Around New England

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...

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 Ce...

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 Cha...

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 In...

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! ...

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 h...

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'...

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...

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...

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 Atlan...

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 ourse...

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 no...

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!...

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...

Join us as we check out the locations within New England that have some of Thomas Dambo's famous trolls.  We explore Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine and Ninigret Park in Charlestown, RI.   One of our absolute favorite places for coffee and a snack after checking out the trolls, or before the beach is Dave's Coffee ! Best Beaches in RI Blog Bar Harbor Weekend Podcast

What an amazing adventure up The Cog Railway we had!  Join us as we tell you about how we ended up being invited to share our experience with all of you.  This locomotive has been taking people to the summit of the highest mountain in the northeast since 1869!  It has grades as steep as 38% which makes it the 2nd steepest railway in the world.   This is an excellent way to see the summit of Mount...

This week we are prepping for summertime activities with a visit to Plum Island off the northeast coast of Massachusetts.  This beautiful island has a park with many short walkabouts that we explored one trail at a time.  The dunes, beaches and salty marshes are a sanctuary for bird watchers (or birders?  Is that really a thing?).  We discuss the different trail options including some spectacular...

Camden Maine is not only one of our favorite little seacoast towns to visit, but it's a great place to get some fun hiking in too!  Join us as we hiked around Camden Hills State Park .  We started by going up Mount Megunticook to the Ocean Lookout via the Megunticook trail, then headed over to Mount Battie via the Tablelands Trail, and returned to the parking lot via the Nature Trail.  Although th...

We hiked Mount Jackson mid April. There was a still a lot of snow and ice, but it was beautiful! Listen to why getting the NH safe card is a good idea, accidents can happen to anyone anytime. Why packing a headlamp, spikes (is that what they're called?) and some Tylenol in your bag is also a good idea!  Our after hike meal was at my personal favorite When Pigs Fly restaurant in Kittery, ME. If you...

While G is away for work, Mike gets out and does some solo hiking, and decided to do a solo podcast about it too!  He explored three fun NH Hikes that were new to him.  First he discussses Artist Bluffs along with Bald Mountain.  A fun loop that hits two mountains and a beautiful lake was next at Pawtuckaway State Park.  Lastly he finally conquered the famous Mount Monandnock!  Listen to hear abou...

A hike perfect for the entire family, Mt Roberts located in Moultonborough, NH. This hike has great views from the parking lot and it continues to get better.  If you're interested in the book we mention follow this link to purchase Ken MacGray's book: 52 with a View.   This book is a great resource for hikers in NH! We visited Tuckerman Brewery for lunch dinner. They have amazing pizza and beer g...

Hiking one of NH 48 4,000 footers was a success. We hiked Mount Pierce Aril 4, 2025. We experience weather changes and maybe all 4 season in one day on one hike.  We also chat about the huts you can rent from the AMC . Have you ever stayed at one? Check out trail conditions HERE around New England. After the hike we headed home for a well deserved dinner. We got burgers from our favorite burger pl...

This week we discuss a classic New England landmark, Fenway Park ! Being lifelong New Englanders, we are biased but we agree Fenway is the coolest ballpark! We discuss the history of the ballpark, some facts about the Red Sox, some of our own baseball memories there, and of course our favorite.... The Fenway Concert Series !   Boston is well known for their food.  If your schedule allows, We recom...

Today we chat about our experience with Maple weekend in the state of Vermont. This is a statewide event in March. You can checkout VermontMaple.org for upcoming events and a list of farms and sugar shacks.  We visited two farms Baird & Bourdon Farm . Baird Farm is in in North Chittenden and you can schedule your free tour on their website! We also visited Bourdon Farm in Woodstock, VT. Not ab...

Join us for an incredible weekend away in Bar Harbor, Maine! On the drive up we stopped at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to see the trolls!   Check out Thomas Dambo website for more information on the artist who creates the trolls. Once we arrived in Bar Harbor the timing of the tide allowed us to hike across to Bar Island.  We had dinner at the Upper Deck which was close to our Airbnb. The next...