chilly waters of outer Boston Harbor after their kayaks tipped, the Boston Globe reports. The Coast Guard responded after they placed a 911 call from a cellphone. The pair, who were wearing PFDs and dry suits, showed signs of hypothermia after clinging to a buoy for an …
Read MoreOutdoor Gear Deals of the Day
Only found a few decent ones this week. I think retailers are hung over from the Memorial Day sales. Enter to Win Enter to win a trip to Morocco, Via ExOfficio (Thanks Erica!) Sales 30% of at Golite.com, use coupon GLNTD09 at checkout Extra 20% of one item at REI Outlet Hard to pass these up Victorinox …
Read MoreA Paddle Along the Mystic
The weather and our schedules finally lined up, so Jess and I were able to take the new kayak out. We live a stone’s throw from where the Lower Mystic Lake meets the Mystic River in Arlington MA, so it is a quick carry to the shore for a put in (and yep, if you were wondering, this is …
Read MoreMisc. Ramblings and Catching Up on Emails
Busy Week I’m at the tail end of one hell of a hectic week outside of Towns and Trails. Looking forward to decompressing this weekend, writing up some new content for the site, and hopefully getting outside to play a little. One of the things that kept me busy was a Board of Directors meeting for the non …
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