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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Bare Ground Archive
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Can Do!
Posted on April 17, 2009 | No CommentsWhat is it that’s keeping you from getting outdoors and doing something active? Maybe it’s not that much of a problem after all. Maybe you can get out and do something today. -
How To: Gear Up For Camping Season
Posted on April 10, 2009 | No CommentsThere’s no cheaper way to enjoy time away from home, than to camp out in a tent. -
Seeking Spring Songs
Posted on April 3, 2009 | No CommentsEvery night around sunset, wherever I happen to be, I step outside into the gathering night and quietly listen. -
How To: Drink Deeply And Stay Hydrated
Posted on April 3, 2009 | No Comments"Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink." -
How To: Pedal A Bike
Posted on March 27, 2009 | No CommentsThere’s more to biking than balancing on two wheels and making the bike go forward. -
National Trails Day: The First Saturday In June
Posted on March 22, 2009 | No CommentsThe next time you go hiking on a trail, whether it’s at a Trails Day event or an on-your-own adventure, take a moment to consider who built that trail and who maintains it. Maybe you’ll decide to give back to the trails as much as you take from them. -
How To: Learn To (Nordic) Walk
Posted on November 14, 2008 | No CommentsThe first time I heard about Nordic Walking, I made three assumptions. All three were wrong . . . -
How To: Learn To Roll A Kayak!
Posted on August 1, 2008 | No CommentsTheoretically, rolling isn’t that difficult . . . Theory doesn't always match reality . . . -
How To: Camp Hygiene Basics
Posted on July 25, 2008 | No CommentsKeeping things clean in the backcountry isn’t that hard. So don’t let personal hygiene fears keep you from exploring.
