Great Smoky Mountains National Park
January 20, 2023
National Park #13 was the perfect long spring weekend in the mountains. … More Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Author: Nicole
I grew up in Northern New York in the shadow of the Adirondack Mountains before moving to Boston for college. I've now lived here for ten years with my partner, James, but we try to get out of the city and into nature as often as possible.
A Look Back: Summer Adventures in Coastal Maine
April 18, 2021
Summer 2020 didn’t exactly go as planned for anyone, but we tried to make the most of it with a few socially-distant getaways to New England’s largest and often most underrated state. … More A Look Back: Summer Adventures in Coastal Maine
New River Gorge, West Virginia: A Pandemic Road Trip
January 4, 2021
A whirlwind road trip in the middle of the pandemic brought me to New River Gorge, West Virginia. Little did I know, just two weeks later it would be designated the 63rd National Park. … More New River Gorge, West Virginia: A Pandemic Road Trip
Long Trail Section Hiking: Killington Peak
December 28, 2020
A few days after ending my Long Trail thru-hiking attempt, my friend, her dog, and I set off on an overnight hike up Killington Peak. … More Long Trail Section Hiking: Killington Peak
Stepping Off The Trail (For Now!)
December 21, 2020
After 14 days on the trail, I decided to step off at Lincoln Gap for now. But my resolve to finish the whole thing someday soon could not have been stronger! … More Stepping Off The Trail (For Now!)
Long Trail Day 14: A Freezing Hike Over Two of Vermont’s Tallest Mountains
December 10, 2020
Day 14 was my last real day on the trail, which left me in good spirits despite the freezing temps, 4,000 footers, and wet feet. … More Long Trail Day 14: A Freezing Hike Over Two of Vermont’s Tallest Mountains
Long Trail Day 13: A Successful Race Against the Rain
December 5, 2020
Day 13 was cut short by some bad weather, but I managed to summit two peaks before the downpour commenced. … More Long Trail Day 13: A Successful Race Against the Rain
Long Trail Day 12: Summiting Camel’s Head On My Favorite Day of the Trail
December 2, 2020
Day 12 brought me to the highest undeveloped peak in Vermont and quickly became my favorite day on the trail. It also led to a pretty big decision. … More Long Trail Day 12: Summiting Camel’s Head On My Favorite Day of the Trail
Long Trail Day 10 (and 11): The Tough Trek Down to the Interstate
November 23, 2020
Day 10 was supposed to be an easy downhill hike to the interstate, a hot shower, and a warm bed. It ended up being just the beginning of my excruciating foot and leg pain. Day 11 gave me some much needed rest. … More Long Trail Day 10 (and 11): The Tough Trek Down to the Interstate
Long Trail Day 9: Conquering Vermont’s Tallest Peak
November 19, 2020
Day 9 made me forget all about the horrible day before with a beautiful hike up Vermont’s highest mountain. … More Long Trail Day 9: Conquering Vermont’s Tallest Peak
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