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Hello – I’m Gretchen
As a born and raised New Englander, I am constantly exploring New England and sharing my itineraries, hidden gems, favorite trails and more.
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Recent Articles
- Best Things to Do in North Conway, NH: An Outdoor Adventure Guide for Every Season
North Conway is one of the best outdoor adventure hubs in New England. Situated right in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire, there are great places to stay and eat and a variety of activities, mostly centered around being outdoors. In this article I’ll cover the best things to do in North… Read more: Best Things to Do in North Conway, NH: An Outdoor Adventure Guide for Every Season - 10 Gorgeous White Mountain Waterfalls
Waterfalls might be the most underrated way to see fall color in the White Mountains. Granite, rushing white water, and a canopy of red and gold make some of the best foliage scenes in New England, and many of them take less than an hour to reach. This list covers 10 waterfalls, grouped by region… Read more: 10 Gorgeous White Mountain Waterfalls - 10 Easy White Mountain Fall Hikes: 5 Classics and 5 Quiet Alternatives
Fall in the White Mountains is worth every bit of the hype, and every bit of the traffic. On a peak October Saturday, the Kancamagus is bumper to bumper and the lots at the big-name trailheads are full before 8 am all looking for the best easy White Mountain Fall Hikes. The good news: you… Read more: 10 Easy White Mountain Fall Hikes: 5 Classics and 5 Quiet Alternatives - New England Lobster Rolls: the Great Debate (and a compromise)
If you’ve spent any time in New England, chances are you’ve tried a lobster roll. But what you might not know is that New England lobster rolls are a bit of a controversy here, or at least a heated debate. There are lots of opinions swirling around the best recipe (mayo or butter) the best… Read more: New England Lobster Rolls: the Great Debate (and a compromise) - Mount Agamenticus, York ME: a little Mountain with a lot of Trail Options
This is my hometown hike and I’ve probably been up Mount Agamenticus at least 20 time. Even if you don’t want to hike it, you can also drive to the top. There are several trails up to the summit and a ring trail around the mountain. Quick stats Ring Trail to Summit Loop Blueberry Bluff… Read more: Mount Agamenticus, York ME: a little Mountain with a lot of Trail Options - A Weekend on the Outer Cape: 2 Night Cape Cod Itinerary
Cape Cod is one of those places that doesn’t need much of a sales pitch: sandy beaches, lighthouses, lobster rolls, and that unmistakable New England coastal charm: but completely different from the rocky coastline of Maine. But if you’ve only got a weekend to work with, it helps to have a plan, and the truth… Read more: A Weekend on the Outer Cape: 2 Night Cape Cod Itinerary