canoeing and kayaking

As the first leaves start to change in Vermont, an excitement fills the air. The hot, humid days give way to crisp, cool temps, and residents and visitors scurry around enjoying the…

The Connecticut River meanders from north to south along the entire border between Vermont and New Hampshire (235 miles). It’s New England’s largest and longest river, starting as a tiny pond in…

If you’ve been reading Back Road Ramblers for any length of time, you already know how I feel about dogs. I am smitten with most of the dogs that come into my…

What budget adventure has the primitive solitude of backpacking without having to carry everything on your back? Where can you camp somewhere new every night, bask in the glory of breathtaking, wilderness…

Like many of Vermont’s most wild places, Groton State Forest is off the beaten path, nestled between the Green Mountains to the west and the hills of the Connecticut River Valley to…

Every dog must have its day. And for many dogs that day includes quality time spent playing outside with their favorite human companions. Throw in a spectacular mountain lake or a meandering…

The little slice of wilderness called Woodford State Park is nestled in the mountains of Southern Vermont. It’s not exactly a tourist destination, but it beckons to certain people with its quiet…

I recently embarked on a solo camping trip at Wilgus State Park, here in Vermont. It rained for much of the trip, and I was stuck inside my tent with a pile…

Are you looking for the perfect adventure town for your outdoor vacation? A town where you can paddle, bike, and hike during the day, and indulge in some fine eatin’, strolling, and…

Lake vacations combine the best elements of summer – not just swimming, fishing, and boating, but also lazy days on the beach, chasing fireflies, and the constant smell of sunscreen and wet…