When Europeans go “backpacking,” many ditch the gear and stay in the rustic, ubiquitous—and full service—mountain hostels called “huts.” That experience is rare in the United States—but America’s premier hut system is 125 years old this year. Scattered for 56 miles along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (view the interactive map) in New Hampshire’s White...
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Hikers and others rescued in New Hampshire’s backwoods would pay several hundred dollars in fees to the state to help dig the search and rescue fund out of the red under new legislation. House Republican Leader Gene Chandler has filed a bill based on a year-old study that proposed a variety of ways to raise money, including a fee paid by people who are rescued. The...
Learn MoreA map is a simple thing, but without it even the most adventurous types might end up walking the same trails. Stratham Hill Park, ME now has a map including all the public and private trails in the park, town forest and surrounding lands. “When I talked to most people hiking, they mostly go the same route and don’t explore the other trails out there,”...
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The Barrington, NH Conservation Commission and Natural Heritage Committee invite you to join them in burning off some of those Thanksgiving calories with a hike on the Barrington Trail on Friday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. They are pleased to offer these hikes on the many natural treasures of lakes, forests, wildlife, wetlands, rivers and farmlands, all a part of...
Learn MoreA new trail has been dedicated which members of the local hiking community say will make Pisgah State Park, NH the center of a regional trail network. The Keene Connector of the Wantastiquet-Monadnock Trail was broken in with a through hike of the 10 miles from Pisgah to Keene in late October. Together with the opening of the Wantastiquet-Monadnock Trail from Pisgah Park...
Learn MoreWith the possibility of a severe storm hitting New Hampshire and New England early next week, officials of the White Mountain National Forest are issuing a warning to hikers. It’s not clear yet whether Hurricane Sandy will hit the New Hampshire area early next week, but officials at the White Mountain National Forest aren’t taking any chances, says spokeswoman Tiffany...
Learn MoreFor the last year, many organizations have worked diligently to repair the major damage done to the White Mountain National Forest from Tropical Storm Irene. The National Forest Foundation announced that it has adopted the forest as one of its “Treasured Landscapes,” in an effort to bring additional resources to this major recovery effort. In 2009, the National Forest...
Learn MoreMorningside Shelter will host its second annual Hike for the Homeless fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 6 (with a rain date of Oct. 7) on Mount Wantastiquet in Hinsdale, N.H. The event will feature spectacular fall-foliage views of downtown Brattleboro, with options to hike to the summit of Mount Wantastiquet or walk along the river trail at its base. Participants may...
Learn More“Are you sure about this?” I ask my daughters. “There’s no way we’ll get out of this forest before nightfall. We’ve at least five miles and two water crossings to go.” Despite their obvious fatigue, 6-year-old Sage cheerfully replies, “I’m sure,” and 8-year-old Alex enthusiastically nods in agreement. Though I’m nervous about the long hours ahead, if they believe they...
Learn MoreIt was getting dark. They were lost atop Mount Lafayette in the White Mountains. And Analia Oliva and her boyfriend, Cory Robertson, out for a day hike with their dog, were not prepared for a night in the woods. The only tool they had with them was Oliva’s iPhone. Except that they had no reception, and Robertson, 25, and Oliva, 20, had used up much of the battery taking...
Learn MoreAs the summer hiking season approaches, the U.S. Forest Service reminds hikers to be prepared for whatever they might find on the trail and recommends websites that offer guidance on hiking safely and provide information on local trails, campsites and other information about the White Mountain National Forest. Those planning a hiking trip are encouraged to check out the...
Learn MoreSpring has arrived, a wonderful time of year to hike alongside New Hampshire’s many natural attractions: rushing waterfalls, warbling songbirds, and showy wildflowers to name a few. With increasing daylight, fewer crowds, and lower heat and humidity than in summer, this time of year can be ideal for visiting some of the state’s most popular trails. Spring hiking in the...
Learn MoreIf you’ve never taken a hike through the New Hampshire wilderness, you don’t know what you are missing. Nature lovers come in the thousands to the beautiful north country every year foraging for an awe inspiring nature walk. And it would be difficult to leave the area disappointed. New Hampshire is home to hundreds of great trails. Some trails keep you...
Learn MoreThey say a journey begins with a single step. For Randy “Zip” Pierce and his canine companion, “The Mighty Quinn,” a single step onto Mount Tecumseh began a journey to all 48 of New Hampshire’s peaks over 4,000 feet — and ended with an emotional climb to the summit of Cannon Mountain. Pierce is the first blind hiker — and Quinn the first guide dog — to climb “The...
Learn MoreHenry David Thoreau had it right. “This was a cold, clear lake with scarcely a plant in it, of perhaps half an acre, and from a low ridge east of it was a fine view up the ravine,” he wrote. That came from his journal of July 9, 1858, a year when Thoreau hiked Mounts Washington, Lafayette and Monadnock. Many have followed in his footsteps, barebooting it...
Learn MoreWith chainsaw, clippers, branch loppers, mattock, shovel, and other trail tools in hand, five Granite Staters recently emerged from the forest around a bend on NH Route 3 six miles from the Canadian border and cut the last remaining brush and sapling trees to complete the 165-mile hiking pathway known as the Cohos Trail. The long-distance foot trail, twelve years in the...
Learn MoreWith New England’s fall foliage season almost here, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is offering free hike itineraries with maps for its top 10 “4,000-Footer Foliage Hikes” in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Recommended hikes include a family-friendly option, and beautiful fall colors are an added bonus for peak-baggers. The AMC Four Thousand...
Learn MoreHiking the nearly 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail already is grueling, and the U.S. Postal Service may make it even tougher. A plan to close rural post offices could shutter several outposts long used by hikers to receive food and gear as they walk the trail from Georgia to Maine. Closing the post offices in Fontana Dam, N.C.; Glencliff, N.H.; and Caratunk, Maine, would...
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I am Jeff Clark, founder of Internet Brothers, producer of this blog, and passionate about hiking. I live in Western NC near the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests are just out my door, so the content will focus on these areas, but let me know what you would like to see on the site. 
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