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Appalachian Trail Work Party

May 30, 2016

Earlier this month, I attended my first work party on the Appalachian Trail. If you've ever wondered how hiking trails stay nice and pretty all year long, it's because of work parties. Basically, a group of outdoor enthusiasts get together to help ma...

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Appalachian Trail: Undermountain Parking to Bear Mountain

February 8, 2016

Snow...lots and lots of snow on this hike! As with most things in life, to be a successful hiker takes a certain level of preparation. Given the current winter conditions, I was sure to dress in several layers and even went the extra step (no pun ...

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Appalachian Trail: Lion’s Head to Bear Mountain

January 11, 2016

Lion's Head, Riga Shelter, and Bear Mountain. Wow, what an amazing day today was! Call me crazy, but I just spent the day hiking nine miles in below freezing temperatures (no joke - my water bottle froze), and I honestly couldn't feel any more exh...

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Camping in Connecticut

August 8, 2015

I used to love camping as a kid, but probably haven't been in over a decade. So, when my 5 year old nephew asked me to camp out for 'Family Night' at his summer camp, I was pretty excited! Thankfully, my aunt is pretty much an expert at camping an...

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