If you find yourself in outdoor spaces you’ve probably come across the letters LNT or term leave no trace, but do you know what it means? Leave no trace is a non profit organization that was founded in 1994, although the concept has been around for much longer. It may seem pretty obvious and straight […]
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Grayson Highlands State Park is best known for the wild ponies that you can find along the Appalachian trail. I knew I was going to pass nearby so of course I had to stop and see if I would have any luck there. Keep reading if you’d like to hear more about exactly how I
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Virginia’s state parks are consistently rated as some of the best in the nation and Grayson Highlands is no exception. With views of the two tallest mountains in the state, Mount Rogers and Whitetop mountain,(both sitting over 5,000 feet tall), access to the Appalachian trail, and the main attraction, the Grayson Highlands wild ponies, there
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Florida has a lot of hidden gems but possibly the most unique attractions are the stunning blue springs scattered throughout the state. There are over 1,000 springs in total, each with their own identifying features and appeal. My mom and I head down pretty frequently to see family, and have made it our goal to
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Camden, Maine is one of the most beautiful coastal towns in New England. It has stunning mountain views, gorgeous coastlines, a charming downtown, lighthouses, and no shortage of sailboats. Probably the most iconic spot out of all of these is the view of Camden Harbor from the top of Mount Battie. The Trail There are
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Last Sunday morning I found myself in Boston at around 6 AM after giving my mom a ride to the airport. I’d been debating going up to the mountains after to photograph the foliage but a rainstorm a few days ago seemed to have wiped out most of the color. A friend had mentioned that
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This fall season I had very limited time to spend in the White Mountains to see the foliage so I had to make it count! I planned to drive a big loop through all the notches. A lot of the places along this drive were short little roadside stops that required very little time, but
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When to Plan Your New Hampshire Lupine Trip With the exception of foliage season, the end of spring when the lupines in New Hampshire are in bloom may be one of the most popular times of year. Typically peak season for lupines in New Hampshire will be between the first and second week of June.
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Every community has its own set of rules that you’re somehow expected to know even if you’re new to the group. Some of them may be obvious and straightforward but others you may not have thought of unless you were told otherwise. So, if you’re new to the hiking community and want to make sure
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Spring hiking can be some of the trickiest conditions to hike for. Between the frequent rain storms, changing temperatures, and snow that seems to come out of nowhere sometimes you really need to be prepared for all seasons. With that said… here are some things to keep in mind when preparing for your spring hike!
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