Archives for July 2008
A Trip with the Kids to Massabesic Audubon Center
by TK July 22nd, 2008 | HikingA hot and humid Saturday in July did not stop two of my kids and I from enjoying some of the outdoors.
On this weekend day in New Hampshire, we decided to go to the Massabesic Audobon Center in Auburn. It is a small center with a couple trails that are 1 to 2 miles long and an educational center.
The trails are flat and well marked, which make them perfect for my kids. In the sweltering heat, it was nice to have the canopy of trees covering almost the entire hike. At the end
Camping and S’mores
by Bea July 15th, 2008 | Camping
One of my all-time favorite outdoors activities is camping. My family usually goes to Pawtuckaway State Park in New Hampshire. It is not too far away from where we live, and it's a great place to camp. Not only does the campground have your typical forest setting, but it also has a lake that you can use. There are even spots that allow you have that island-side feel. It has a store, beach, playground, fields, and more. It's a ton of fun to camp there, especially if you are with a family.
Camping is a great down to earth family
Camping is a great down to earth family
Most Hiked Mountain?
by Michele July 10th, 2008 | Hiking
Having spent this past Sunday hiking Mount Monadnock, my fiance and I were curious about an urban legend. Is this mountain the second most hiked mountain in the world?
Upon completing our hike, we stopped at the park ranger station and asked. The reply we were given is that Mount Monadnock is the third most hiked mountain in the world. The ranking is as follows:
3. Mount Monadnock
2. Mount Fuji
1. Mount Tai
Interestingly, according to an assortment of data found on the Internet, not all park rangers keep track of the number of
Upon completing our hike, we stopped at the park ranger station and asked. The reply we were given is that Mount Monadnock is the third most hiked mountain in the world. The ranking is as follows:
3. Mount Monadnock
2. Mount Fuji
1. Mount Tai
Interestingly, according to an assortment of data found on the Internet, not all park rangers keep track of the number of
Kite Surfing in the News
by Rosanne Lorraine July 8th, 2008 | Water SportsExtreme sports are here to stay. Almost everyone wants to dabble in one form of extreme sport or the other. Nowadays, the buzz seems to be focused on kite surfing; this water recreation sport is basically a combination of surfing and kiting in one exciting package. Kite surfing has taken over some of the most popular beaches as some enthusiasts are excited to explore cool techniques and maneuvers that only can be experienced through this sport.
The dangerous maneuvers you try with kite surfing can vastly improve your surfing skills. Kite surfing also makes use of the power of
