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The Alpine Ridge Trail is a relatively short, but steep path through the Alpine Tundra of Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s a great hike for those who want breathtaking beauty, but don’t…

Part wildlife sanctuary and part wild west, Theodore Roosevelt National Park encompasses the other badlands, the ones you’ve never heard about. While throngs of tourists head to Mount Rushmore and the Badlands…

The calendar tells me it’s spring, but judging by the recent wrath of Mother Nature, it’s still winter here in Vermont. I’m an optimist, though, and thoroughly looking forward to camping season,…

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I’m going to continue my love affair with our national parks today and talk a little bit about romantic winter getaways (you know, for Valentine’s Day). Speaking of love – our national…

America’s 59 national parks are breathtakingly beautiful and incredibly diverse, encompassing wild seashores, towering mountains, dark rainforests, and vast deserts. Last week, I had the honor of exploring Joshua Tree National Park,…

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…

My husband, Eric, has long wanted to be a part of Back Road Ramblers, but with a full-time teaching job, he’s only been able to take part in the traveling, not the…

Have you discovered the fascinating world of winter camping yet? Wait, wait, hear me out. What if I told you that winter camping could mean that you wouldn’t have to sleep on…

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…