Paddling at Kimball Pond in Dunbarton

Paddling at Kimball Pond in Dunbarton

When I was a kid, my dad used to take me and my brother fishing and canoeing on Kimball Pond in Dunbarton, NH.  I have many great memories of the time we spent there, especially ice fishing with my cousins and uncles. The kids would wear ice skates while the adults...
Planning for a Hike With Kids

Planning for a Hike With Kids

Seth and I have been hiking for more than 25 years. In fact, we first met when we were both working at a mountaineering shop in Manchester. By then he had hiked the NH four thousand footers a few times, and several in winter. I didn’t hike “the...
Breath Deeply, Fall is in the Air

Breath Deeply, Fall is in the Air

It’s that time of year again. That wonderful time of year in New England when the air starts to crisp, the smell of fire wood burning makes you breath deep, the leaves give a satisfying crunch beneath your feet and all things pumpkin and apple make their appearance. ...
House by the Side of the Road, Wilton, NH

House by the Side of the Road, Wilton, NH

My mom loves houseplants. She had them all around the house where I grew up. It was a log cabin with beams overhead in the living room which had spider plants, pothos, and other vine plants hanging down. It was awesome. I love plants too, and I want to be a plant lady...