Starting out from Cricket Hill, we passed headwaters of the Roaring Brook. I think Anna and Jason will like to see that photo, as Jason grew up on Roaring Brook Road in Conway. The trails that Tony and I had scoped out for the hike were suitable to the hot weather in the deep shade… Continue reading

Onward and Upward we went! A rise of 1106 feet on rocky basalt trails. It was quite splendid and very wonderful and I feel like I really accomplished something today. We were inspired by the thought of reaching the “Horse Caves” made famous after the failed attempt of Shays Rebellion in 1786 when returning Revolutionary… Continue reading

We had a full day of hiking 5 miles on rocky trails with a steady climb to the top of the mountain, then a rocky and very beautiful 2.8 miles back down after having lunch at the top. The views were long distance and exhilarating. We were delighted to see so many Clintonia (a Spring… Continue reading

We had an energetic, long, full of fun and fungus hike. Can anyone tell me what those black fungus are in the first photo? They were about 2″ tall, and, for such a small size, were quite menacing! Our trek started at hiker friend Deb’s beautiful home. Deb has a complicated broken arm with extensive… Continue reading