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Winter Trail Etiquette: Sharing Groomed Trails Safely
A plain-language guide to sharing Maine and New Hampshire's groomed winter trails, from who yields to whom to keeping your...
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Trail Running in Camden Hills: Routes, Difficulty, and Recovery Tips
Camden Hills State Park packs ocean views, dense hardwood canopy, and serious vertical into three trail running routes worth knowing....
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Portland Farmers Markets: A Seasonal Nutrition Guide
Portland's farmers markets shift with the seasons, and so does what's worth buying. Here's how to get the most nutrition...
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Paddleboarding Sebago Lake: A Low-Impact Workout With a View
Maine's deepest lake doubles as one of New England's best paddleboarding spots. Here's what the research says about SUP as...
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New Hampshire’s Best Swimming Holes for Post-Hike Recovery
After a long day on the White Mountains trails, New Hampshire's cold mountain streams offer more than relief. Here are...
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Sea Kayaking the Maine Coast: A Beginner’s On-Water Guide
The Maine coast is one of the great places in the country to learn sea kayaking. It is also colder...
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The Maine Lobster Boat Race Circuit: A Surprisingly Athletic Tradition
Every summer, working lobster boats race along the Maine coast from Boothbay Harbor to Stonington. It's a community event built...
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Mount Washington for Regular People: Training and Safety
Mount Washington rewards preparation and punishes the unprepared. A plain-spoken look at training for the climb and respecting the worst...
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Open-Water Swimming in Maine’s Lakes and Coast
Maine water stays cold long after the air warms up. Here is how cold-water shock works, why the first minute...
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Spring Maple Sugaring Tours and the Walking That Comes With It
Maine Maple Sunday and New Hampshire Maple Weekend fall on March 21 and 22, 2026. Here is what the open...
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Community Cold Plunge Groups Are Growing Across New Hampshire
From the Seacoast to the Lakes Region, New Hampshire residents are gathering on winter mornings to practice cold water immersion...
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Ice Fishing as Active Winter Recreation
Sitting over a hole sounds sedentary, but a day on the ice asks more of your body than you would...