Golf makes our community better. When people sign up to play in tournaments across the area, funds from those events go to support terrific causes and often have far-reaching impacts.
Thursday, I headed over to North Chatham and climbed Little Deer Hill (1,090 feet) and Big Deer Hill (1,367 feet), something I haven’t done in a few years. I am always glad when I do. Some small mountains have class, and these do.
Mount Washington Valley Adaptive Sports' goal is “to create opportunities for individuals of all abilities to experience the freedom, confidence, and joy that comes from being active outdoors in the Mount Washington Valley.”
There is the memory of my dad sitting at the kitchen table and spooning coffee into my glass of milk and opening the paper bag and sliding a chocolate-glazed doughnut across the table. That was the “breakfast of champions” before we would head out on a search for trout.
Some mothers get flowers and cards on Mother’s Day. Others get taken out to dinner. How many get to go mountain biking with their kids and grandkids? I was one of the lucky ones.
Memorial Day weekend is the start of the prime fishing season in the Mount Washington Valley. No matter what your preferred fish is, trout, bass or pickerel, this weekend has options for all these great gamefish.
Henry Thoreau mentioned that the view of a rocky summit is often better than the view from it. At the time he was referring to Mount Monadnock in southern New Hampshire, not Mount Eastman (2,939 feet) in North Chatham, Maine. Yet it applies there, too. Its view of the rocky dome of South Bal…
If you’re going to go to your first professional golf tournament, why not go to a biggie? Johnny Eastman of Albany attended the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa., with good friends Tom and John Wholey and their cousin PJ Steinkrauss on May 14.
ALBANY — The White Mountain Horse Association will be hosting a Spring Tack Sale today (Saturday) at Valladares Farm during the farm’s Open Barn event.
The Dry River in the 27,000-acre Dry River Wilderness drains the southern side of Mount Washington from Oakes Gulf to the Saco River through a deep and narrow, steep-walled ravine. The 9.5-mile Dry River Trail runs along it from near Route 302 to the Crawford Path near Lakes of the Clouds Hut.
“Where ya’ been?” said Salmonman as Troutman walked through the camp door.
Do you like to cycle solo or join a group for a road or trail ride? I like to do both. When I ride on my own, I can choose my own ride, pace, length and difficulty. On a group ride, I enjoy the camaraderie and riding new places with others.
Musings and observations while waiting for the waters to warm and the trout to come to life.
I thought it would be fun to revisit a hike I did with the late Bob Gordon in 2016. He was a fine artist from Conway. For those who knew him, reading this might spark one of your own memories.
WOLFEBORO — Ready, set, paddle! The 50th running of the Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race returns Saturday, May 16, at Albee Beach in Wolfeboro. Hosted by the Wolfeboro Lions Club, this milestone event is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss.
If you haven’t been out on your bicycle yet, it’s time to saddle up. With snow mostly gone, might as well put away the skis and get your bike and you ready to pedal. The trails and roads are dry, the weather’s been warm and sunny, and traffic is light, so there’s no excuse for not riding. Do…