“And all at once summer collapsed into fall…” Oscar Wilde Fall is finally here. The days are shorter and the temperatures are dropping. The high mountain summits are already full of snow and ice, and before we know, it lower elevations will be too. With the change of the seasons, we need to remember that […]
Getting Back to Camping with a Baby
Exploration and being outdoors does not have to stop after having a baby. What may seem like a small adventure to you will be a big adventure for your child. In fact, learning to camp and hike with your baby is a journey within itself. Gear Although we did a lot of hiking throughout the […]
Primitive Camping on the Long Trail
One of the many amazing aspects of the Long Trail is its shelter and privy system. With over 70 designated overnight sites, you can plan to reach a shelter every night, but sometimes things don’t go according to plan; you may have pushed yourself too far and are not able to make it to the […]
Bear Can Options
Forest Service officials announced July 24th that they are implementing a Forest Order for the entire Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) geared toward minimizing black bear and human encounters and interactions. The order specifies proper food storage and prohibits leaving food or refuse on National Forest system lands in Vermont. The Order was issued to provide […]
Hiking the Long Trail with Your Dog
My dogs are some of my favorite hiking companions. When I decided to thru-hike the Long Trail, I knew I wanted to bring them along for the adventure. So, in 2015, I spent 21 days hiking the trail with my husband, Dan, and our two dogs: Mika, a then 6-year-old husky mix, and Lucy, a […]
