Join us as we tackle a variety of trails—some that leave us gasping for air and others that are perfect for the whole family (and by “family,” we mean the dog, too). We’re on a mission to explore the great outdoors and share our escapades with you, so you can plan your own New England adventure. Our itinerary includes discovering quirky new towns, revisiting beloved favorites, enjoying the fresh air, and, of course, indulging in some seriously good eats.
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Here it is, time to start thinking about the holidays already. This week we discuss cutting down our own Christmas Tree in the White Mountain National Forest.
There are some rules that must be followed by the White Mountain National Forest. We also talk about it in our blog on the website.
We recommend stopping in at the White Mountain Visitor Center to pick up your permit and to get some helpful tips on where to go. The people working there were super friendly and will answer any questions your might have. It's located right off Exit 32 on route 93 in NH. There are many other attractions in that area to check out.
Some important items to bring are a saw, clippers, rope or ratchet straps, gloves, and be sure to wear your hunters orange as it is probably going to be prime hunting season.
We also mention some great programs for elementary school aged kids to participate in. Every Kid Outdoors is for national lands and waters. Ski NH Passport is the one for 4th and 5th graders to get great deals on skiing!
Depending on where you end up getting your tree, there are so many great places to grab food or a drink. On our trip, we joined some other people who also got their tree at Tuckerman Brewery in Conway. If you end up near Littleton, we suggest Schilling Beer Co! Both spots have great pizza and beers!
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30 Sept 2026
89. Mount Sunapee, Newbury, NH
This week we hike Mount Sunapee in Newbury, NH. The summit is located within the Mount Sunapee State Park.
The hike was around 6.5 miles roundtrip with almost 1,700 feet of elevation gain. We hiked the Andrew Brook Trail. One of the highlights of this trail is Lake Solitude along the way. The lake is 2 miles from the parking lot. It is a beautiful destination on its own but we highly recommend continuing the other 1.2 miles to the summit! Along the way you pass over an overlook of Lake Solitude.
Continue from the lake up to the summit. On the day we went up, the chairlift was running for tourists to sightsee. There was even a yoga class finishing up! The lodge at the summit was open, and we were grateful it was as one of us forgot the sandwiches! The Summit Cafe was very good, and surprisingly affordable.
We attempted to grab a coffee at Sweet Beet Market & Cafe. Don't make the same mistake we did...Get there before 2. The market is adorable and the cafe is a small section of the market.
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23 Sept 2026
88. Moxie Falls, West Forks, Maine
Join us this week as we check out a quick and easy 2 mile roundtrip hike to Moxie Falls in West Forks, Maine. This is one of Maine's tallest waterfalls at around 90 feet tall!
We hiked this one on the way home from Non-Moosehead Lake (as Mike calls it now). The ride out there from Greenville, Maine was rugged to say the least. 15 miles of dirt roads with no cell service and no civilization around at all. We still didn't see any moose!
The hike itself is pretty straightforward, the trail is very well worn with dirt and a few roots to watch out for. There aren't really any other trails out there so it's hard to get lost if you stay on trail. There is a boardwalk as you approach the falls, and there are viewing platforms as well. It gets busy, so go early.
If you want to take a dip, take the only branch off the trail about 100 yards downstream of the falls. It leads to a quiet and beautiful swimming hole. This trail is much more rugged than the main trail to the falls but is not difficult. It's worth checking out too.
After the hike, check out Confluence Cafe they had great coffee drinks and sweet treats. It's like a little food truck and their space off the road is so cute! Check them out!
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