Dune Shacks Trail
On my recent visit to Massachusetts, I did at least a dozen different hikes. Of all of these hikes, the Dunes Shacks Trail stood out the most. It wasn’t the hardest, or even the prettiest, I think what stood out about it was how small you felt in the vast open space around you. With…
Fire Island National Seashore
There are several reasons that you should hike Fire Island in the Winter. First, Fire Island is a great place to visit anytime. A light house, a unique and quirky neighborhood, miles of beaches and animals are just a few offerings from this small island. Fire Island, a bustling beach town during the summer, was…
Ice Castles- No Less than Magical
Last winter I discovered a magical place of snow and ice as I browsed my multiple hiking community sites on Facebook. Not actually a hike, but these members were left so awestruck after their experience at Ice Castles they just had to share it with like minded people and I was intrigued. Unfortunately, Covid restrictions…
Kettletown State Park
Even though I only saw a fraction of Kettletown State Park, I can clearly see it is a natural treasure hidden in Southbury Ct. With the trails still covered with ice on the gorgeous 50 degree day, we opted to stay mostly on the paved trails or the boardwalk. Even without trekking uphill to experience…
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