Just to the west of Manchester, NH, lie two hills that you can’t help but notice as you pass through the east side of the city. Last night, at sunset, I found myself catching a wonderful view of them as I drove over roads sloping gently down to the west. In some spots, these bumps…
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Finding Solitude at Mount Monadnock’s Kiasticuticus Peak
I hit Monadnock State Park this week to scope out the fall foliage and to try something new. New at the park, that is. I’ve climbed Monadnock several times before and am quite familiar with the hordes that flock to its summit. But this time, I wanted to see if I could find a lesser-known…
Chasing Fall Foliage on Mount Tremont
Yesterday, I opted to mix it up and take Monday off to go climbing. With the dry weather we’ve been having, it’s looking like fall foliage is going to be a little dull this year, and I wanted to see if I could sneak a peek at the best of what’s left. Using the 52…
The Legend of Joe English
In New Boston, NH, there is a large hill named after Joe English, who was a Native American that lived in the area. A strange name for a Native American, you might think—and you’d be right. It turns out the other Native Americans living nearby didn’t enjoy Joe’s friendship with the white settlers in the…