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Parc de la Gaspesie I was there in July 2011. Stayed at Camping de la Riviere (water and electricity). It's across the road from the visitor centre. I hiked to the top of Mont Albert (above treeline), then completed Le Tour de Mont Albert, an 11 mile loop with everything from rock ledges to...

Nice pics.:) I hiked square ledge in November 2011.

I used to use the "easily tool adjustable" type with my rugby boots, & it worked just fine.

This ain't as silly as it might seem. There was another documented case in Cape Breton (Ingonish Area), where a young girl was sleeping outside her family's tent (in an established campground) and a coyote grabbed her by the head. The coyote was driven off, and the girl survived, with many...

Farmington Drive times from Farmington: Boston - 3.5 hours Montreal - 5 hours Pinkham Notch - 2 hours Sunday River - 1 hour Rangeley - 1 hour Sugarloaf - 1 hour Millinocket - 2 hours Portland - 2 hours New York - 7 hours

This sounds like a classic skier's boot-top fracture from the era when ski boots were leather and lace-up. It was usually Tibia and Fibula (at least in my Mom's broken leg).

If you don't judge my photography, I won't judge your riding:D

Yes, we did eat at Pelletier's (& a fine meal it was).:) Here are a few more photos.

Picked up a buddy in Amherst, NS then drove to Millinocket where we sampled a refreshment or two at the Blue Ox. Started from Roaring Brook at 6:50 am on Saturday (Helon Taylor trail, 58F), and reached treeline with reasonably good visibility. Next stop was Pamola where visibility had...

Helon Taylor Trail Got this one wrong last weekend. "HEElon Taylor" with emphasis on the "HEE".:)

KOA - Canaan Maine The KOA in Canaan Maine is nice, but might be a little far (40 miles from Bangor).

Rare eastern cougar article Interesting article. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2011/08/18/cougar-attack-horse.html

My father used to talk about the Chic Chocs, Whites (& Tuckerman Ravine). We also once hiked to the top of Mansfield (Vermont). I started hiking in earnest in 2001, when I took my then 9 yr old son on a two night, 3 day MW hike (Hermit Lake, then Lakes). I've been hooked ever since.:D

Highest rescue in Canadian Rockies (about 11,700 feet). http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/summertime-the-season-of-canadian-mountain-rescues/article2131834/ They described reaching the summit "insanely late" in the day.

I was on Franconia Ridge on Tuesday/Wednesday, August 2/3, and encountered quite a few NOBO hikers. Saw one the next day already past Zealand Falls hut. He should finish quite early, given his pace.

I particularly enjoyed "badassery":D

I don't think they allow electronic devices in the park (could be wrong, though):D

About 11 years ago, I took my then 9 year old son to Mount Washington summit via Hermit Lake shelters, then Lakes of the Clouds hut, then down Ammo trail (3 days, two nights). For a one nighter, you could stay at the Hermit Lakes shelters, then Lion Head trail (if the weather is good) or go...

You could leave it at Lowe's store. They charge a couple of bucks, but the owner is the local law (I think).

Chic Chocs, July 9-11, 2011 I'm planning to be there on the weekend of July 9-11, 2011. My research indicates that Mont Jacques Cartier has restricted hiking due to the Caribou herd (can't start before 10 am and have to be off the mountain by 4 pm). It's supposed to be 4-5 hours round trip...