The Nashua River Watershed Association continues to offer a slew of free, family-oriented programs such as guided hikes and canoe outings. The following are coming up in October, in southern New Hampshire, and there are a whole lot more just a bit further afield in Massachusetts (check their web site):
Nashua River Guided Paddle in Hollis, [...]

Some 200 members of the Dartmouth College Outing Club have organized an audacious attempt: together, they will strive to hike the entire Appalachian Trail in one day. That is, they will all hike at the same time, each on a different section of the trail, one person ending where the next began. They claim it’s [...]

“Hiking and Hawks on Mt. Watatic”
 
(Press release): Fall is a beautiful season for hiking in New England, and the views and hawk-watching from the summit of Mt. Watatic in Ashburnham, MA are well worth the climb.  The Nashua River Watershed Association (NRWA) invites the public to join us for a free guided hike up Mt. [...]

Much as I enjoy hill climbing (and descents), sometimes I like to ride the rails, too. A recent note from reader Gerry Kemske reminded me that I still hadn’t visited the Granite Town Rail Trail, so I remedied that this last weekend. (See also this map).
 
I’m glad I did: it’s a good area, with enough [...]

I went one for two on summits during my recent furlough from work, which was dominated by unrelenting rain.
Thunderstorms turned us back the first time that Evan and I tried Mt. Jefferson (last year), but this year we made the 5716 ft. top. It was a gloriously sunny day (although the summit itself was in a [...]

The Society for the Protection of NH Forests writes:

Concord, NH, June 15, 2009—One of New Hampshire’s most well-loved mountains needs your help. Mount Monadnock’s trails were heavily damaged during the December 2008 ice storm, and the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is organizing a clean-up effort. Forest Society staff and volunteers will [...]

I prefer short drives and long hikes, but eventually one feels a need to explore new territory. Evan, Ben and I drove up to Mt. Kearsarge Sunday, to make the trek from the Winslow State Park picnic area (elevation roughly 1820 feet) to the summit (roughly 2900 feet). There are two trails, so you can [...]

North Conway, NH – June 2, 2009 – For more than seven decades, the nonprofit Mount Washington Observatory has been bringing the science and wonder of Mount Washington to the world, helping connect countless individuals to this incredible mountain peak. On July 25, more than 300 passionate Observatory fans will show their appreciation and support [...]

THE SUNAPEE-RAGGED-KEARSARGE GREENWAY COALITION
Greenway offers 11 guided summer hikes; some for ‘slowpokes’
NEW LONDON, N.H. – The 2009 Summer Hike Schedule has been announced by the Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition.
Eleven hikes throughout the region will offer a variety of difficulty and distance. An innovation this year will be some slower-paced hikes. “The Greenway directors decided some of [...]

Last Chance to Register for NEMBA’s Trail Building & Advocacy School
 
The deadline to mail in your registration is over, however, we are extending the “phone-in” deadline until tomorrow, May 5th.  Call 800-576-3622 to register.
 
This weekend trail building and advocacy weekend will offer instruction on designing and caring for multi-use trails and topics taught by experts from [...]