New England
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Cannon Mountain – New Hampshire
Cannon Mountain is one of New Hampshire’s 48 4,000 footers. It’s also a popular ski resort in the winter, but in the summer, people can use the gondolas to take scenic rides up the mountain.
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Saco Heath Preserve – Maine
I had seen videos of Saco Heath Preserve floating around online and it quickly made its way to my “To Do” list. It’s made up mostly of a beautiful, colorful boardwalk with some areas of packed dirt.
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Cedar Swamp All Persons Trail – New Hampshire
The Cedar Swamp Preserve in Manchester, New Hampshire has a beautiful all-accessible trail through a small wooded area of the city. There is only about 2 miles of trails, however, the All Persons Trail is wide, flat and well maintained. It’s the perfect trail for those starting out with hiking, families with children or those…
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Mt. Kearsarge – New Hampshire
Mount Kearsarge is a very popular summit in Winslow State Park in Wilmot, New Hampshire. I had heard great things about the hike but hadn’t done it myself yet, so on a September day in 2023, Jarrett and I decided to see what the hype was all about.
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Welch-Dickey Loop – New Hampshire
The Welch-Dickey Loop is arguably one of the most popular hikes in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I had heard a lot about this hike but hadn’t done it until this past summer. If you like STEEP rocky slabs with beautiful views, then this is a great trail for you!
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Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts – 2023
The summer is always jam packed with different trips and activities but one constant is the girls getaway to Martha’s Vineyard. We always start early in the morning, leaving my house at 3:30 a.m. to make sure we make our 6 a.m. ferry on time. Normally the drive is uneventful and easy, however, this year…
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Hut Hiking in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire – 2023
Franconia Ridge is a well-known hiker destination in New Hampshire which connects 4 of the 48 4,000 footers – Flume, Liberty, Lincoln and Lafayette. We didn’t hit Flume or Liberty but we could see them down the ridge. The hike across the ridge was incredible. I felt like I was on top of the world!
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Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts – 2022
It’s time for another edition of the annual girls trip to Martha’s Vineyard! Our morning ferry ride was a bit messy – it was raining and dreary but it started to clear up right as we entered the harbor. We had a lot of time to kill before the house would be ready for us…
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Mt. Rowe – New Hampshire
If you’re looking for a casual hike on a pretty trail, check out Mt. Rowe, part of the Belknap Range near Gilford, New Hampshire. It’s roughly four miles but the elevation gain isn’t much, so it would be a great beginner hike
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Mt. Chocorua via Champney Brook Trail – New Hampshire
Mt. Chocorua is a beautiful spot in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest. There are a couple trail options for this hike but this post covers the hike starting at Champney Brook Trail. It’s an out and back route that’s roughly seven miles
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