A collection of day hikes in the Maine and New England Region. Features Acadia National Park, Moosehead, White Mountains New Hampshire
Jordan Pond - Places to see on the Park Loop Road You could spend a whole day just exploring from the Jordan Pond House. You can tackle the Pond Loop…
Wherever you live, it's important to find your local hikes. Living in Maine, the definition of local tends to stretch more than it might in other areas. For me, local…
Beginner hiking terms Since I am a Floridian by birth, all of this hiking jargon was new to me. I am still trying to figure it out, so what's that…
Hiking in the Moosehead Lake Region Borestone Mountain is a favorite for us! It's quick and easy to get there from the Greater Bangor region, and the hike never fails…
The Traveler Loop is one of the Best Day Hikes in Baxter State Park Baxter State Park, like Acadia National Park, is a treasure of the state of Maine. The…
Beginner's Guide to Katahdin If you live in Maine or New England, summiting Baxter Peak on Katahdin is a must do for your outdoor adventure bucket list. It's also the…
Preparing for winter or cold weather hikes Deciding what to wear, then dialing in what's in your pack for your first winter hike can certainly prove to be one of…
New Hampshire's 4000 footers DD's friend Kaylie posted a facebook status looking for partners to adventure with her this weekend, and of course we were all over it! Her original…
Perpendicular Trail, Acadia National Park Mansell Mountain is a great hike on the quiet side of the island. You might know it as the "Stairway to Heaven".We went up the…
Hi! It's Willow. I started winter hiking in the winter of 2016 and fell in love with the beauty of the high peaks in winter (read more about my entry into…
Hey it's DD! Today, I’ve decided to share with you a pretty awesome hike that can be done by just about anyone that can put one foot in front of…
Hey! It's DD. We hiked the LONGEST 2.6 miles (up) of our LIVES on this mountain up Mount Waumbek to Starr King - but it was worth it. (Isn't it…
Winter hike in Acadia National Park Champlain Mountain in Acadia National Park is a great year-round hike, but it's especially great during the winter. It's a great afternoon hike with…
Acadia National Park It’s no secret that Acadia National Park is one of our favorite destinations. Willow has been hiking there since she was a kid thanks to her parents who got her hooked…
Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Hike! <h1>Beginner's Guide to Hiking</h1>Hey! It's DD. One of my friends posted on facebook this week looking for hiking advice, (KATAHDIN- super…
Sargent Mountain in Acadia National Park It was a beautiful day, to begin with. We've had some AMAZING weather here in Maine this season. Literally perfect. DD and Willow needed…
Winter is here and while I’m absolutely enjoying all the white stuff (snowshoeing and I want to try fat tire biking soon), I am planning next year’s hiking adventures…
Winter hiking is so rewarding, but the reward is not without much hard work. Fortunately, we've cut out some steps and Willow, our mountaineer, has written a guide as to how…
Hikes for Beginners Bald Mountain is maybe the first hike I did when I moved to Maine from Florida (Obviously, this is DD). It's a short but semi-brutal hike with…
Last weekend, we hit a peak that has been on our list for a while. Burnt Mountain sits just northeast of Sugarloaf, in Carrabassett Valley, and comes in at 3600’,…