Bethlehem, New Hampshire

Nearing the summit of Mount Madison When I first heard of the Presidential Traverse 5 years ago, my first thought was, "Why would anyone want to do that?" As I started hiking regularly in the White Mountains, they started to feel more like a second home. The chance to know them better and challe...

New Hampshire may be petite in size, but it packs an outsized punch when it comes to terrain worth exploring.  From the White Mountains—home to Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast—to the rolling hills and forest-trimmed lakes in the central part of the state, there's a trailhead f...

"Live Free or Die" is the famous New Hampshire state motto, and while that might sound a little intense, don't let it scare you away. There are few places more welcoming than New Hampshire, and the state is filled with family-friendly adventures.  Whether it's your first hike or you're working up...

I have been to New England a couple of times but never during Fall. I was blown away by the beauty of the landscapes at this time of the year. It is really something that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. I recommend the Kancamagus highway in New Hampshire! There are a l...

Ever hear someone older than you tell you wistfully to travel while you're young? But who is listening to this sage advice? Turns out, quite a few college-aged adults. Increasingly, more Americans are choosing to take a deliberate gap year before or during college to travel, volunteer and pursue ...