Some time ago, a local writer interviewed me about the advantages of getting outside to walk on trails and paths and sidewalks. The resulting article sparked questions from readers, which prompted me to write about how I became a Granite State walker. I can hope this inspires soon-to-be-walkers everywhere. Getting started For someone who hasn’tContinue reading “Becoming a Granite State Walker”
Category Archives: Outdoors
A fleeting gem
I spent part of the Memorial Day weekend enjoying a good long walk on the Rockingham Recreational Trail, one of the many rail trails gracing New Hampshire. How good it felt to shake off the recent rains! I saw plenty of cyclists. I’ll bet they were moving too fast to see what was in bloomContinue reading “A fleeting gem”
Fall’s first half: notes from Granite State Walker
Cross-posted at granitestatewalker.com My autumn began with a trip upstate as the leaves began turning. As October ends, I’m near the Massachusetts border, where red and orange foliage has yielded to gold and bronze. The sunlight through the leaves these days creates a glowing aura around everything. First stop: North Country Three days on theContinue reading “Fall’s first half: notes from Granite State Walker”
Ellen Kolb 