Dogsledding with Polly Mahoney of Newry, Maine, is no sleigh ride.
 
On the lake, fellow riders abound. They slide on skis and snowboards, tethered to 14-meter kites. And they relax in harnesses, dragging gloves through the powder, turning flips and tricks.
 
For writer Heather Atwell, the invitation was irresistible: join Ski Maine executive director Greg Sweetser as part of a team of eight with the goal of hitting all of the Pine Tree State's 17 ski mountains in a single long weekend last January. From Saddleback to Sugarloaf, from Big Rock to Bear Mountain. She agreed as soon as she was asked.
 
Four strength training exercises to help you get fit! Whether you’re planning a multi-day paddle trip, a hike in the Whites, or a bike ride with friends, training your core muscle group will help you improve strength, flexibility, and balance. The core muscles stabilize the lumbar spine and pelvis, contributing to a strong foundation. “Core conditioning helps you move efficiently and makes people less prone to overuse injuries,” says Will Kirousis of Tri-Hard Sports Conditioning Systems in central Massachusetts. “These types of exercises are functional and work your body in the way it was designed to move.”
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Witness the pulse on these four river hikes, selected for their accessibility, ease, and rushing scenery. Enjoy the life of the riverside and the refreshment of cool water in the hot summer. But be careful when you’re out there and never underestimate the power of a river.
The canoe is an evolutionary marvel, a basic design that, like sharks in the natural world, cannot be improved upon, only varied subtly to best suit its intended purpose. Choosing a canoe therefore depends less on overall design and more on what you plan to do with it.
The Appalachian Trail travels through the Northeast for 1,166 miles, from Harpers Ferry to the summit of Katahdin in Maine. Along the way, it journeys through profound natural diversity, pauses at mind-bending views, and spans the breadth of Northeast hiking experiences. You may never hike the entire AT, but you can still revel in some of its greatest highlights on these exceptional sections.
Some of my favorite fishing experiences —and even a few of my largest trout—have come in the higher ponds on or near the Appalachian Trail in Maine and Vermont's Long Trail.
It’s not that these are the 18 best holes in New England, or the hardest, or the prettiest, though some certainly are. These holes are here because as golfers we’ve all taken something from them and left something of ourselves between their tees and greens. These holes have challenged us, cajoled us, awed us. They’ve filled our personal scorecards with memories.
Love the beach but hate crowds, traffic, and the oiled masses? In New England, summer mania regularly inundates coastal destinations with sand-loving hordes, making it difficult to quietly commune with the sea. Consider opting instead for these peaceful strands, which offer long stretches of lesser-traveled oceanfront for hiking, exploring, and simply soaking it all in.
You've seen the video with Dr. Charlie Innis of the New England Aquarium in "Faces of New England." So, just what is the status of Sea Turtle protection efforts? Don't many of them die in fishnets and, as a result, are threatened with extinction?
My search for the ideal backcountry rods continued for several years. But I am pleased to say that it is now over. I'm writing a new book on Appalachian trout and ecology that is requiring both airplane travel and back-country hiking. Here are the rods that do the job wonderfully.
In the face of unprecedented warnings about global warming and an opportunity to mitigate our dependence on fossil fuels, the 130-turbine Cape Wind project proposed for Nantucket Sound presents an opportunity to tap into abundant renewable energy. The is the first large-scale offshore wind project in America. Reportedly, it will provide power for 75 percent of the Cape and Islands. The public hearings kick off next week in Massachusetts.
“Rock Snot.” It sounds like a gag item your 13-year old created with a chemistry set—or perhaps just the nickname he came up with to annoy his sister. The reality, however, is not funny. “Rock Snot” is actually the nickname for a freshwater algae Didymosphenia geminata, or didymo for short.
Thousands of acres are protected each year through the work of dedicated environmental groups, land trusts, and concerned individuals. Aided by federal, state, and local funding, their efforts have paved the way for dozens of newly conserved parklands. these four locations stand out as inspirational examples—and as opportunities for fresh outdoor adventure in New England.
So how do you decide if a college is right—or even what schools are worth a visit? After looking at majors and programs, academic quality, facilities, dorms, etc., you eventually get around to the really important question: What is the fly-fishing like? After all, the prospective student is considering investing four important years of their life … or five, or six, if the fishing is really good. And for mom and dad, that’s a lot of parent weekends. And after all, you’re paying the bills, so shouldn’t you get a few good fishing vacations out of this?
After a long hike, your feet can feel pulped like an orange. Beaten by rocks, bruised by miles of rugged trail, they beg for a breather at day’s end in a pair of comfortable sandals. Or perhaps your sandal-clad feet spend time on river jaunts, wading through turbulent waters from swimming hole to trout-filled pool. Whatever your needs, from outdoor adventure to walking around town, the right pair of sandals should stay securely, and comfortably, attached to your feet in the conditions you expect to use them in.
Even when you're pedaling uphill, even in the rain, there's no better way to see the fall foliage up close than from the seat of a bicycle.
There's the food. There's the backroads. And of course of the splendid foliage. The secret to savoring New Hampshire's Monadnock region is to drive slowly and stop often.
Family ritual on a hillside of balsam, fir, and Scotch pine--For 10 years, now, our family has been getting our Christmas trees from a little mom-and-pop tree farm over on South Road in Canaan, New Hampshire. Part of the ritual is getting there.
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