by Paty | Aug 23, 2018 | Day Hikes, Northeast
Acadia National Park was always on our short list of parks to visit. However, with such a large population in the Northeast, it’s not all that surprising that this park can get packed – especially in the brief summer season. The Popular Sights I don’t have...
by Paty | Aug 20, 2018 | Northeast, The Great Outdoors
My legs were pretty smoked in the days following our summit of Mt. Katahdin. Even with several weeks of conditioning under my belt, that hike was still a demanding endeavor. I didn’t feel too beat up the day we climbed the mountain. My knees were just a bit...
by Paty | Aug 16, 2018 | Appalachian Trail, Day Hikes, Northeast
Mount Katahdin holds a special place in many long distance hikers’ hearts. Perhaps one reason is because it’s synonymous with the end of their Appalachian Trail thru-hike. It’s the revered finish line for 4 to 6 months of marathon...
by Paty | Aug 15, 2018 | Northeast, US High Points
Order of Visit: High Point #2 Date Visited: August 12, 2018 Route Taken: Tuckerman Ravine Trail from the AMC Pinkham Notch Lodge (8.2 miles roundtrip) Type of Terrain: This trail includes steep trails and rock scrambling near the summit. The trail gains...
by Paty | Aug 1, 2018 | Northeast, US High Points
Order of Visit: High Point #1 Date Visited: July 24, 2018 (and again on September 5, 2019) Route Taken: Appalachian Trail via the Hunt Trailhead – 10.4 miles roundtrip Type of Terrain: Steep, well-defined trails, followed by some Class 3 rock scrambling....
