Every summer in mid-August, I find myself out hiking in the scorching heat, only to stumble upon a tree that has started to change its colors early. Was there a memo I missed? How does this tree know it’s time? Or is it a weaker tree? I’ve heard some people say that trees that change…
Author: Matt Larson
With my first book, 4000s by 40, released this fall, I am fulfilling a lifelong dream of writing, and am excited to continue the journey of storytelling with future projects—so much so that the day after I published 4000s by 40, I began my next work.
Much of my inspiration comes from nature. My early love for the ocean, found on the South Shore of Massachusetts, has transitioned into a deep passion for the mountains here in New Hampshire, and I wanted to share that with my first book.
If you’d like to connect or have any inquiries, you can reach out to me at [email protected]. I’m also on Instagram and Facebook at wanderingmatt8. Happy reading!
What in the Blazes?
Well, I learned a new one this week. And I didn’t have to go far to learn it. Not too far from where I live is a place called Patch Hill, with a small network of trails. You used to be able to climb to its summit, but someone bought it a little while back…
There’s Bears Out Dere!
On last week’s backcountry trip to Sawyer Pond, we received a lot of warnings about how it has been a very active summer season for the local bear population. Some were even going as far as to call it a “Bear Summer.” That got me thinking… Seeking Bear Repellent Before heading into the backcountry, I…
Back to the Backcountry! An Overnight at Sawyer Pond
This past Friday, my brother-in-law and I headed out to the backcountry for the first time in years, and for the first time together. Our target? Sawyer Pond in Livermore, NH. We saw this as a trial run for hopefully bigger things down the road. Best Laid Plans The plan was to mountain bike up…