Just in time for the holidays, I’ll be giving a book talk and signing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Fields Pond Audubon Center in Holden. So if you’d like a signed copy of either of my two guidebooks — “Family Friendly Hikes in Maine” and “Maine Hikes Off the Beaten Path” — this […]
Some people are just hard to buy gifts for — but not outdoorsy people. Trust me. We all have a list of apparel and gear we wish we had for our next adventure. However, in the event that you’re buying a gift for an outdoorsy person and you don’t know their outdoor gear wish list, […]
Years ago, as fall transitioned into winter, I realized that my new dog, Oreo, wasn’t built for the cold. With short fur and a bare belly, he would start to shiver any time weather dropped into the 30s, which was happening more and more. Determined to keep Oreo as a hiking buddy throughout the winter, […]
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, depending on the trails you hike. Altogether, the intersecting trails in the park equal about 10 miles. However, most recommended loop hikes are less than 2 miles. How to get there: From the intersection of Route 2 and Route 23 in Canaan, drive west on Route 2 (Main Street) for 1.1 […]
Cold, rainy, windy and gloomy — that’s been the past week or so. And in my opinion, the only thing to do during that type of weather is curl up on the couch with a cup of tea and a good book. Personally, I enjoy a wide variety of books. I read almost every night […]
