Around New England

What an amazing adventure up The Cog Railway we had!  Join us as we tell you about how we ended up being invited to share our experience with all of you.  This locomotive has been taking people to the summit of the highest mountain in the northeast since 1869!  It has grades as steep as 38% which makes it the 2nd steepest railway in the world.  

This is an excellent way to see the summit of Mount Washington without putting in the h...

This week we are prepping for summertime activities with a visit to Plum Island off the northeast coast of Massachusetts.  This beautiful island has a park with many short walkabouts that we explored one trail at a time.  The dunes, beaches and salty marshes are a sanctuary for bird watchers (or birders?  Is that really a thing?).  We discuss the different trail options including some spectacular beach access spots.  

After explori...

Camden Maine is not only one of our favorite little seacoast towns to visit, but it's a great place to get some fun hiking in too!  Join us as we hiked around Camden Hills State Park.  We started by going up Mount Megunticook to the Ocean Lookout via the Megunticook trail, then headed over to Mount Battie via the Tablelands Trail, and returned to the parking lot via the Nature Trail.  Although the weather wasn't ideal, we enjoyed t...

We hiked Mount Jackson mid April. There was a still a lot of snow and ice, but it was beautiful! Listen to why getting the NH safe card is a good idea, accidents can happen to anyone anytime. Why packing a headlamp, spikes (is that what they're called?) and some Tylenol in your bag is also a good idea! 

Our after hike meal was at my personal favorite When Pigs Fly restaurant in Kittery, ME. If you're heading up to Maine this summer...

While G is away for work, Mike gets out and does some solo hiking, and decided to do a solo podcast about it too!  He explored three fun NH Hikes that were new to him.  First he discussses Artist Bluffs along with Bald Mountain.  A fun loop that hits two mountains and a beautiful lake was next at Pawtuckaway State Park.  Lastly he finally conquered the famous Mount Monandnock!  Listen to hear about his adventures, his ratings of ea...

Hiking one of NH 48 4,000 footers was a success. We hiked Mount Pierce Aril 4, 2025. We experience weather changes and maybe all 4 season in one day on one hike. 

We also chat about the huts you can rent from the AMC. Have you ever stayed at one?

Check out trail conditions HERE around New England.

After the hike we headed home for a well deserved dinner. We got burgers from our favorite burger place around BRGR-BAR. Go check them o...

This week we discuss a classic New England landmark, Fenway Park! Being lifelong New Englanders, we are biased but we agree Fenway is the coolest ballpark!

We discuss the history of the ballpark, some facts about the Red Sox, some of our own baseball memories there, and of course our favorite....The Fenway Concert Series!  

Boston is well known for their food.  If your schedule allows, We recommend hitting up the North End prior to...

Today we chat about our experience with Maple weekend in the state of Vermont. This is a statewide event in March. You can checkout VermontMaple.org for upcoming events and a list of farms and sugar shacks. 

We visited two farms Baird & Bourdon Farm.

Baird Farm is in in North Chittenden and you can schedule your free tour on their website!

We also visited Bourdon Farm in Woodstock, VT. Not able to visit Vermont? You can order m...

Join us for an incredible weekend away in Bar Harbor, Maine! On the drive up we stopped at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to see the trolls!  

Check out Thomas Dambo website for more information on the artist who creates the trolls.

Once we arrived in Bar Harbor the timing of the tide allowed us to hike across to Bar Island.  We had dinner at the Upper Deck which was close to our Airbnb.

The next day we went to Acadia National Pa...

A couple of our favorite local to us hikes Mt A & the Vaughn Woods. 

We talk about the trails at each place. And how these are great family friendly hikes for any ability and age. Mt. A in York Maine does have an access road so if hiking ins't in your day dirve to the top and check out the views.

While Vaugh Woods is in South Berwick Maine. A little more off the beaten path and not as busy during tourist season.

Check out the r...

Visiting Rhode Island for just a weekend? Here are some of the highlights we think you should visit. Of course you should check out Newport, but that isn't the only beautiful spot in this state. Add Jamestown to your list. Jamestown is just over the bridge from Newport with some cute shops, bakeries and some jaw dropping spots to walk around Jamestown is a must visit on our list. 

Narragansett is one of our favorite spots with grea...

Come hike another 52 with a view with us! This is a two peak adventure that is just over 4 miles. It was a gorgeous fall day. We understand why these mountains earn a spot on NH 52 with a view list!  After the hike we enjoyed some snacks at Woodstock Inn Brewery in Woodstock, NH.

If you want to see pictures of this hike check out our Instagram: Around New England Hiking and we'll see you on the trails! 

We also share blog posts lik...

Ever wondered how to choose your first 4,000-footer to hike? In this episode, we spill the beans on why we picked Mt. Osceola as our introduction to the NH 48 4K club. We dive into the details of the trail, share the stunning views (spoiler: they don't disappoint), and of course, offer some tips for your own journey. After conquering the peak, we head to Mad River Coffee Shop for a well-deserved treat—delicious baked goods and some...

Join us today as we explore not one, but two beautiful trails – North and Middle Sugarloaf! It’s a 2-for-1 special on the 52 With a View list, and these peaks definitely live up to the hype. Even on a cloudy morning, the views were breathtaking (prove that Mother Nature doesn't always need to be sunny to impress!). We’ll dive into all the trail details, from glacier boulders to a wooden staircase that feels straight out of a fairyt...

In this episode we talk about a short hike we enjoyed close to the hotel. Thanks to All Trails app for helping us find a good hike! 

We head to Girakofi for breakfast and coffee.

Then the Alchemist, a must try for any beer fan. 

We enjoyed walking around Stowe and checking out some shops. Then it was time to hit the road. 

We could not leave Vermont without stopping at Ben & J...

Join us as we explore the Burlington, Vermont area for a winter weekend. Day 1- we started this weekend with a stop at Bolton Valley where Mike got in a few turns using his Indy Pass. After checking into the hotel it was time for dinner. We drove to Burlington to check out Zero Gravity. This brewery had fantastic food and a selection of non-alcoholic beers and beverages too. See all the pictures on our Instagram: Around New England...

Visiting Peaks island is one of our favorite warm weather activities. Days filled with the ocean, bikes, pizza and quirky museums is always a combo for a fun day in Maine.

Things we talk about in this episode:

Casco Bay Lines - Click here to check out information on the ferry to get, not just to Peaks Island, but the other islands in Casco Bay off the coast of Portland Maine. 

The Umbrella Cover Museum -  Click here for pictures an...