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.Read More

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.Read More

Providing a space where inner-city residents can experience nature and explore the outdoors.Read More

Well-groomed trails wind through this series of former cranberry bogs and woodlands, providing exercise and close-up views of wildlife.Read More

This easy day hike for families offers a variety of wonders, both natural and manmade.Read More

The Great North Woods of New Hampshire features a host of trails that can be hiked with snowshoes during winter. Here are a handful of easy ones to tackle. Huntington Cascades: The beautiful and easily accessible Dixville Notch State Park on Rte. 26 has many year-round accessible trails that offer wonderful snowshoeing. These include the Huntington Cascades Trail, which runs .4 mile (round-trip) from the trailhead at the Wayside parking area to the Upper Cascades, a series of frozen waterfalls....Read More

Try this terrific, scenic and easy hike in the Camden area. Text & Photos by Tom Richardson If you’re looking for good way to stretch your legs while visiting Camden, Maine, take a short hike up scenic Mount Battie (height 780 feet) in nearby Camden Hills State Park. To reach the main trailhead, head north up Main Street (Rte. 1) through town, hang a left on Mountain Street (Rte. 52) then turn right on Megunticook Street. You’ll find the parking...Read More

In Dixville Notch State Park, some 12 miles east of the town of Colebrook on Rte. 26, you’ll find several hiking trails suitable for families and beginner-level hikers. One of these is the Huntington Cascades trail, which is just 0.4 miles round-trip.Read More