Secret Nature in Newtown

Last weekend while visiting family in Connecticut, we ventured out to one of Andrew’s childhood hiking spots.  This little gem of conservation land is nestled among the busy streets and neighborhoods in Newtown, Connecticut.  First we drove along the northern edge of the property on Orchard Hill Road as Andrew tried to remember where to…

Boat Float

A few weeks ago we headed out to Lake Tarleton in Piermont and Warren, New Hampshire (PDF Map).  Just getting there was an adventure because recent torrential rains had washed out several roads in the region.  When we turned onto Route 25C, a road block caused us to try some back roads to get around, but…

Heart Hike

On the weekend before last,  we ventured to Charlotte Vermont to Mount Philo State Park.  Lindsay’s friends Jamie, Matt, and Rylan were hosting the 2nd Heart Hike fundraiser for Boston Children’s Hospital.  You can learn more about miracle baby Rylan here: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/rylansheart. We arrived on a sunny morning and met the group in the parking lot…