Quiz: What trail is eleven miles long, nearly flat, and perfect for pedestrians, bicyclists, inline skaters, wheelchairs, and cross-country skiers alike? Hint: It passes through the towns of Ayer, Groton, Pepperell and Dunstable (all in Massachusetts). Answer: You guessed it, the Nashua River Rail Trail. (Okay, maybe having the answer as the article title made that a bit too obvious.)
In the late 1800s and early 1900s many railroads were constructed to connect cities around Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The Nashua River Rail Trail was once the Hollis branch of the Boston and Maine Corporation railroad. Probably due to the
Archives for September 2009
Labor Day
by Ronald A. Rowe September 9th, 2009 | Outdoor Activities
Some things are just better outside. With all due respect to the treadmill crowd, you can't beat a walk in the great outdoors. The best, juiciest, thickest hamburger that can be made in the finest of restaurants can't compare to an average backyard barbecue burger.
I think of Labor Day as a weekend-long celebration of the outdoors life. We swim, fish, hike, cook, and eat outside on Labor Day weekend. That is the one time each year that no one seems to notice the bugs, or the heat, or any other impediment to enjoying life outside.
This year's
I think of Labor Day as a weekend-long celebration of the outdoors life. We swim, fish, hike, cook, and eat outside on Labor Day weekend. That is the one time each year that no one seems to notice the bugs, or the heat, or any other impediment to enjoying life outside.
This year's
Canoeing Dos and Don’ts
by Jane Wangersky September 3rd, 2009 | Boating, Outdoor Activities, Water Sports
Summer may be almost over, but canoeing season doesn’t have to end just yet. We’ve looked at what you need to do to get ready for your first canoe trip. Now let’s see what experienced canoers say about the things you should and shouldn’t do out there on the water.
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- Tell someone where you’re going and when you should be back. “Better yet,” says longtime canoer Don Perkins, “give them a copy of the map with all your logistics data written on the back.”
- Load the canoe carefully to stabilize it. Liz Doyle, a former Outward Bound instructor, says,
