Featured Articles
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Easy Adventure: Paddling And Pedaling Cape Cod
Posted on July 18, 2012 | 3 CommentsThink you’ve been everywhere and tried everything on Cape Cod? Probably not . . .
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Expert Advice On Selecting The Right Kayak Paddle For You And Your Boat
Posted on May 1, 2012 | 5 CommentsYour paddle is your engine. With the right paddle, you will use less energy on the water, travel farther and faster with less fatigue.
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Ride An Icelandic Horse For Family Fun! (A Love Story On Four Feet)
Posted on April 7, 2012 | 2 CommentsTake a tölt on an Icelandic and you'll be hooked for life!
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Gear Roundup: Solo Tents For Backcountry Backpacking
Posted on May 15, 2011 | 8 CommentsSolo tents open whole new worlds for backcountry backpackers; but which of the new tents is the right one for YOU?
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Weekend Getaway: Mount Washington Valley In The “Off” Season
Posted on May 13, 2011 | 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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Snow/Ice Archive
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How To: Keep Warm-What’s Underneath It All . . .
Posted on October 30, 2009 | 7 CommentsDressing for any active outdoor pastime is always a balancing act between staying warm and staying cool. -
How To: Backpacking Camping Checklist
Posted on September 25, 2009 | 2 CommentsThis is the basic list we use whether we are going with backpacks, kayaks, canoes or cars, for one night or many . . . -
How To: Advanced Snowshoe Lessons
Posted on February 22, 2009 | 1 CommentWhen the snow isn’t packed or tracked, especially when it gets deep and soft or very crusty, snowshoeing gets to be more challenging. -
How To: Pack or Pulk For Winter Wilderness Travel
Posted on January 31, 2009 | 4 CommentsWinter gear weighs more, takes up more space. You need better ways to carry the load. -
Black Mountain Cabin Adventure
Posted on January 16, 2009 | 3 CommentsOn January 3, 2009, my sweetheart Marilyn, our friends Susan, David, and I, set out for two nights at the Black Mountain Cabin in Jackson, NH. -
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. -
How To: Winter Camping For Real
Posted on February 28, 2008 | 2 CommentsIt turned out to be a pretty typical winter camping expedition: lots of fun, and enough challenge to make it memorable. -
Wild Skating: Put On Your Silver Skates and Go The Distance
Posted on December 15, 2006 | No CommentsMost people haven't discovered Nordic skating. I didn't find out about until quite recently, and I hate to think of how many opportunities to enjoy ice I've missed. I
