by guest blogger Oreo the dog Hi, fans! I haven’t met many of you in person, but my mom says you exist. She also told me that you’d like to hear from me, so here I am, writing this blog about the gear I need to have a great outdoor adventure with my family. Honestly […]
Difficulty: Moderate. The loop is 4.2 miles long, including the short 0.2 section to and from the loop from the Brown Mountain Parking Area. Whichever direction you ski the loop, you’ll climb gradually uphill for the first half and then ski gradually downhill for the second half. There are no steep sections on this route. […]
This weekend is one that many people in my neck of the woods look forward to — the weekend of the Eastern Maine Sportsmen’s Show! And this year, I’ll be giving a presentation, followed by a book signing, as a part of the show’s jam-packed program. So here’s the rundown: The 80th (yes, 80th!) Eastern […]
Ever since I started solo hiking in college, my family and friends have expressed their worries that something terrible will befall me while out in the woods. I’ve been asked about the danger of wild animals and the risk of breaking a leg, but the most common cause for concern is the possibility that I […]
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. The trails vary from wide gravel multi-use trails to narrow hiking paths filled with tree roots and rocks. The length of your adventure depends on how many geocaches you wish to find. You could walk less than a mile and uncover one or two caches, or you could hike 5 miles and […]
