The hike to Giant Falls via the Peabody Brook Trail is a scenic and moderately challenging hike that offers beautiful views of 80-foot tall Giant Falls not too far from the village of Gorham in the northern White Mountains.

Two of the higher trailless peaks in the Catskills, Sleeping Lion Mountain (3391′) and Halcott Mountain (3509′) are accessible from Route 42 in the north central region of the Catskill Park. Halcott Mountain is one of the Catskill 3500 Peaks, while Sleeping Lion is part of the Catskill Hundred Highest peaks. Besides being on these […]

As part of the lead up to the Catskill Center’s annual Fall Benefit, I had the opportunity to be on The Roundtable to discuss the benefit, the work of the Catskill Center, and what led me personally to my work in the region. It was a real treat to discuss all of this, and listen […]

Mount Greylock is the highest mountain in Massachusetts, standing tall at 3,491 feet and makes a great hike!

Hike for the Catskills is an opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the Catskills while helping to protect critical Catskills habitats, keep our lands and waters wild (even at the most popular hiking destinations), and advocate for our communities and the Catskill Park. This month-long event is meant for everyone! From complete beginners to […]

Earlier this year, Moe and I had a chance to spend a long weekend in Shenandoah National Park and get in some hiking along our travels on Skyline Drive. One of our stops was a hike up Mary’s Rock. Mary’s Rock is very popular destination in Shenandoah National Park, for a reason! It’s an incredibly […]

I had the chance to enjoy a number of different backpacks in 2022, which is something I hadn’t been able to really enjoy since thru hiking the Northville Placid Trail in 2020. I find it a completely different experience than day hiking, different even from some of the marathon day hikes I’ve done. Backpacking is […]

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 […]

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 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.