Towns and Trails

Having the pup has opened up a whole new world of hiking to us. Instead of seeking out long, strenuous day hikes, we’ve found ourselves looking for easy, short hikes that even our four month old dog can handle.

If pictures of swollen, vein-y, hairy ankles are not really your thing, I suggest backing out of this post ASAP. I warned you.

Few people know how to take a walk. The qualifications are endurance, plain clothes, old shoes, an eye for nature, good humor, vast curiosity, good speech, good silence and nothing too much.

The Adirondack Naturalist is a trove of information about local flora and fauna. I learn something new every time I head over there.

One of the most picturesque countries to go hiking in the southern hempishere is New Zealand. Hiking (or tramping as the locals call it) across both north and south islands will grant you access to some of the world’s most stunning scenery.

Table Top is a little over 10 miles round-trip beginning and ending at the Adirondack Loj. It’s a relatively easy day hike if you’re after the 46 High Peaks.