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Many years ago I walked out toe the site where Marconi had an antenna for his trans Atlantic radio work. I remember the area was nice with high dunes and a beautiful shoreline. I think it is within what is a park these days. The beach hordes probably be bad this time of year.

For those who enjoy avoiding some of those switchbacks on the way down from the High Ridge trail I have attached a map that may give you some easy to follow routes. The first time, it will be easier from the bottom up. Follow the road from the bottling plant, out to the spring. At the end, go to...

Great photos! I have seen a number of moose over the years but I don't recall the "shaved Legs" look. Is that normal and I am just forgetting?

Are the Cabot Hosiery Mills owned or operated by people associated with the Cabots of Boston and or New York?

In this climate of rules and restrictions being applied AND enforced, it is always good to go prepared for whatever conditions you may encounter or be charged by F&G for your rescue.

I have many photos that I should have taken. The most recent was a month or two ago when I was hiking (climbing) the Bald Face Circle Trail. As I was going down the slope from South Bald Face toward North Bald face, this little bird trotted out of the brush. It didn't seem all that concerned...

In a city like New York, when the place gets flooded and the power is off, where does the poop go? I mean there are millions of people and they keep pooping.

I have been studying some of the old and now disused trails on Mt Sunapee. The 1915 Ayers Mao shows one that I have been trying to find the name for marked with a red arrow. Also note that there was a trail that went up the North Peak. The USGS topo map from 1955 shows both of the trails which...

I have figured out how to attach a photo to a post but cannot figure out how to have the photo show up with the text instead of as an attachment. I know some of you can do it so others should be able to do it too.

I think you are correct. It is well known that Nature abhors a vacuum. If you clear a space such as a trail of weeds and brush, the space will very quickly be filled in. I agree that the same principle holds true if you remove the squirrels from an area. Others will move in. At present, I have...

A couple of booklets have good input. See Appalachian Trail, Design, construction and maintenance (isbn 0-917953-72-x) and the USDA Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook, 2007 which is available at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environmental/rectrails/trailpub.htm

Keep us posted. It is important that we learn as there may always be a better way.

The various squirrels will attack in all seasons. You must be alert and on guard every day. I have had to defended my home against the buggers almost constantly. Attached are a couple of photos taken on good days. Both red and gray squirrels were involved. If you have a bird feeder squirrels...

Hi Roy, A 410 shotgun with #6 shot works pretty well and you don't have as many problems with neighbors.

Do not give the red squirrels an even break. The WILL get into your house! I have had them gnaw through the wall of my house and shop to get in. The walls are 1 inch pine boards with wood shingles. Once the get inside, the are behind your walls or ceiling and multiply. Their urine and feces will...

The view from above I went to a fly in at Plymouth Airport on Tuesday. When I called for a briefing (You pretty much need to call THE MAN before you go these days because there can be a temporary no fly zone anywhere due to politicians, etc.) I was surprised to have the briefer ask if I needed...

I have hiked in the Mount Sunapee are a few times in the past couple of weeks. I have been noticing gypsy moths laying egg mass on trees and als0 a number of new egg masses. These are nasty bugs and can do major harm to the forest. If you see their egg masses on tree trunks, destroy them. It...

Who would someone contact to try and have the set of steps replaced? I know that steps could be made out of steel such as on the Precipice trail in Arcadia , but that is perhaps too much for this location. I enjoy friction hiking (just stand up) but many are afraid to try it and succumb to the...

Does anybody what happened to the :ladder" on the steepish patch of ledge on the Blueberry Ledge Trail, near the top of Mt. Whiteface. If it was removed on purpose, who and why? it is a great trail but some people are turned back by that short section. It wouldn't be all that much fun coming...