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Around New England37. Halibut Point State Park and The Crane EstateThis week we explore Rockport, Massachusetts including Bear Skin Neck and Halibut Point State Park. We also talk about Castle Hill at the Crane Estate in Ipswich. Our first spot was to check out the quarry, the hiking path, and the rocks on the bold ocean facing the Atlantic Ocean. Halibut Point State Park has some interesting history, the quarry business was run from the mid 1800s until the great depression in 1929. Back then they didnt have the technology that is used to harvest granite now. Mike talks about the history. The trails are fun and the views a...2025-07-3020 min

Around New England36. Arethusa Falls & Ripley FallsThis week we headed back up to Crawford Notch State Park and checked out two of New Hampshire's most beautiful waterfalls, Ripley Falls and Arethusa Falls. We first stopped at the AMC Highland Center to use the bathrooms and to check out the gift shop of course! The AMC staff is always super helpful and are more than willing to talk to you about your hiking plans. On this day, the staff member gave us a good recommendation for a fun side adventure. It had rained a lot during the week prior to us hiking, so we were in for...2025-07-2325 min

Around New England35. York, Maine: What to do, where to stay, and where to eat!Maine's coastline has a ton to offer starting with one of the first towns you enter as you cross over from New Hampshire. In this episode we highlight our favorite places in a town that is very special to us. We discuss many hotels in York including the York Beach Surf Club, York Harbor Inn, Stage Neck Inn, Union Bluff Hotel, and the stunning Cliff House overlooking the cliffs into the Atlantic Ocean. There are many activities for any age group within York. Check out our previous podcast about Mount Agamenticus and Vaughn Woods (Located in nearby South...2025-07-1625 min

Around New England34. Mount Cube: One of the 52 With a View!Join us as we hike another 52 with a view, Mount Cube. We loved this hike from the start to the end! Both peaks had views but the south peak had the best views of the day! We were pressed for time this trip so we couldn't stop for food but we found a place that we can't wait to try soon! The Last Chair Brewery looks like it's our vibe and it has good reviews on google. Unitl we try it ourselves, we can always recommend Biederman's and Cafe Monte Alto when in the Plymouth, NH area...2025-07-0921 min

Around New England33. Grafton Notch State ParkThis week we go to Western Maine and explore Grafton Notch State Park in Newry Maine! There are many different areas we explored right off the road. Table Rock trail was the main hike we did and the views at the top did not disappoint! We even hiked a small section of the Appalachian Trail! We also stumbled upon an amazing little roadside bakery stand called Puzzle Mountain Bakery. Be sure not to drive by without stopping on the way home! It is right on the road that the park is on. The treats were amazing, but the wi...2025-07-0227 min

Around New England32. Mount Tecumseh HikeWe tackled our 4th NH 4,000 foot peak! Actually....G explains why it's barely on the list. Mount Tecumseh is the mountain that Waterville Valley Ski Area is located. We talk about our experiences including some excellent views from the ski trails! After the hike, we went to a favorite amongst many hikers and skiers, Mad River Coffee. The drinks, scone and the molasses cookie were top notch! You can also check out the Around New England Blog about all 4 of the 4,000 footers we have done so far. Articles G Mentions: Still 48 4,000 Footers...2025-06-2524 min

Around New England31. Saco, Biddeford & Kennbunk Maine Bike pathThis week we check out a few different segments of the East Coast Greenway. The section in Maine is called the Eastern Trail. We went from Kennebunk to Saco and back. The trail goes through the woods and even crosses over Route 95 near the rest area in Kennebunk. The segment in New Hampshire is called the Seacoast Greenway. The sections from Portsmouth to Hampton have been completed so far. In the morning, we finally checked out Rover Bagel. They have great bagels, and even have some gluten free options. After our biking adventures, we decide...2025-06-1822 min

Around New England30. Thomas Dambo Trolls Maine & RIJoin us as we check out the locations within New England that have some of Thomas Dambo's famous trolls. We explore Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine and Ninigret Park in Charlestown, RI. One of our absolute favorite places for coffee and a snack after checking out the trolls, or before the beach is Dave's Coffee! Best Beaches in RI Blog Bar Harbor Weekend Podcast 2025-06-1117 min

Around New England29. The Cog RailwayWhat an amazing adventure up The Cog Railway we had! Join us as we tell you about how we ended up being invited to share our experience with all of you. This locomotive has been taking people to the summit of the highest mountain in the northeast since 1869! It has grades as steep as 38% which makes it the 2nd steepest railway in the world. This is an excellent way to see the summit of Mount Washington without putting in the hard work of hiking it. The Cog is near the Omni Mount Washington Hotel, one of the origin...2025-06-0425 min

Around New England28. Plum IslandThis week we are prepping for summertime activities with a visit to Plum Island off the northeast coast of Massachusetts. This beautiful island has a park with many short walkabouts that we explored one trail at a time. The dunes, beaches and salty marshes are a sanctuary for bird watchers (or birders? Is that really a thing?). We discuss the different trail options including some spectacular beach access spots. After exploring the park for quite some time, we definitely needed to get caffeinated and maybe grab a little snack. We discovered the amazing Changing Tides Cafe and it did...2025-05-2822 min

Around New England27. Camden Maine Hiking DayCamden Maine is not only one of our favorite little seacoast towns to visit, but it's a great place to get some fun hiking in too! Join us as we hiked around Camden Hills State Park. We started by going up Mount Megunticook to the Ocean Lookout via the Megunticook trail, then headed over to Mount Battie via the Tablelands Trail, and returned to the parking lot via the Nature Trail. Although the weather wasn't ideal, we enjoyed the hike and our timing was perfect for a few breaks in the clouds to get some nice views of Camden Har...2025-05-2128 min

Around New England26. Mount Jackson and why the NH safe card is a good ideaWe hiked Mount Jackson mid April. There was a still a lot of snow and ice, but it was beautiful! Listen to why getting the NH safe card is a good idea, accidents can happen to anyone anytime. Why packing a headlamp, spikes (is that what they're called?) and some Tylenol in your bag is also a good idea! Our after hike meal was at my personal favorite When Pigs Fly restaurant in Kittery, ME. If you're heading up to Maine this summer stop by and check them out, they're amazing!! #mtJackson #nh48 #hikenh 2025-05-1434 min

Around New England25. Artist Bluffs, Pawtuckaway, and Mount Monadnock - Great Solo HikesWhile G is away for work, Mike gets out and does some solo hiking, and decided to do a solo podcast about it too! He explored three fun NH Hikes that were new to him. First he discussses Artist Bluffs along with Bald Mountain. A fun loop that hits two mountains and a beautiful lake was next at Pawtuckaway State Park. Lastly he finally conquered the famous Mount Monandnock! Listen to hear about his adventures, his ratings of each hike, and some tips on what to do and not to do as a solo hiker. 2025-05-0716 min

Around New England24. Mt Roberts a 52 With a view; a perfect family hike!A hike perfect for the entire family, Mt Roberts located in Moultonborough, NH. This hike has great views from the parking lot and it continues to get better. If you're interested in the book we mention follow this link to purchase Ken MacGray's book: 52 with a View. This book is a great resource for hikers in NH! We visited Tuckerman Brewery for lunch dinner. They have amazing pizza and beer go check them out. They have had some of their own non-alcoholic beer in the past. Mike talks about how he learned about their process to remove the alcohol. We als...2025-04-3030 min

Around New England23. Mount Pierce our second of the 48 4k in NHHiking one of NH 48 4,000 footers was a success. We hiked Mount Pierce Aril 4, 2025. We experience weather changes and maybe all 4 season in one day on one hike. We also chat about the huts you can rent from the AMC. Have you ever stayed at one? Check out trail conditions HERE around New England. After the hike we headed home for a well deserved dinner. We got burgers from our favorite burger place around BRGR-BAR. Go check them out for amazing food and drinks! We have more info on our website: AroundNewEnglandPodcast.co...2025-04-2328 min

Around New England22. Fenway Park: Baseball Games & ConcertsThis week we discuss a classic New England landmark, Fenway Park! Being lifelong New Englanders, we are biased but we agree Fenway is the coolest ballpark! We discuss the history of the ballpark, some facts about the Red Sox, some of our own baseball memories there, and of course our favorite....The Fenway Concert Series! Boston is well known for their food. If your schedule allows, We recommend hitting up the North End prior to arriving at Fenway. Galleria Umberto has some of the best pizza around. There are plenty of options for great...2025-04-1636 min

Around New England21. Vermont Maple Weekend 2025Today we chat about our experience with Maple weekend in the state of Vermont. This is a statewide event in March. You can checkout VermontMaple.org for upcoming events and a list of farms and sugar shacks. We visited two farms Baird & Bourdon Farm. Baird Farm is in in North Chittenden and you can schedule your free tour on their website! We also visited Bourdon Farm in Woodstock, VT. Not able to visit Vermont? You can order maple syrup from either place on their website! Visit Our Website: AroundNewEnglandPodcast.com P...2025-04-0922 min

Around New England20. Bar Harbor WeekendJoin us for an incredible weekend away in Bar Harbor, Maine! On the drive up we stopped at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to see the trolls! Check out Thomas Dambo website for more information on the artist who creates the trolls. Once we arrived in Bar Harbor the timing of the tide allowed us to hike across to Bar Island. We had dinner at the Upper Deck which was close to our Airbnb. The next day we went to Acadia National Park and hiked The Bubbles and Jordan Pond then enjoyed a dri...2025-04-0226 min

Around New England19. Mt A & Vaughn Woods in Southern MaineA couple of our favorite local to us hikes Mt A & the Vaughn Woods. We talk about the trails at each place. And how these are great family friendly hikes for any ability and age. Mt. A in York Maine does have an access road so if hiking ins't in your day dirve to the top and check out the views. While Vaugh Woods is in South Berwick Maine. A little more off the beaten path and not as busy during tourist season. Check out the restaurants we talk about as well: Bagel B...2025-03-2619 min

Around New England18. Rhode Island Weekend highlightsVisiting Rhode Island for just a weekend? Here are some of the highlights we think you should visit. Of course you should check out Newport, but that isn't the only beautiful spot in this state. Add Jamestown to your list. Jamestown is just over the bridge from Newport with some cute shops, bakeries and some jaw dropping spots to walk around Jamestown is a must visit on our list. Narragansett is one of our favorite spots with great spots to eat like Gansett Poke or Champlin's and of course the beautiful beaches add this town to your m...2025-03-1922 min

Around New England17. Welch & Dickey HikeCome hike another 52 with a view with us! This is a two peak adventure that is just over 4 miles. It was a gorgeous fall day. We understand why these mountains earn a spot on NH 52 with a view list! After the hike we enjoyed some snacks at Woodstock Inn Brewery in Woodstock, NH. If you want to see pictures of this hike check out our Instagram: Around New England Hiking and we'll see you on the trails! We also share blog posts like an on going list of all the 52 with a view as well as...2025-03-1215 min

Around New England16. Mt Osceola our first 4kEver wondered how to choose your first 4,000-footer to hike? In this episode, we spill the beans on why we picked Mt. Osceola as our introduction to the NH 48 4K club. We dive into the details of the trail, share the stunning views (spoiler: they don't disappoint), and of course, offer some tips for your own journey. After conquering the peak, we head to Mad River Coffee Shop for a well-deserved treat—delicious baked goods and some seriously good coffee to refuel. Want to see the breathtaking views we talk about? Check out our Instagram for all the photo ev...2025-03-0521 min

Around New England15. North & Middle Sugarloaf with Diana's BathJoin us today as we explore not one, but two beautiful trails – North and Middle Sugarloaf! It’s a 2-for-1 special on the 52 With a View list, and these peaks definitely live up to the hype. Even on a cloudy morning, the views were breathtaking (prove that Mother Nature doesn't always need to be sunny to impress!). We’ll dive into all the trail details, from glacier boulders to a wooden staircase that feels straight out of a fairytale, plus a beautiful stream that's perfect for a cold plunge. After conquering these family-friendly peaks, we made our way to...2025-02-2619 min

Around New England14. Vermont Winter weekend part 3 StoweIn this episode we talk about a short hike we enjoyed close to the hotel. Thanks to All Trails app for helping us find a good hike! We head to Girakofi for breakfast and coffee. Then the Alchemist, a must try for any beer fan. We enjoyed walking around Stowe and checking out some shops. Then it was time to hit the road. We could not leave Vermont without stopping at Ben & Jerry's. And we wanted to re-visit The Vermont Beer Collective. We were not hungry this time, but wil...2025-02-1915 min

Around New England13. Vermont Winter Weekend part 2 Catamount Outdoor Family CenterIn this episode we talk about breakfast at Cafe Hot and coffee at My Happy Place. With some outdoor fun at Catamount Outdoor family center. Finishing our day with dinner and drinks at Vermont Pub & Brewery and Burlington Beer Co. You can see all our photos on our Instagram: Around New England Hiking. More info on our website: Around New England Podcast 2025-02-1919 min

Around New England12. Vermont Winter weekend part 1 Bolton ValleyJoin us as we explore the Burlington, Vermont area for a winter weekend. Day 1- we started this weekend with a stop at Bolton Valley where Mike got in a few turns using his Indy Pass. After checking into the hotel it was time for dinner. We drove to Burlington to check out Zero Gravity. This brewery had fantastic food and a selection of non-alcoholic beers and beverages too. See all the pictures on our Instagram: Around New England Hiking. Thanks for being here. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to help us out. Thanks so mu...2025-02-1219 min

Around New England11. Peaks Island Portland, MaineVisiting Peaks island is one of our favorite warm weather activities. Days filled with the ocean, bikes, pizza and quirky museums is always a combo for a fun day in Maine. Things we talk about in this episode: Casco Bay Lines - Click here to check out information on the ferry to get, not just to Peaks Island, but the other islands in Casco Bay off the coast of Portland Maine. The Umbrella Cover Museum - Click here for pictures and information on the Guinness Book of world record umbrella cover museum. I...2025-02-0520 min

Around New England10. Gile Mountain & Quechee Gorge with a stop at the Vermont Country StoreThis week, we’re off to the picturesque state of Vermont. I’ll do my best to keep the Noah Kahan references to a minimum—though, I mean, it was Stick Season, so no promises! We kick things off by chatting about Gile Mountain in Norwich, VT. Mike dug up some cool info on the stairs along the trail, built by the Upper Valley Trails Alliance. You’ve got to check out their website, complete with pictures of these impressive stairs going up—mystery solved! But let’s be real, the breathtaking views of Killington from the top really s...2025-01-2920 min

Around New England9. Ice Castles & Polly's Pancake ParlorIn this episode, we take you along on our epic family day trip to the Ice Castles in North Woodstock, NH! We kick things off bright and early with a hearty breakfast at Polly's Pancake Parlor in Sugar Hill—because nothing says "we're ready for adventure" like picking out which 6 pancake batters you want for your pancake sampler. Spoiler alert: Polly’s never disappoints! After fueling up (and stocking up on some very necessary souvenirs from their gift shop), we worked off some of those carbs with a quick hike at the Basin in Franconia Notch State Park...2025-01-2225 min

Around New England8. Mt Pemigewasset & Lessons Learned From a Winter HikeOn our first winter hike we learned some lessons, I mean isn't that what life is about? We knew going into this hike it would be a good one to test our new winter gear, or break our gear? Mike had hiked this mountain last fall so now was our chance to hike it together and he could compare notes. Spoiler alert we survived. After the hike we went into Plymouth to get some coffee and a bagel at Cafe Monte Alto located within Chase Street Market. Thanks for listening please don't forget to rate review and subscribe thanks f...2025-01-1522 min

Around New England7. Morgan & Percival & Plymouth, NH Join us as we take another unexpected turn and embark on a fun adventure hiking Mt Morgan and Mt Percival! Ever been curious about this unique trail? Tune in as we discuss the caves, ladders, and how to navigate around them, plus which direction is best for your hike. You can find all the photos we mention on our Instagram page: Around New England Hiking. Don't forget to like, comment, and leave a review of the podcast – we appreciate your support! 2025-01-0821 min

Around New England6. Mount Kearsarge & Family friendly hikesToday we chat about Mount Kearsarge and some of our other family friendly hikes. Check out our photos on our Instagram: Around New England Hiking 2025-01-0823 min

Around New England5. Mt Chocorua & the best burger in Portsmouth, NH In this episode, we dive into the ins and outs of the NH Safe Card—a surprisingly budget-friendly option for both families and solo adventurers. (Spoiler: it's not just "safe"; it’s smart!) Next, we share our experience hiking the iconic Mt. Chocorua. From the trail we tackled to the moments we wondered if we’d ever see flat ground again, it’s an adventure you won’t want to miss. And, as always, we wrap things up with our favorite topic: FOOD! This time, we’re raving about BRGR Bar in Portsmouth, NH. Because what’s a podcast with...2025-01-0822 min

Around New England4. Mt Cardigan & how we plan our hikesThis episode we chat about how we go about planing amazing hikes with great views and amazing trails. The books we mention are Foghorn Outdoors New England Hiking a Complete guide to more than 380 hikes By Michael Lanza & 52 with a view by Ken MacGray. We also talk about the difference between the elevation of a mountain and elevation gain of a mountain. We give details and a detailed review of our hike on Mt Cardigan. This so happens to be one of the 52 with a view! Let us know what you think. Thanks fo...2025-01-0817 min

Around New England3. Mt Willard & Littleton, NHHappy New Year! In this episode, we dive into our hiking goals for the year, from tackling challenging hikes to finding more family-friendly trails. We also share our experience hiking Mt. Willard, a must-see gem in New Hampshire. But it’s not all about the trails—we made sure to discover treats along the way we explored the charming town of Littleton, NH, checking out- Cumb Bum Bakery for amazing coffee & pasties Schilling Beer Co. not just a great craft brewery but delicious pizza. Little Town Brews a little shop filled with...2025-01-0821 min

Around New England2. Ski Season is here!🎿 New England Ski Season is here: Tips, Tricks, and Deals 🏔️ In this episode of Around New England, we’re hitting the slopes! ❄️ Whether you’re a seasoned skier or a first-timer, we’ve got you covered with: The best mountains to hit from beginners to experts. Insider tips for planning the perfect ski trip—from lodging to lift tickets. What to wear to stay warm and comfortable, even on the coldest days. A can’t-miss deal on a ski pass that will save you big! Grab your gear and get ready to make the most of New England’s winte...2025-01-0822 min

Around New England1. IntroEpisode 1: Why We Started 'Around New England' Welcome to the first episode of Around New England! In this special introduction, we share the story behind our podcast and what inspired us to lace up our hiking boots and rediscover the great outdoors. From the mountains to the coastlines, New England is full of adventures waiting to be explored, and we’re here to guide you through them—no extreme fitness required! We’ll dive into how a trip to Ireland and meeting Linda from Ireland Walk Hike Bike inspired us & why we believe there’s somethin...2025-01-0813 min

Around New EnglandAround New England Teaser Trailer 🎙️ Welcome to Around New England! 🌲 In this teaser episode, meet your hosts, two middle-aged adventurers rediscovering the great outdoors of New England. Whether you’re hitting the trails, paddling the waterways, or just looking for a way to embrace your mid-life adventure, this podcast is for you! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss our official launch! Follow us on Instagram- Around New England Hiking 2024-12-1901 min