New England’s Best Hassle-Free Hikes
With accessibility and amenities, ski resorts are terrific options for family-friendly hikes during the warmer months. Sugarloaf is one of four 4,000 foot peaks in…
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July, August festivities honor Mount Washington’s venerable Cog Railway
The Mount Washington Cog Railway, the first mountain–climbing cog railway in the world and the only cog railway still in operation in the United States,…Read More
Loon, Stratton projects enhance an already robust resort fat-tire scene
Mountain bikes have seen ebbs and flows in their popularity since they rolled into the heart of the American recreational mainstream in the 1980s. The…
Three amazing days at Okemo Mountain Resort
Being a fan of good times, and things that roll, I have a distinct affinity for Okemo Mountain Resort in lovely Ludlow, Vermont, during the…
At state parks, possibilities are endless for family fun
State parks around New England are so numerous and varied, you can find several that fit every recreational option possible, from ocean to inland, challenging…
A mountain biker’s guide to brewpubs
Mixing a good brew and mountain biking is as natural as serving a fresh slice of apple pie with a big scoop of vanilla ice…
Scenic Gems: 10 hassle-free hikes in the North Country
I’ve always struggled with the term "weekend warrior" because I feel like it’s too often thrown at busy families with the implication that we are…
Pats pride on display at the ’Loaf
Sugarloaf There’s nothing like the energy of having a Super Bowl contender making a run for the title during the height of ski season. And…
Speakeasy, Loon: A rewarding ribbon
If Speakeasy trail at Loon seems to tip off the kind of trail it is, Speakeasy also is one of the best anywhere to strengthen…
Kitzbuehel, Jay Peak: A true mettle tester
Among the small treasures in my memory of skiing and mountains are two occasions when the operators of Jay Peak invited me to spend a…
Stowe lodge ranked among best in North America
The Lodge at Spruce Peak (Stowe) has been named among the best ski hotels in North America by USA Today readers, landing at No. 5…
East Wind, Pats Peak: A perfect intro to ‘blue’ runs
They don’t all have to be big bruisers from the north, you know. Every time we’ve set out to sample some smaller areas, it’s about…
Maine’s Aroostook County hosting top nordic racers
A pair of major ski races will be staged later this winter in Maine’s Aroostook County near the state’s border with Quebec. The Fort Kent…
