Hiking with Kids & Dogs: Kidder Brook & Morgan Pond Trail Loop- Springfield, NH (August 8, 2016)
We hiked a loop, starting at the Kidder Brook Bridge and taking Kidder Brook Trail to Morgan Pond Trail Loop. Kidder Brook Trail is New London Conservation Commission Trail #10 and Morgan Pond Trail is trail #20. You can learn more about this trail and the Conservation Commission here: http://www.nl-nhcc.com.
52 With-A-View: Mt. Monadnock via White Dot and White Cross Trails – Jaffrey, NH (August 3, 2016)
With the recent passing of my partner in crime and best hiking buddy Riley, I haven’t been out lately, nor have I even been able to look at my hiking gear without feeling emotional. My grand plans for a AT section hike focused around a fund raiser for Alzheimer’s have also been put on hold since Riley was to be my … Read More
Brookside Park – Grantham, NH (July 11, 2016)
More of a nature path than a hike, Brookside Park’s short (< 1 mile), fun trail is a great place for locals to go if they have young children or just want to get out for a few minutes. The trail appears to be new or has had sections recently rebuilt. There are signs (complete with QR Codes) telling the history of the area, as … Read More
Hiking with Kids: Messer Pond Trail – New London, NH (June 27, 2016)
We hiked Messer Pond Trail, New London Conservation Commission Trail #17. You can learn more about this trail and the Conservation Commission here: http://www.nl-nhcc.com/trails/messer_pond_17.htm.
Devil Half Acre Pond via Great Brook Trail – New London, NH (June 23, 2016)
We jumped onto Great Brook Trail at the Pingree parking area, in the hopes of seeing the cascades described above. I hope to return in the spring (after mud season) to see the cascades when there is more water. Great Brook Trail is New London Conservation Commission Trail #8. You can learn more about this trail and the Conservation Commission … Read More
Hiking with Kids & Dogs: Bunker Loop, Wolf Tree & Great Brook Trails – New London, NH (June 21, 2016)
We hiked a loop starting at Pingree parking area, taking the Bunker Loop, Wolf Tree and Great Brook Trails. Bunker Loop Trail is New London Conservation Commission Trail #1. Wolf Tree Trail is New London Conservation Commission Trail #26. Great Brook Trail is New London Conservation Commission Trail #8. You can learn more about these trail and the Conservation Commission here: http://www.nl-nhcc.com/
Lake Solitude via Andrew Brook Trail – Newbury, NH (June 18, 2016)
I first learned about this hike a few weeks ago. My family and a few friends had planned on participating in Kids to Parks Day 2016 with a trip to the White Mountains. Due to some unfortunate circumstances, we cancelled the trip. I was unable to hike that day, but my wife planned a local hike for our group. Going through … Read More
Kids to Parks Day 2016, Lake Solitude Hike & Scavenger Hunt
We had a great Kids to Parks Day! Our group of 16 (9 adults, 7 kids) enjoyed a scavenger hunt as they hiked to Lake Solitude, located in Sunapee NH. Everyone had a great time. KTP Day is a nation-wide day of outdoor play organized by the National Park Trust (NPT) in cooperation with a host of local and national collaborators. A big thanks … Read More
Unboxing Photos: RoamProof SOS20K Portable Solar Powerbank & Package
I haven’t used this unit much yet, but since I’ve seen lots of questions regarding solar chargers and powerbanks lately, I wanted to get some information and photos posted. The RoamProof SOS20K Portable Solar Powerbank & Package includes: SOS20K Solar Charger 20,000 mAh IP67 Dust and water proof rating (dust tight and waterproof up to 1 meter and 30 minutes … Read More
Coyote Gulch via Red Well Trailhead Day 1 , March 18 2016
I thought about this trip for months before I hit the trail. My wife and I had been preparing for our cross country move for over a year and the last couple of months preceding the move were very tiring and stressful. Planning the details of the move and packing boxes kept me up until midnight many nights. Most mornings I was awake by 4 … Read More