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Kayaker Found Dead In Boston Harbor
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (90+ words) Northeast Explorer Kayaker Found Dead In Boston Harbor A kayaker was found dead off an island in Boston Harbor on Wednesday. According to officials with the Suffolk County District Attorney's office, Tri Trinh, 72, of Quincy, Massachusetts, was discovered in the…...
New Mountain Bike Trails Being Built In Maine
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (127+ words) Northeast Explorer Several new mountain bike trails have been built and are almost ready for riding near Portland, Maine. Three new trails have recently been built at Lowell Preserve in Windham, Maine, just north of Portland. The 300-acre preserve is…...
Hiking Vermont's Five 4000-Footers: The Complete Guide To Vermont's Highest Peaks
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (503+ words) Vermont's five 4, 000-foot peaks might get overshadowed by New York's 46 or New Hampshire's 48, but what the Green Mountain state lacks in quantity of big peaks it makes up for in quality." Vermont's highest summits reward hikers with fun and challenging…...
Pennsylvania Has A New State Park - And It's Underground
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (283+ words) Pennsylvania officials recently announced the opening of the state's newest park. And it's safe to say it's not like other parks. In April, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced the opening of Laurel Caverns State Park in Farmington, Pennsylvania. It is…...
Key Property Conserved On New York's Shawangunk Ridge
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (297+ words) A property that conservation advocates describe as a critical link on New York's Shawangunk Ridge is now protected, and it will likely soon be open to hiking, camping, and cross-country skiing. The Open Space Institute (OSI) recently announced it has…...
3 Hikers With No Lights Rescued On Mount Lafayette
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (171+ words) Three hikers who had no lights had to be rescued on Mount Lafayette in New Hampshire last night. New Hampshire Fish and Game officials received a report of three hikers who needed assistance on Mount Lafayette in Franconia, New Hampshire…...
Hikers Find Human Remains In Vermont
1+ week, 1+ day ago (293+ words) Hikers in Vermont recently discovered human remains while hiking in the Green Mountain National Forest. And the circumstances surrounding the remains suggest they could be those of a hiker. According to Vermont State Police officials, they were notified at around…...
Sunday River To Host Tough Mountain Challenge July 25
1+ week, 2+ day ago (211+ words) If your idea of a fun summer day includes mud, obstacles, and beer, then you'll want to be at Sunday River in July. Sunday River Resort in Maine will host its annual Tough Mountain Challenge on Saturday, July 25. It's part…...
Nearly 70 Acres Conserved For Outdoor Recreation In Rhode Island
1+ week, 4+ day ago (291+ words) A scenic, roughly 70-acre property that offers hiking and paddling opportunities was recently conserved in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) acquired the 68-acre Princess Pine Estate in Hopkinton, Rhode Island in April. The property includes…...
4-Day Adirondack Paddling Symposium To Take Place In June
1+ week, 4+ day ago (197+ words) Saranac Lake, New York will host a four-day paddling event designed to teach important skills and connect the paddling community in mid-June. The Adirondack Paddling Symposium will be held from Friday, June 12 through Monday, June 15. Presented by NRS and the…...