New England

Lake Shaftsbury State Park is nestled among rolling hills and dense forest in southwestern Vermont. It’s not exactly a destination for tourists, but the locals make good use of the park  in…

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…

Where can you find hard-core hiking opportunities, spectacular waterfalls and swimming holes, a world-famous scenic byway, and a relaxing resort that will turn your New Hampshire road trip into a  true vacation?…

Vermont is getting ready for its annual gala event, and of course, you’re invited! The landscape is so stunning, so vibrant, that I have to make a point to watch the road,…

Our family is so lucky to call this beautiful place home. The Green Mountain State shines in just about every season, but Vermont in the fall is special. Autumn is when people…

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…

Back Road Ramblers has partnered with Vermont State Parks last summer to photograph and write about as many of the parks as we can reasonably visit. Our first camping trip of the summer was…

Located on the shores of Lake Champlain, Burlington is Vermont’s largest city. It is home to the University of Vermont, the famous Church Street Marketplace, and about 42,000 residents. It’s a mecca…

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…

Today I’m welcoming guest-blogger Annie from the blog, Adventure of the Day.  She shares some insider information on visiting her hometown of Peterborough, NH. Welcome, Annie! Peterborough is a charming small town nestled…