Tom Richardson, Author at Explore New England

March 27, 2024

How I Got That Shot: Pileated Pair

Learn how nature photographer Peter Gray captured this remarkable photo of two juvenile pileated woodpeckers.

Tom RichardsonAdventures, Blog

March 19, 2024

Winnipesaukee Ice-Out Earliest on Record

New ice-out date breaks 2016 record by a day.

Tom RichardsonNews

March 7, 2024

Winter Snowfall Lacking in New England

Many ski resorts forced to close earlier than normal.

Tom RichardsonNews

March 5, 2024

Boston Outdoor Expo to Premiere in April

New expo to feature outdoor brands, services, and speakers.

Tom RichardsonNews

March 3, 2024

Islands for All

Sample several islands off Stonington on the fabulous Maine Island Trail.

Tom RichardsonMid Coast, Paddle, Videos

March 1, 2024

Outdoor Heritage

Learn about the Rangeley Region’s long ties to the natural world at this fascinating museum.

Tom RichardsonBlock Island, Videos

March 1, 2024

Book Review: AMC’s Best Day Hikes in Connecticut & Rhode Island by Steve Fagin, Rene Laubach and Charles W.G. Smith

A remarkably thorough guide to 60 hiking trails in southern New England.

Tom RichardsonBlog, Gear, Hike

February 29, 2024

Fishing Family

Take a party boat trip with Al Gauron’s Deep-Sea Fishing and learn about the Gaurons’ long history of taking people fishing out of Hampton, New Hampshire.

Tom RichardsonFishing, Seacoast, Videos

February 26, 2024

Jewels of the West Branch

A drift-boat fly fishing trip along the West Branch of the Penobscot River with guide Dan Legere yields treasure in the form of wild landlocked salmon and brook trout.

Tom RichardsonBoat, Fishing, Northern Maine, Videos