Author Archives: Jeff Senterman
Off the beaten path in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with the Ice Gulch
Ice Gulch is located in Randolph, New Hampshire, just to the north of the very popular Appalachia Trailhead, but it feels like a world away from the crowds and trails there. The trails to the north of Appalachian are little used, quiet, and explore a number of unique areas. On this trip, explored the Ice […]
Seeing the Catskills (and myself) on CNN!
I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by CNN as part of their Off the Beaten Path segment, which aired the first weekend of January. In the (short) segment I kick it off by talking about the Catskill Park, along with the Catskills Visitor Center. Grateful for the opportunity to help welcome folks to […]
Goose Eye Mountain – Gem of a hike in Maine’s Mahoosuc Range!
Goose Eye Mountain and Mount Carlo are part of the rugged Mahoosuc Range in Western Maine, just to the northeast of the main parts of the White Mountain National Forest.
Exploring Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains and the Forty Foot Hole
Mountains in Oklahoma? We had already discovered the Ouachita Mountains in 2021, but in 2022, we were introduced to the Wichita Mountains, which offer a rocky, rugged, and desert like environment to explore with mountains reaching about 1500′ in elevation above the surrounding plains. For our first trip to the area with our tour guides […]
Catskill Center’s 2022 Hike for the Catskills!
Get ready for a summer hiking challenge and help preserve the Catskills as the Catskill Center offers “Hike for the Catskills.” The four-week challenge involves setting a campaign goal and then hitting the trails.
Looping Blackhead Mountain with a side of Black Dome Mountain in the Catskills
Part of the Catskill 3500 peaks in the Catskills, Blackhead Mountain offers a great loop hike of about 5 miles from the Big Hollow Trailhead parking area.
Hiking the Wildcats
The Wildcats are a rugged section of the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire that offers some amazing views of Mount Washington and the Presidentials in the White Mountains. The trail is a mix of rocky, steep, and muddy sections that is definitely on the difficult side of hikes in this region. We hiked the Wildcats […]
Catskill Strategic Planning Advisory Group (CAG) Interim Report
Established in the fall of 2020 in response to the increasing levels of use in the Catskill Park, the Catskill Strategic Planning Advisory Group (CAG), was appointed by NYSDEC Commissioner Seggos. As one of the members who was appointed to this group, I’ve had an opportunity to work together with a wide variety of stakeholders […]
Hiking Caribou Mountain – A small mountain with mighty views tucked into the northeastern corner of the White Mountain National Forest
Located in the northwestern corner of the White Mountain National Forest, just over the state line in Maine — Caribou Mountain may not seem like much based on elevation, but this 7.3 mile loop hike gives you some amazing views of the White Mountains to the east, and the mountains of western Maine to the […]
Remembrance
A week ago I was driving back with Moe from Albany and my Dad called my cell phone, something he never does. I answered and he quickly told me that my Mom had been taken to the hospital after losing consciousness in the car as he was driving in Woodstock. My Dad isn’t one to […]
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