Fall foliage scenic drives in New Hampshire are bountiful covering Lake Winnipesaukee, Connecticut River and a bunch of trips throughout the White Mountain region. But the perennial favorite among locals and visitors alike remains the 34 miles between Lincoln and Conway on Route 112. You can drive it in just about an hour. But you’d […]

Fall foliage in New England provides a showcase for Mother Nature. Perhaps nowhere else in America, and maybe even the world, are the fall colors as stunning and spectacular as October in New England. Fall foliage in New England really begins in August. The shortening daylight hours trigger the deciduous trees to begin the process […]

Toil and water mix on a raft trip; A Salmon River run offers something for the whole family, with berry picking, campfire singing, cave exploring, even pedicures. When the cool, deep shaft of the abandoned copper mine ended in a wall of rock, guide Mike Thurbert turned to the group and said, “Turn off your […]

As outdoor enthusiasts spend more and more time in our backcountry, a handful of skills become more and more essential.  All of these skills are easy to learn and add considerably to the overall enjoyment of spending time out-of-doors.  The key word here is enjoyment.  In order to enjoy ourselves, we must be comfortable with […]

Florida camping can be expensive. My wifa Ana and I paid $23 to camp in our conversion van one night. Of course, it was at a beautiful state park on the beach, and in the morning we saw a dolphin swimming near shore. Florida camping can be inexpensive too. While at the beach, we heard […]

In its simplicity,  fly fishing transcends the commonplace to become art itself. Years ago I used to live in the Berkshires, the heavily forested and hilly land of Western Massachusetts, home to writers, theater folk, artists of all types.  It is a beautiful place, a land rich with natural beauty.  Its rivers and lakes boast […]

The worst thing about being self-taught is the teacher.  It’s not that we men aren’t smart because we are. In this case, it’s kind of like the Driver’s Ed teacher saying, “Look, we’ll talk about the brake tomorrow, right now just get your coat and I’ll get the keys.” You’ve been hunting pheasants, quail and […]

If you’re tired of hiking the same trail or picnicking at the same park, then Geocaching may be exactly what you’re looking for.  Geocaching, pronounced gee-o-cashing, is the high tech version of a treasure hunt.  Armed with nothing but a handheld GPS unit and a thirst for excitement, you’re off for new adventures and the […]

Walleye season is just about to open and the first day is always an eye-opening experience for all.  You need to start preparing in order to enjoy maximum fishing pleasure. Although you do this every year, you still end up forgetting one or two essentials. For a perfect start this year, use the following tips […]

So you want to take your kids camping just like you did as a child with your parents of grandma or grandpa.  Opps the camp ground they took you to is now condos on the lake . Let assume you are new to camping but you have some experience as a child.  You will need […]