Featured Articles
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Weekend Getaway: Mount Washington Valley In The “Off” Season
13 May 2011 7:28 AM | No CommentsThis so-called "Off Season" is a wonderful opportunity for a weekend getaway. Lodging prices are as low as they get, there’s plenty to do and fewer people to share with.
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Spring/Summer/Fall For Whitewater Rafting
23 April 2011 3:11 PM | No CommentsWhitewater rafting is pure sensory overload, a wild rollercoaster ride with smiles guaranteed.
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Sleeping Warm In Unexpected Cold
07 March 2011 7:57 PM | No CommentsWhen the temperature drops WAY below what you planned for, you can still have a warm, comfortable night.
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Tick . . . Tick . . .Tick: Keeping Ticks Away
21 May 2010 7:25 AM | No CommentsThese simple steps can help you avoid tick bites and tick borne diseases.
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How To: Creating Camp Firewood
13 November 2009 12:29 AM | 5 CommentsHauling in firewood makes absolutely no sense, especially when you are camped in a forest where there are dead and downed branches and trees around.
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Active Families Archive
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Crazy-Style Racing, Part 3: Stratton Mountain’s North Face Run (They Lie!) To The Summit
Posted on October 21, 2010 | 3 CommentsTrying to run UP Stratton Mountain proves to be more of a challenge than we'd expected! -
Active Seniors (And Everyone Else!): So You Need A Bandaid…
Posted on October 14, 2010 | No CommentsA do-it-yourself medical kit is easy, cheap, and more functional than a prepackaged kit you buy at a store. -
Flaik GPS Systems: Worth The Rental Cost?
Posted on October 4, 2010 | No CommentsThe Flaik GPS system is now available at several Eastern mountains...but is it really worthwhile? -
Crazy-Style Racing, Part 2: Sunday River’s Tough Mountain Challenge
Posted on October 3, 2010 | No CommentsSusan & David continue their series of ridiculous races by competing in the Sunday River Tough Mountain Challenge, and find that it deserves its name! -
Active Seniors: Cowgirling in Vermont; Learning How to Ride, Jump Fences, and Shoot!
Posted on August 27, 2010 | No CommentsMountain Top Inn and Resort in Vermont offers riding for all ages and a host of outdoor activities in a spectacular mountain location! -
Active Families: Family and Friends Flotilla 2010
Posted on August 22, 2010 | No CommentsCamping and Kayaking make a long-weekend family reunion more fun than the usual chicken BBQ. -
Introducing Our Newest “Active Senior”: Patricia Lyon-Surrey
Posted on August 6, 2010 | No CommentsWe're proud to introduce our newest Active Seniors writer, Patricia Lyons-Surrey. -
Active Families: A Memorial Day Mountain Memory
Posted on June 2, 2010 | No CommentsA mountain hike with the family makes Memorial Day more memorable! -
Active Families: Keeping the Kids Bite Free Without Deet
Posted on May 10, 2010 | 1 CommentDon't let the bugs keep the kids indoors. Protective clothing and selective use of spray helps keep insects at bay.
