Hey there,
August and September are my favorite months to hiking in New England (followed closely by winter hiking).
Here are 5 New England trails worth lacing up your boots for:
Stinson Mountain, NH — a quieter alternative to the crowded White Mountains trails, with panoramic views.
Blueberry Mountain, NH — moderate difficulty with great payoff at the summit.
Grafton Notch, ME — 9 hikes and waterfalls in one of Maine’s most underrated state parks.
Green Woodlands, NH — one of NH’s best-kept outdoor secrets (you can hike here, but this place is great for biking and skiing)
For more options, our Complete Guide to Hiking Southern NH covers 10 of our favorite trails, including Mount Monadnock.
Practical tip: the weather in New England changes often, especially in the mountains. Even in the summer it can be cold and dangerous. Always pack layers, plenty of water and a first aid kit.
See exactly what I put in my day pack to stay safe on the trail.
Talk soon,
Gretchen
I provide my own travel advice and gear recommendations based on my experience, but please do you own safety research. Links in this newsletter may be affiliate links.
There are some fantastic deals at REI right now (up to 50% off). If you are looking to gear up for the next season, it’s worth a loot.
The Best Resources to Plan Better Travel - the tools we actually use to plan travel.
Viator – this has lots of tour options often run by local guides.
Get my Guide – I usually search both viator and Get my guide for tours
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Have fun out there,
Gretchen
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Steal our 7 Day Itinerary to the Dolomites, Italy
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Jun 9
If you’ve ever dreamed of jagged peaks rising above glittering alpine lakes, the Dolomites are the destination that truly lives up to the hype. I spent a week there in the summer with my family and came back with pages of notes everything below is what I wish I’d had before I went.
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