Our favorite easy hikes that don’t involve huffing and puffing or steep inclines
Introduction The Basin is a gorgeous waterfall that cascades into a large pothole in the Pemigawasset River that originated from a melting glacier during the end of the Ice Age. This was day 2, part 2, of our White Mountains, New Hampshire get-away. Our Impressions The Basin can be combined with a hike but given […]
Introduction AllTrails link to Little Stony Man to Stony Man Loop Hike Stony Man Mountain is a short hike in Shenandoah National Park but offers some of the best summit views in the park. It is the second highest peak in Shenandoah. Little Stony Man overlook is home to a popular rock climbing wall. We […]
Basic Information Link to AllTrails website for Watchung Reservation Date of hike: 10/16/2021 Difficulty level: easy Distance: 1.7 miles round trip Elevation gain: 36 feet Location: Union County, NJ About Watchung Reservation The Watchung Reservation is an over 2,000 acres and 6-mile history trail that is part of the Union County Parks System. Along the […]
Basic Information Day 3 of our Lake Placid get-away Link to AllTrails website for Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails hike Date of hike: 08/28/2021 Difficulty level: easy Distance: 2 miles round trip Elevation gain: 98 feet Location: Lake Placid, Saranac Lakes Wild Forest, Essex County About Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails The Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails is […]
Date of Adventure: 05/16/2021 For more information on Governor’s Island please visit the website. About Governor’s Island Map of Governor’s Island can be accessed on the Governor’s Island website. Governor’s Island is an abandoned former military base for the US Army and Coast Guard that was turned into a National Park and opened to the […]
Day 4 of Shenandoah National Park Get-Away Please visit our post about Shenandoah National Park about the beginning of our trip. AllTrails link to Dickey Ridge loop hike Date of hike: 03/21/2021 Difficulty level: easy Distance: 4.8 miles round trip Elevation: 2,433 feet Elevation gain: 830 feet Location: Shenandoah National Park, VA This hike was […]
Basic Information Date of trip: 09/25/2020 Calf Pasture and Shady Beach information Location: Norwalk, CT Parking: very limited and pricy – can run anywhere from $20 – $65 per non-resident vehicle, depending on when you arrive. The beach can also be accessed via Metro-North Railroad. Picnic tables cost $5 for residents and $25 for non-residents. […]
Basic Information Date of trip: 06/07/2020 Jones Beach website Location: Southern Nassau County, hamlet of Wantagh, Jones Beach Island. Parking: daily parking fee per vehicle is $10. Parking fields are either oceanfront or connected to the beach via tunnels. Introduction: Jones Beach is a beautiful 6.5 mile public beach in Long Island. It includes a […]
Basic Information Date of trip: 05/10/2020 Difficulty level: easy Location: the South Fork or Southeastern end of Long Island, NY, which is part of Suffolk County Parking: on streets Map of the Hamptons Getting to the Hamptons The Hamptons can be accessed by car or the Long Island Railroad. Background The Hamptons are made up […]
The Fire Island is located in Long Island, Suffolk County, NY. It has a no-motor vehicle policy. Basic Information Date of trip: 04/12/2020 Difficulty level: easy Location: South shore of Long Island, NY, part of Suffolk County. Parking: Parking lots on the western (Robert Moses State Park) or eastern (Smith Point Country Park) end of […]