Seeking the Source

A Four-Season Exploration of New Hampshire’s Great North Woods

Ski The Beast: Vermont’s Killington Resort
Ninety-two miles of downhill trails await skiers and snowboarders at New England’s largest ski resort.
Snow Treks: Maine Huts & Trails System
You don’t have to travel to the Alps to enjoy an exciting hut-to-hut Nordic skiing and snowshoeing adventure. It’s available close by in Maine’s breathtaking backcountry!
Cold Comfort: Cold-Water Paddling Tips
Important things to consider before launching a canoe or kayak in waters less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
ATV Playground: Jericho Mountain State Park, Berlin, NH
Spend a day or weekend riding the trails in this state park built to accommodate ATVs.
Magnificent Mount Kineo: Climb a Moosehead Lake Icon
The views from the top of this little mountain in the middle of Maine’s largest lake are spectacular—and getting to the base is an adventure in itself.
Coastal Wandering: Nasketucket Bay State Reservation, Mattapoisett, MA
Easy hiking trails lead through a variety of coastal habitats on the southeastern Massachusetts, making this a great day trip for families who want to enjoy the outdoors.
Family Affair: Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, VT
Miles of groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails await the winter adventurer at this Austrian-inspired resort in Stowe, Vermont.
Towers of Power: ATV Ride to Bingham Wind Farm, Bingham, Maine
The Bingham Wind Farm is the largest wind-power project in Maine, and makes for a fun—if somewhat surreal—ATV destination.
Urban Oasis: The Sawmill at Acushnet River Reserve, New Bedford, MA
Providing a space where inner-city residents can experience nature and explore the outdoors.
Northern Maine ATV: Hastings Falls, Mount Chase
A ride to this secluded waterfall makes the perfect half-day ATV trip.
The Connecticut River Paddler’s Trail
Paddle and camp your way along the Connecticut River from its source to the sea via this spectacular trail!
Hiking the Mattapoisett River Reserve
Well-groomed trails wind through this series of former cranberry bogs and woodlands, providing exercise and close-up views of wildlife.

Magnificent Mount Kineo
Join ENE host Tom Richardson on an autumn climb up Mount Kineo on Maine’s Moosehead Lake.
Paddling the Slocums River, S. Dartmouth, Massachusetts
This scenic estuary in southeastern Massachusetts makes a great day paddle in a canoe or kayak.
Hunting Grounds: Cape Cod Flats Fishing
Fly fishing for stripers on the sprawling sand flats of Cape Cod, on foot, isn’t easy—but that’s why we do it.
Seeking the Source: Fall Trailer
Explore New England’s host Tom Richardson and filmmaker AJ Derosa have been gathering footage for ENE’s first feature film. See what they’ve been up to!
Winni Awakening
Join ENE host Tom Richardson as he experiences the annual rebirth of New Hampshire’s largest lake through a salmon-trolling trip and a mid-May kayak excursion to Stonedam Island.
Great North Woods Winter
The Great North Woods of New Hampshire (also called the North Country Region) doesn’t shut down in winter. In fact, it may see more visitors than the summer...

Case Winkler Pack Axe
This small, sharp, and durable axe can handle a wide variety of camp duties.
Slumberjack Nightfall 3 Tent
A lightweight, easy-to-rig tent for backpacking or hunting.
MUCK Women’s Arctic Ice Mid Boot
Waterproof, warm, and comfortable boots that grip on the ice.
Wanderlust Complete Hammock Camping Kit
Everything you need for hanging out in the woods!
Simms West Fork Jacket
Stay warm on the water with this lightweight, waterproof jacket.
Gill Dry Bags
These waterproof bags are just the ticket for keeping clothes and gear safe and dry.
Hobie Mirage Passport 12 Kayak
A versatile, hands-free fishing kayak for fresh or salt water.
Gill Waterproof Outdoor Socks
These waterproof socks will keep you warm and dry no matter what outdoor activity you prefer.
Old Town Topwater 120 PDL Fishing Kayak
A pedal-driven fishing machine designed for freshwater and salt.
Costa WaterWoman Polarizing Sunglasses
A new performance frame style designed specifically for women who love the water.
Old Town Discovery 119 Solo Sportsman
A versatile canoe/kayak hybrid that meets the demands of fishermen, hunters, and other solo paddlers.
Off Grid Tools Survival Axe
By Dan Mathers When I received the new survival axe from Off Grid Tools, I couldn’t wait to take it backpacking and see how it held up to life...