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So glad that the new owners have loosened up ON the previous restricitons on Jerimoth Hill. We live in RI & never realized what an easy "hike" this is. It is like walking down some-one's driveway. We've done other RI hikes & were prepared to 'climb' Jerimoth HILL WELL, the day we went...

SAR-EMT40. We just backpacked-- last weekend-- up to Stairs Mt, also from the Rocky Branch Trail (south). There is water along the way before you get to the Stairs Col Trail, definately filter up fully before you get to this Col trail. There is no water after this up to the Giant Stairs. We...

Has anyone been to the Resolution Site recently? We are backpacking out that way in the beginnning of Aug & want to know if we can count on this spring as a water source at that time. David Metsky's site as well as the AMC Guide both state that water might not be available at all during...

Barnes & Noble around here now has 'Losing the Garden' available for $24.00 but I ordered it last nite @ Amazon.com for $16.00>>>FREE shipping & handling. I just finished 'Good Morning Midnight' by Chip Brown , a very interesting account of Guy's life~~ but now I'm ready to read Laura...

Thanks for the info Waumbeck, we'll be sure to catch that show! If any one would like to know even more about Benjamin Kilham & his unbelievable work with bears, you can also read his book: "Among the Bears..Raising Orphan Cubs in the Wild" His hands on research with assimilating little...

Those are some cool looking rock profiles! I'll bet that if we really looked around (& used a bit of imagination) we could really see all kinds of images out there in nature. Thanks for the pictures!

Hiker Bob, The pictures of the trail to Carrigain are fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing (you really take the nicest pictures! esp. the birds, waterfalls, lichen etc etc.) We really enjoyed them, it almost felt like we were experiencing the trail firsthand. We will be in NH next...

Hi hardyb There is no fee for Sawyer Pond Campsite . Also, one nice, unique feature , that we weren't expecting, is that there is a fire ring @ each tentsite. So bring the s'mores! Have fun on Carragain

Yes, as maineguy said, you can plan on wading across this brook crossing, it wasn't bad...short & sweet. We did it at the beginning of August & there hadn't really been any significant rain leading up to that day. As far as securing a campsite goes, we also hiked there on a Friday, we got...

WoW!! I give you so much credit in taking the time to involve your girls in mapping, choosing & navigating the trails! Not only do they get to actively participate, but it gives them an excitement for hiking & all that's involved, as well as a great sense of accomplishment! It's also so...

The trip you have planned sounds great. Good Luck! I hope the weather holds out for you! I can relate to what you said about the hiking schedule getting tight! We've planned 3 backpacking trips this summer, to try to do the Bonds on the Best One. The weather hasn't been great on 2 of them, so...

Don't worry Michael J, You'll be so glad that you waited for a BEAUTIFUL day to do your N Presi hike! The VFTT is your reward! The view from Adams & Madison is SO awe-inspiring & breathtaking, that you'll want only the BEST day in which to experience it! I'm sure that you already have...

One reason the sites don't mention the hurricanes, & the course they'll pursue is because they don't REALLY know what track they will take............ One thing I learned from living in Florida for 15 years, hurricanes really do have a have a mind of their own, {I'm serious} they are not quite...

Quietman, I have never used the straps that you refered to but I do use an adjustable black knee brace (also found in drug stores-- $15.), I think it basically works the same way by keeping the knee stabilized. A few years ago,for some reason my right knee would always bother me a bit, mostly...

I also have been using hiking poles for quite a few years, & compared to when I hiked w/out poles, they have helped me to achieve strength & speed on the ascent of steep trails (especially with a heavy pack on my back), they also help to shift the excess weight off of my knees to make the...

We live in Rhode Island, & tho' there are 400 miles of beautiful shoreline here, we love to hike in the White Mts of NH!!! The ONLY day we have available together to hike is Sunday, so 'weather-permitting' we get up @ 4:30 am & drive 200- 250 miles (one-way) , hike a six hour hike and drive...

Jaytrek57 Thanks for the info about Ben Kilham being on those chanels, I don't sit long enough to watch a lot of TV, so I think I miss most of those programs! In the book, they did mention that he has had National Geographic come to his place numerous times to film his (and the bears)...

Has anyone read the book "Among the Bears: Raising Orphan Cubs in the Wild"? This book is by Benjamin Kilham who is a woodsman & naturalist --he lives in Lyme,NH. He has the opportunity to raise two orphaned cubs, but does it in a way so that they can be assimilated back into the wild...

RI Hill bagging RI hikes are great 'getting-in-shape hikes' before you can hike in the Whites. Mt. Tom has great views from the ledges & overlooks. Hard to believe you're in RI. Hope you enjoy!