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I have a thing for mountains, but time doesn’t always allow for that. When it doesn’t, I still try to get out almost every day on a trail. It keeps my priorities straight and my mind free of stress. Getting outside—hearing birds, seeing trees—opens me up. My creativity expands and my body feels lighter. Plus, my dog loves it, so there’s that.

Tales From the Low-Country

  • January 17, 2026 by Matt Larson Side Quests on My Side Quests
  • December 11, 2025 by Matt Larson Hiking Works for Everybody
  • October 14, 2025 by Matt Larson The Faraway Guys
  • October 10, 2025 by Matt Larson Finding Solitude at Mount Monadnock's Kiasticuticus Peak
  • October 1, 2025 by Matt Larson Forest Bathing
  • September 30, 2025 by Matt Larson Putting in Some Trail Work
  • September 15, 2025 by Matt Larson In the Woods
  • September 9, 2025 by Matt Larson Tracking Horse on the B&M Trail
  • September 8, 2025 by Matt Larson Running in Loops at Grater Woods
  • September 7, 2025 by Matt Larson Soldiers of Earth
  • September 6, 2025 by Matt Larson Pawtuckaway Not Faraway
  • September 5, 2025 by Matt Larson Explore Where You're At
  • September 3, 2025 by Matt Larson You Can't Run 'Em All
  • September 2, 2025 by Matt Larson Go Where Others Don't
  • September 1, 2025 by Matt Larson Bears, Hunters, Hornets, Oh My!
  • August 29, 2025 by Matt Larson Hiking Solo vs. With Friends
  • August 21, 2025 by Matt Larson The Trees Know
  • August 21, 2025 by Matt Larson What in the Blazes?
  • August 19, 2025 by Matt Larson There's Bears Out Dere!
  • August 18, 2025 by Matt Larson Back to the Backcountry! An Overnight at Sawyer Pond
  • August 6, 2025 by Matt Larson Our Place in the Woods
  • July 27, 2025 by Matt Larson Round Pond
  • July 21, 2025 by Matt Larson Oak Hill, Where Art Thou?
  • June 24, 2025 by Matt Larson Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe
  • February 3, 2025 by Matt Larson At the River

Current Explorations

Most of the areas I’m trying to “discover” right now are in southern New Hampshire. If you just put “hiking trails near me” into Google Maps, it’s amazing how many places you’ll find you never knew about.

reflections at pond parish

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