MatJan 31, 20195 minBackpacking On Cape CodI know what you're thinking and I had the same feeling when I first learned about it. Backpacking? On Cape Cod? Surely you must be...
MatJan 21, 20194 minBay Circuit Trail: Hiking The 230 Mile Emerald Necklace of Massachusetts (Section 6)My sixth segment on the Bay Circuit Trail came with a lot of historical significance, more daylight and a bit of trail running. I had...
MatOct 27, 20182 minBay Circuit Trail: Hiking The 230 Mile Emerald Necklace of Massachusetts (Section 5)Picking up where I left off near the T, I crossed a busy intersection and entered the woods Indian Ridge Reservation. It was a cold late...
MatSep 12, 20183 minBay Circuit Trail: Hiking The 230 Mile Emerald Necklace of Massachusetts (Section 4)For the next stretch of the Bay Circuit Trail, I picked up right where I left off in Oxford State Forest. It was a mild, but cool...
MatJul 8, 20182 minBay Circuit Trail: Hiking The 230 Mile Emerald Necklace of Massachusetts (Section 3)The next section of the Bay Circuit Trail, I hiked after some snow had fallen. Picking up where I left off at Rte 1, the trail left...
MatMay 15, 20181 min22.5 Mile Day Hike Allegheny 100 Training: New England TrailIn this video I share a 22.5 mile training hike I take on the New England Trail, in preparation for the Allegheny 100 Challenge which I...
MatMay 13, 20181 min25 Mile Day Hike Allegheny 100 Training: Appalachian TrailIn this video, I go over my gear selection, nutrition and hydration for a 25 mile day hike on the Appalachian Trail, followed by sharing...
MatMar 2, 20183 minBay Circuit Trail: Hiking The 230 Mile Emerald Necklace of Massachusetts (Section 2)My next section hike of the 230 mile Bay Circuit Trail picked up where I had left off at the end of Old Town Hill on Newman Rd. in...
mattjobinFeb 12, 20184 minBay Circuit Trail: Hiking The 230 Mile Emerald Necklace of Massachusetts (Section 1)I recently came across the 230 mile Bay Circuit Trail after noticing maps for the trail and was instantly intrigued. The prospect of a...
mattjobinJan 11, 20183 minGrass Mountain: Bushwacking In The Green Mountains of VermontGrass Mountain is a peak located in southwestern Vermont in the town of North Bennington. The mountain is a part of the New England's 50...
MatOct 10, 20175 minPeak Bagger's Delight: Hiking In One of The Quieter Parts of Acadia National ParkWith the opportunity to bag four peaks within a few hours, it was hard to pass this up during a recent trip to Acadia National Park. Not...
MatSep 18, 20175 minThe Seven Sisters TraverseThe Seven Sisters are part of a distinct basalt ridgeline within the Holyoke Range that is part of the New England National Scenic Trail...
MatNov 20, 20165 minShort Is The New Long: 10 Must-Hike Long Distance Trails In New England & New YorkPicture yourself at the beginning of a trailhead. The beginning of a trail that takes you across high mountain ridges, by endless scenic...
MatSep 16, 20166 minA 14 Mile Hike In Southern CT - Richard H. Goodwin TrailA hiking friend of mine recently told me about a newly created 14 mile trail in southern Connecticut with almost no hints of...
MatSep 9, 20167 minA Journey In Acadia National Park - NPS CentennialLast week my girlfriend and I had the opportunity to explore and enjoy one of our beautiful National Parks, Acadia, in celebration of...
MatJun 23, 20164 min11 Incredible Hikes In ConnecticutHiking can provide some incredible and memorable experiences. It can also connect you with a community, the land and provides us with...