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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Getting Started Archive
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Running On Snowshoes: Just the Thing for a Workout with Float in Deep (or Moderate) Snow
Posted on February 11, 2013 | No CommentsRunning on Kahtoola RNR snowshoes makes for an exhilarating first-time aerobic workout and new reason to love the snow. -
The Mayor Of Gunstock Nordic: Introducing An Enthusiastic 4-Year-Old To Cross-Country Skiing
Posted on February 6, 2013 | No CommentsDespite Max’s apparent lack of a speed governor, his instructor, Neal, (somehow) managed to significantly improve his skiing performance. -
Cold Water Paddling Safety, Gear And Know-How For Kayak, Canoe, and SUP Fun All Year
Posted on September 27, 2012 | No CommentsFrom October through May (at least), paddling in the northeast means dealing with cold water. Here are some tips for safety. -
Active Families: The Mayor Of The Androscoggin River: Whitewater Rafting With 3-Year-Old Max And The Whole Family
Posted on August 5, 2012 | No CommentsWe needed something special to make this multi-generational adventure happen, and when we found North Woods Rafting, we knew we'd stuck gold. -
Easy Adventure: Stand-Up Paddleboarding Is Fun For Everyone
Posted on June 12, 2012 | No CommentsFirst discovery: SUP is elegantly simple. All you need is a board, a paddle and a PFD. The boards are light and easy to load on and off your car and easy to carry to and from the water. -
Easy Adventure: Learning to Swim – and Paddle – at Zoar Outdoor
Posted on May 22, 2012 | No CommentsI re-learned a familiar lesson about fear: I could let it hinder me or motivate me. -
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. -
How To: Getting Started Picking (and Eating) Wild Mushrooms
Posted on April 28, 2012 | No CommentsWhen picking mushrooms to eat, the rule to follow is “When in doubt, throw it out.” -
To Exercise . . . Socialize!
Posted on April 2, 2012 | No CommentsThere's only one way to build an exercise habit, and that's to exercise routinely. And there's only one way to exercise routinely, and that's with a buddy.
