It’s official. We’re just not ready for winter to end! Sure, we don’t mind the weather getting warmer. We don’t mind not having to drive in snow (though that hasn’t been much of an issue this winter!) But we’re definitely going to miss the stunning panoramas of snow-covered New England mountains that are among some [...]

It couldn’t be much further now. It seemed we had been hiking for hours. It was only supposed to be a little over three miles away, and the trail was mostly flat. What was taking us so long? Had we taken another one of our notorious wrong turns? Where was Lake Placid? It was a [...]

I have always hated winter. I can’t stand being cold, driving in snow terrifies me, and wind really freaks me out. That’s why I am still in shock that winter has actually become my favorite time of year. When December arrives, I’m ready to head out for a weekend of hiking in New England’s magnificent [...]

The tiny village of Lake Placid, tucked away in the High Peaks region of New York’s Adirondack Mountains, has witnessed some of the greatest moments — and miracles — in Olympic history. When it hosted in 1932, 16-year-old figure skater Sonja Heine took the gold while local hero, speed skater Jack Shea, took home two. [...]

Spring, Summer, Winter, or Fall — we could spend every weekend here. We absolutely love New Hampshire’s White Mountains. This region is known for its rugged, rocky terrain and absolutely unpredictable, oftentimes violent, weather. That’s part of the draw; part of the intrigue. Although we’ve traveled all over the world, we have yet to find [...]

Our first Valentine’s Day was celebrated at Outback Steakhouse. Romantic. Fortunately, we’ve come a long way since then. Each year, we take a day or weekend trip to celebrate Valentine’s Day in New England, where we live. The New England states are a great place for a romantic getaway any time of year, but the [...]