Questions tagged [new-england]
Geographical Region: New-England is the northeastern corner of the United States. New-England consist of the six states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
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Winter boots for -40°C that are snowshoe and crampon compatible?
One should never let middle age men sit around drinking and reliving the glory days of their youth on a holiday weekend. I think I may have agreed to a mid January Presidential traverse in the White ...
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Equipment for driving off road in the Northeast United States
What equipment is necessary for driving on 4x4 trails and rougher forest roads in the Northeast United States? This would include safety equipment, recovery equipment and any other equipment needed. ...
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Explain this: 40' long strip of bark removed from white pine
Seen today (5/5/19) in an area north of Boston.
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Hiking trails between Mt Moosilauke and Rumney NH
I would like to hike from Mt Moosilauke to Rumney NH. From the all trials map it looks like I can take the Carriage Road Trail almost all the way to some sort of extension to the Three Ponds Trail, ...
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Where are some accessible flat areas for handicapped birders in Acadia National Park in Maine, USA?
We're planning a trip to Acadia National Park in Maine, USA. It would be in July or August. We'll be spending two days, with a night in a hotel in one of the surrounding towns. (We haven't chosen that ...
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What are the busiest months for hiking in the New Hampshire Presidential Mountains?
I'm planning a 3 day hike (somewhere between early June and early September) in the New Hampshire's White Mountains, specifically the Presidentials.
I'd like to avoid the biggest crowds and would ...
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A winter month in New England - what to do, looking for thru-hikes or other suggestions [closed]
I hiked the AT this summer and the PCT three years ago, and it's looking like I may have the chance to return to New England for about a month sometime in Dec/Jan.
Does anyone have any ...
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What's a good overnight hiking loop in New England, within a 3 hour range of Boston?
We're looking for an overnight loop near the Boston area. I've checked out the Pemi Loop Hike in New Hampshire, but it's strenuous and we think it might be a little too much for the more novice ...
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Where can I find an online elevation profile of the Cohos trail?
Where can I find an elevation profile of the Cohos trail?
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What are these bulges? Are they harming the tree?
My husband's brother came upon this tree while hiking up Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire, USA. This was his first time seeing bulges, for lack of a better word, like these. Knowing that I'm intrigued ...
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What nocturnal animal sound am I hearing in the trees in Maine?
Every year, in late summer, in Maine, at night, I hear a noise coming from the trees. It sounds like a cardinal's chirp (http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Cardinal/sounds, fourth sound down),...
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What types of trees are in these intertwined groups in Massachusetts?
Last week we were walking at the Wachusett Reservoir in Central Massachusetts, USA.
Next to the path was a group of mature trees, the largest of which was a maple, with various sizes of smaller tree ...
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Do Herons travel alone in New England?
We live in Massachusetts, and love trees, flowers, and wildlife of all kinds. Sometimes when wandering around marshy areas, especially in New Hampshire and Vermont, we're blessed with a sighting of a ...
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Two day hike recommendations in New England area
I am interested in a recommendation for a good hike in New England (MA, NH, ME, VT, etc). We will have Saturday and Sunday and we want to do a long hike/backpacking. Preferably with elevations of 4k+ ...
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Isn't Nor'easter supposed to move from the Northeast to Southwest?
Isn't Nor'easter supposed to move from the Northeast to Southwest, hence its name? But the recent Nor'easter that hit the Northeast US right after Hurricane Sandy seems to have moved from the ...
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Good resources for information about hiking trails near Boston
I'm a Hiker who recently moved to Boston, MA. I'm interested in hiking within a 2 hour drive of the city, and I really would love alpine hiking (above the tree line), on trails that are 4 to 8 miles.
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How do I find known and documented trails for trail running in New England?
In my past experiences running on trails, the paths are demarcated for hikers and bikers and I learned about these running-appropriate paths through word of mouth and in person park information. After ...
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Are there beaches on the East Coast (US) where one can camp without a permit?
Every summer I have a strong desire to go camping on a beach. However, I've discovered that the places near me (Long Island, New York, northern New Jersey) often either:
Have a limited number of ...
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