Towns and Trails

Amid millionaire “camps” and scenic views of the High Peak, a small section of cliffs and ledges somehow manages to stand out along the shores of Lake Placid.

The Boston Harbor Islands had been on my list of “must-dos” for quite a while, but it wasn’t until my parents came for a visit over Memorial Day weekend that we made a firm plan to visit the islands for a day. I had heard that they are a hidden gem and a nice break [...]

Even though it’s rumored to be the second most-climbed mountain in the world (next to Mount Fuji) and it’s practically in our backyard, Dave and I had never taken the opportunity to climb Mount Monadnock in southwest New Hampshire. With the weekend forecast calling for clear skies and temps in the mid-70s, we decided Sunday [...]

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 [...]