by Kim | Jun 22, 2023 | Day Trip, New England, Paddle
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...
by Kim | Dec 14, 2021 | Day Trip, Hike, New England
Another local gem we like to visit is the Andres Institute, the area’s largest outdoor sculpture park in Brookline, NH. They have over 100 outdoor sculptures and more than 10 miles of hiking trails on the 140 acre property. Fun fact – the property used to...
by Kim | Oct 14, 2021 | Adventure Resources, Day Trip, Hike
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...
by Sam | Sep 23, 2021 | Day Trip, Eat, New England
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. ...
by Kim | Aug 19, 2021 | Day Trip, Hike, New England
Looking for a nature walk? I highly recommend Horse Hill Nature Preserve in Merrimack, NH. The 500+ acre property has nicely maintained trails, streams, ponds and swamps. Sam and I went with four of our five kids and Sam’s dog, Maisel. The mosquitos kept us...
by Kim | Aug 16, 2021 | Day Trip, New England
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...