Tales From Out There

Paddling Massachusetts’ North River

“Sometimes I just make bad decisions.” That thought kept running through my head as I sat in my kayak, propped sideways on rocks, being pushed over by rushing ...

Salvation in Vermont

During one snowless winter, this New Jersey snowboarder tried to save his season by braving a 7-hour drive, a bad radiator valve and an icy attitude to reach ri...

Exploring Maine’s Grafton Loop

Less than a decade old, western Maine's Grafton Loop offers spectacular views and few crowds. By David Mills Other than the soothing sound of a distant flowin...

Spit Happens (on Mount Chocorua)

New Hampshire's Mount Chocorua draws a crowd. A big crowd. But with awesome views from its summit and a couple of scenic waterfalls along the way, there's a rea...

Tall Fail: Losing to Katahdin

Mount Katahdin stands 5,267 feet high. It’s the highest point in Maine, but it’s no K2. So why does it break hikers’ hearts and keep rangers busy saving people ...