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Fall’s first half: notes from Granite State Walker

First published 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 onContinue reading “Fall’s first half: notes from Granite State Walker”

For my fellow NH hikers: Hike Safe

I’m distressed at news of a Christmas Eve hike gone terribly wrong upstate. A rescue attempt became a recovery mission. First responders and volunteers put their own lives on hold and at risk to come after a lost hiker. I might wonder how a hiker could have made this-or-that bad decision, but I’m reluctant toContinue reading “For my fellow NH hikers: Hike Safe”