Around New England
Join us as we tackle a variety of trails—some that leave us gasping for air and others that are perfect for the whole family (and by “family,” we mean the dog, too). We’re on a mission to explore the great outdoors and share our escapades with you, so you can plan your own New England adventure. Our itinerary includes discovering quirky new towns, revisiting beloved favorites, enjoying the fresh air, and, of course, indulging in some seriously good eats. Thanks for tuning in! If you have any recommendations or questions (or just want to share your favorite snack for the trail), we’re all ears
Episodes
For our Season 1 finally, We hiked a hike that has been on our bucket list for a long time. We hiked the Lincoln - Lafayette Loop in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This hike was outstanding!
We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Lincoln with hopes to hike on one of the 2 morning we were there. We paid close attention to the Higher Summits Forecast from the Mount Washington Ob...
This week we venture off to some cool family friendly spots in the Portland, Maine area. We head to Mackworth Island State Park for some quiet views of Casco Bay.
Next we headed to Fort Williams Park to see the famous Portland Head Light lighthouse and walk the cliff walk.
We finally had to check out Crescent Beach State Park where you can rent paddle boards!
another spot we recommend is Fore River Sanctuary. This is a beautif...
Join us as we explore Block Island which is a small but beautiful island just 13 miles off the coast of Rhode Island. It is accessible by The Block Island Ferry. Book your trip early, as this place gets very busy in the summer!
When you arrive, you will see some of the bluffs that are visible from the mainland. As you enter the Old Harbor to dock, Ballard's Resort which is a really cool place to grab a drink, a meal, or even t...
*They recently changed the path to a one way for the busy holiday weekend. Please feel free to follow Cannon Mt Instagram where they post updates.
We hiked the famous Flume Gorge and Artist Bluffs on an incredible fall day. The foliage was popping, and the people were out at some of New England's most popular spots. Some of these people could benefit from reading our blog on trail etiquette! Both of these activities are also on...
Join us as we embark on an adventurous hike up Mount Tom in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
In this episode, we explore the challenges and rewards of this steep trail, share insights on the best gear for the journey (spoiler alert, we love LL Bean!) , and delve into the rich history of the Metacomet Ridge. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just starting out, this episode offers a blend of practical tips and stories.
Join us on our first adventure in Connecticut as Around New England! We went to Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve in Berlin. This hike had a little more grade than we thought we signed up for, but it is still a family and dog friendly hike and is only about a 30 minute drive from Hartford. We even saw cool wildlife on the trail!
This hike is also part of the New England Trail, which is a hiking trail from Long Island Sound in CT...
Join us on our 5th 4,000 footer, Mount Moosilauke, but first we talk about some equipment failures like we had during the Mount Pemi episode! Our day was perfect thanks to planning using New England Trail Conditions. We hiked Mount Moosilauke and added the loop to hit South Peak. The views on both peaks were phenomenal and the hike between peaks was an exposed trail that offered stunning 360 degree views! This section is also a...
Today we chat about our last two days in Vermont. To begin the episode we chat about the Indy Pass waitlist experience & if I got my own Indy Pass to ski this winter. We also correct ourselves from last week’s episode, Burke Mountain is an Indy Pass this year! A couple other Indy Pass resorts we mention that are in northern Vermont: Jay Peak, Von Trapp Family Lodge, Catamount Outdoor Family Center.
This week we discuss our last day in the Burlington area, and we head to check int our Airbnb in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom for the remainder of our trip.
We start the dat renting E-bikes from Local Motion (thanks to another great recommendation from Hello Burlington!). These E-bikes were great. We rode them all the way out to the bike ferry station at the end of the causeway across Lake Champlain. The ferry take you and your...
Join us this week as we talk about our second day on our Vermont family vacation. Thanks to Hello Burlington for the great recommendations on family friendly hikes, we decided to hike Mount Philo in the morning. This place was really cool. There is an auto road to the summit, but we decided to hike it. Fun fact, that road was originally build as a bridal path by the owners of the Mount Philo Inn. They would take guests up to th...
This week we travel to Vermont to start our family trip! We are so excited to share all the fun things we did in the Green Mountain State! Our first stop was to the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences (VINS) Center in Quechee.
After exploring the VINS, we were hungry! We stopped by a restaurant we've been meaning to try out on the way. Worthy Burger in South Royalton did not disappoint! It was fantastic and we can't wait...
Join us this week as we explore Bear Brook State Park. No, we didn't find any bodies in barrels. If you don't understand that joke, listen to Bear Brook Podcast narrated by Jason Moon (right after you listen to ours). This 10,000+ acre state park is a fantastic way to get out in the woods without going too far. They are even one of the only parks around to have a new Track Chair that allows handicap people to explore more of th...
This week we go Glamping at Suncook River Campground! That's right, glamping, like glamorous camping! We are very excited to share all about our weekend with you all. Even as inexperienced campers, we had a blast here. The owners of this campground revived it a few years ago and are still making many improvements to make it even better! Our dome style tent had A/C and a king size bed! That's our style of camping!
Hopefully yo...
This week we explore Rockport, Massachusetts including Bear Skin Neck and Halibut Point State Park. We also talk about Castle Hill at the Crane Estate in Ipswich.
Our first spot was to check out the quarry, the hiking path, and the rocks on the bold ocean facing the Atlantic Ocean. Halibut Point State Park has some interesting history, the quarry business was run from the mid 1800s until the great depression in 1929. Back then...
This week we headed back up to Crawford Notch State Park and checked out two of New Hampshire's most beautiful waterfalls, Ripley Falls and Arethusa Falls. We first stopped at the AMC Highland Center to use the bathrooms and to check out the gift shop of course! The AMC staff is always super helpful and are more than willing to talk to you about your hiking plans. On this day, the staff member gave us a good recommendation for a...
Maine's coastline has a ton to offer starting with one of the first towns you enter as you cross over from New Hampshire. In this episode we highlight our favorite places in a town that is very special to us. We discuss many hotels in York including the York Beach Surf Club, York Harbor Inn, Stage Neck Inn, Union Bluff Hotel, and the stunning Cliff House overlooking the cliffs into the Atlantic Ocean.
Join us as we hike another 52 with a view, Mount Cube. We loved this hike from the start to the end! Both peaks had views but the south peak had the best views of the day!
We were pressed for time this trip so we couldn't stop for food but we found a place that we can't wait to try soon! The Last Chair Brewery looks like it's our vibe and it has good reviews on google.
Until we try it ourselves, we can always recommend Biede...
This week we go to Western Maine and explore Grafton Notch State Park in Newry Maine! There are many different areas we explored right off the road. Table Rock trail was the main hike we did and the views at the top did not disappoint! We even hiked a small section of the Appalachian Trail!
We also stumbled upon an amazing little roadside bakery stand called Puzzle Mountain Bakery. Be sure not to drive by without stopping on th...
We tackled our 4th NH 4,000 foot peak! Actually....G explains why it's barely on the list. Mount Tecumseh is the mountain that Waterville Valley Ski Area is located. We talk about our experiences including some excellent views from the ski trails!
After the hike, we went to a favorite amongst many hikers and skiers, Mad River Coffee. The drinks, scone and the molasses cookie were top notch!
You can also check out the Around N...
This week we check out a few different segments of the East Coast Greenway. The section in Maine is called the Eastern Trail. We went from Kennebunk to Saco and back. The trail goes through the woods and even crosses over Route 95 near the rest area in Kennebunk.
The segment in New Hampshire is called the Seacoast Greenway. The sections from Portsmouth to Hampton have been completed so far.
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