Shortly after my first Northville Placid thru-hike (in 2002), I posted a trip report on my personal website so that family and friends could read my journal and see some photos.
Read MoreMissing Governor Mark Sanford, Hiking the Appalachian Trail?
The office of missing South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is now saying that he is hiking the Appalachian Trail, and is expected back soon. Sanford, who has reportedly not be in contact with staff or family since June 18th, has been known to skip out for a few days in the past – but this …
Read MoreNorthville Placid Trail: McCanes Reroute to be Finished this Year
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) will be rerouting the Northville Placid Trail around the old McCanes property this summer. The new section of trail is scheduled to be completed in August and will include a gorgeous walk through several miles of old-growth northern hardwoods. McCanes has been an awkward section of …
Read MoreBest Natural Swimming Holes, Including My Adirondack Favorites
Katherine Butler over at Greenopia put together a list of a the 7 Best Natural Swimming Holes in America. The list includes: Bristol Falls, Vermont Kauai, Hawaii Alsea Falls, Oregon Rainbow River, Florida San Marcos River, Texas Aqua Caliente Canyon, Arizona Stowe, Vermont Swimming holes are not typically something I seek out by themselves, but …
Read MoreMount Monadnock Day Hike
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 …
Read More5 of Utah’s Best Campgrounds and Trails
The Salt Lake Tribune is running a 2009 Summer Fun Guide with entertainment and activity suggestions for the season. Included in the guide are the following two lists: Five great campgrounds to visit: Devil’s Garden, Arches National Park Kodachrome Basin State Park Dixie Red Cliffs Tanner’s Flat Cherry Hill Five suggested hikes: Classic – Five …
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