Archive | July, 2009
Outdoor Gear Deals of the Day, Patagonia’s Big 30% Off Sale

Outdoor Gear Deals of the Day, Patagonia’s Big 30% Off Sale

‘Back to school’ sales are starting to make an appearance. Which means lots of deals to be had on day packs and the like.

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Towns and Trails is on Twitter, and Other Misc. Ramblings

Towns and Trails is on Twitter, and Other Misc. Ramblings

In an attempt to prove how hip and ‘with the times’ we are, Towns and Trails is now on Twitter! Yep, we’ve joined the cult.

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Mt. Washington Observatory Loses an Old Friend, Nin the Cat

Mt. Washington Observatory Loses an Old Friend, Nin the Cat

Sad news from the Mt. Washington Observator. Nin, a rescued stray cat who was taken in by the Observatory, and who inspired the children’s book, Cat in the Clouds, has passed away.

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Telecommute from the Adirondacks?  Yes, please!

Telecommute from the Adirondacks? Yes, please!

Could the Adirondacks go from being Forever Wild, to Forever Wired? That is what the Adirondack Initiative for Wired Work is trying to figure out.

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Best Way to Experience the Alps, On a Roller Coaster?

The Glacier 3000 ski area in Switzerland has built what they call the Alpine Coaster, a 1 kilometer long roller coaster like track that lets you ride a sled down the mountain.

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L.L. Bean Grand Opening in Dedham, MA

If you love to camp out (and I know lots of you do) or you just can’t pass up a good giveaway opportunity, the grand opening for the new L.L. Bean store in Dedham is scheduled for July 24-26. Doors open at 9am on Friday, and the first 500 people in line will receive an [...]

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