Season 3
Rangeley Lakes Region, Maine
Explore the beautiful Rangeley Lakes Region of western Maine through fly fishing the famed Kennebago River, kayaking on Haley Pond, mountain biking at Saddleback Mountain, a wildlife photography session on the backroads, and camping at Rangeley Lake State Park. The episode also features a visit to the Outdoor Heritage Museum, the historic Rangeley Inn & Tavern, and dining at Parkside & Main.
Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire
Fall excursions on and around Lake Winnipesaukee include a pontoon-boat trip to Wolfeboro and Alton Bay, unique local wine-making with Hermit Woods Winery, paddling to Ragged Island with the Lake Winnipesaukee Association, hiking famous Mount Major, and a visit to curious Kimball Castle.
Hampshire County, Massachusetts
An exploration of this diverse western Massachusetts county features gravel biking along the Westfield River and Gilbert A Bliss forest with Adventures East outfitters, hiking Mount Warner Reservation, paddling the Connecticut and Swift Rivers, a visit to Carr’s Ciderhouse, biking the Norwottuck Rail Trail, and a locally sourced picnic lunch.
Rangeley Lakes Region, Maine
Explore the beautiful Rangeley Lakes Region of western Maine through fly fishing the famed Kennebago River, kayaking on Haley Pond, mountain biking at Saddleback Mountain, a wildlife photography session on the backroads, and camping at Rangeley Lake State Park. The episode also features a visit to the Outdoor Heritage Museum, the historic Rangeley Inn & Tavern, and dining at Parkside & Main.
Lake Winnipesaukee, NH
Fall excursions on and around Lake Winnipesaukee include a pontoon-boat trip to Wolfeboro and Alton Bay, unique local wine-making with Hermit Woods Winery, paddling to Ragged Island with the Lake Winnipesaukee Association, hiking famous Mount Major, and a visit to curious Kimball Castle.
Hampshire County, Massachusetts
An exploration of this diverse western Massachusetts county features gravel biking along the Westfield River, hiking Mount Warner Reservation, paddling the Connecticut and Swift Rivers, a visit to Carr’s Ciderhouse, biking the Norwottuck Rail Trail, and a locally sourced picnic lunch with Adventure East outfitters.
Northwest Maine
A two-day northwestern Maine snowmobile trek yields winter adventures and stops in Jackman, Pittston Farm, The Forks, Grand Falls on the Dead River, and a ride to the top of Coburn Mountain.
Hampton, New Hampshire
Discover a different side of this popular New Hampshire Seacoast town through surfing, deep-sea fishing, paddleboarding, and kayaking through the maze of saltmarsh channels that wind behind the harbor. You’ll also learn about Hampton Beach State Park and its robust lifeguard-training program.
Bethel & Oxford, Maine
Winter adventures in the Bethel area, including cross-country skiing at Carters X-Country Ski Center, sampling the new XNHAT multi-use trail, a trip to the Oxbow Beer Garden and XC ski center in Oxford, a stay at the Holidae House B&B, a visit to the magical Bethel Ice Palace, and fat biking at the Bethel Inn Resort with Inland Woods & Trails.
Northwest Maine
A two-day northwestern Maine snowmobile trek yields winter adventures and stops in Jackman, Pittston Farm, The Forks, Grand Falls on the Dead River, and a ride to the top of Coburn Mountain.
Hampton, New Hampshire
Discover a different side of this popular New Hampshire Seacoast town through surfing, deep-sea fishing, paddleboarding, and kayaking through the maze of saltmarsh channels that wind behind the harbor. You’ll also learn about Hampton Beach State Park and its robust lifeguard-training program.
Bethel & Oxford, Maine
Winter adventures in the Bethel area, including cross-country skiing at Carter’s X-Country Ski Center, sampling the new XNHAT multi-use trail, a trip to the Oxbow Beer Garden and XC ski trails in Oxford, a stay at the Holidae House B&B, a visit to the magical Bethel Ice Palace, and fat biking at the Bethel Inn Resort with Inland Woods & Trails.
East Haddam & Old Lyme, Connecticut
Take a trip along the lower Connecticut River as it flows from East Haddam to Long Island Sound. This episode samples the river through camping on the Connecticut River Paddlers’ Trail in East Haddam, boating along beautiful Selden Creek, kayak-fishing near the river mouth for trophy striped bass with Black Hall Outfitters, and a kayak ecotour of the stunning Great Island marshes in Old Lyme.
South County, Rhode Island
Early fall in South County, Rhode Island, opens new possibilities for exploration, including rail-trail biking, surfing along Narragansett Beach, paddling spectacular Ninigret Pond in Charlestown, and ocean fishing for a variety of bottom fish. Also featured is a visit to George’s of Galilee restaurant, where the chef prepares a fresh-caught tautog lunch, plus a tour of the Matunuck Oyster farm and Matunuck Oyster Bar.
Moosehead Lake Region, Maine
A visit to Maine’s Moosehead Lake Region is never boring, and this fall episode features an Oktoberfest celebration at Turning Page Farm, ATV riding with Moosehead Motorsports, boat camping on a Moosehead island, hiking Mount Kineo, boating at Moosehead Marina, a trip to the B52 crash site memorial on Elephant Mountain and more.
East Haddam & Old Lyme, CT
Take a trip along the lower Connecticut River as it flows from East Haddam to Long Island Sound. This episode samples the river through camping on the Connecticut River Paddlers’ Trail in East Haddam, boating along beautiful Selden Creek, kayak-fishing near the river mouth for trophy striped bass with Black Hall Outfitters, and a kayak ecotour of the stunning Great Island marshes in Old Lyme.
South County, Rhode Island
Early fall in South County, Rhode Island, opens new possibilities for exploration, including rail-trail biking, surfing along Narragansett Beach, paddling spectacular Ninigret Pond in Charlestown, and ocean fishing. Also featured is a visit to George’s of Galilee restaurant, where the chef prepares a fresh-caught tautog and seabass lunch, plus a tour of the Matunuck Oyster farm and Matunuck Oyster Bar.
Moosehead Lake Region, Maine
A visit to Maine’s Moosehead Lake Region is never boring, and this fall episode features an Oktoberfest celebration at Turning Page Farm, ATV riding with Moosehead Motorsports, boat camping on a Moosehead island, hiking Mount Kineo, boating at Moosehead Marina, a trip to the B52 crash site memorial on Elephant Mountain and more!
Great North Woods, New Hampshire
The northernmost reaches of New Hampshire have long drawn visitors and vacationers, and ENE retraces their steps in this summer exploration of the Great North Woods region. Kayaking, hiking, fly fishing for trout, moose-watching, and camping all play into this episode, which also includes a look at two of the region’s venerable sporting lodges.
Kennebunk & Wells, Maine
Coastal wanderings in southeastern Maine’s Kennebunk and Wells area lead to the Mousam River estuary and some striped bass fishing, kayaking and hiking through the spectacular Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge, and a meeting with the godfather of Maine winter surfing—Tomas Wiley.
Block Island, Rhode Island
When summer ends, Block Island quickly settles into off-season mode, leaving plenty of room and time for exploring its natural wonders. This episode samples an array of outdoor activities ranging from surf casting for striped bass to bird banding with the Nature Conservancy. Also on tap are a visit to restored Southeast Light and hiking one of the many protected parcels of land on the island.
Great North Woods, New Hampshire
The northernmost reaches of New Hampshire have long drawn visitors and vacationers, and ENE’s Tom Richardson retraces their steps to do a little “rusticating” of his own. Kayaking, hiking, fishing, moose-watching and camping all play into this episode, which also includes a look at two of the region’s venerable sporting lodges.
Kennebunk & Wells, Maine
Coastal wanderings in southeastern Maine lead to the Mousam River for some striped bass fishing, a look at the environmental challenges facing the river, kayaking and hiking in the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge, and an encounter with the godfather of Maine surfing.
Block Island, Rhode Island
When summer ends, Block Island quickly settles into off-season mode, leaving plenty of room and time for exploring its natural wonders. This episode samples an array of outdoor activities ranging from surf casting for striped bass to bird banding with the Nature Conservancy. Also on tap are a visit to restored Southeast Light and hiking one of the many protected parcels of land on the island.
Berkshires, Massachusetts
The Berkshires offer lots of activities to make a winter visit worthwhile. This episode visits the revitalized Bousquet Mountain ski and snowboard area, ice fishing for panfish and smelt on Lake Onota, and fat-tire biking in Pittsfield State Forest.
Berkshires, Massachusetts
The Berkshires offer lots of activities to make a winter visit worthwhile. This episode visits the revitalized Bousquet Mountain ski and snowboard area, ice fishing for panfish and smelt on Lake Onota, and fat-tire biking in Pittsfield State Forest.
