Hunkering Down for Hurricane Irene

Hunkering Down for Hurricane Irene

After experiencing a lifelong dream of getting to pet a penguin I decided to stop by my parent’s house to tell them all about it. I walk in with my mother nowhere in sight and my dad outside. It sounded like he was trying to get his lawn mower... Read More ››

Nor’easter Music Spotlight: The Dave Keller Band

Nor’easter Music Spotlight: The Dave Keller Band

Based in Montpelier, Vermont, The Dave Keller Band’s reputation for dynamic, soul-stirring performances extends throughout New England. With over 1,000 shows to his credit, Dave Keller is a singer/guitarist who has forged a style uniquely his own — intense and soulful, gritty and sweet. Like the best blues and... Read More ››

Leave No Trace Principle #1: Trash Your Trash

Leave No Trace Principle #1: Trash Your Trash

Much of my outdoor activity and probably much of yours is centered on day use in the many state parks, national forests, rivers, and city parks of New Hampshire. Whether it’s hiking the trails or enjoying time along the river, I love to get out to experience the natural... Read More ››

Nor’easter Music Spotlight: Japhy Ryder

Nor’easter Music Spotlight: Japhy Ryder

Burlington, VT favorites Japhy Ryder hit the Nor’easter main stage on Friday September 23rd at Waterfront Park. Their style defies a concise definition and can instead be thought of as orbiting and twisting through worlds of prog rock and early jazz fusion over solid rhythm section grooves. “A tight-knit... Read More ››

Nor’easter Music Spotlight: The Toughcats

Nor’easter Music Spotlight: The Toughcats

The Toughcats, hailing from Fox Island, Maine, are packing their suitcases and heading to the Nor’easter! Guitarist Joe Nelson, banjo player Colin Gulley and suitcaseist/drummer Jake Greenlaw will bring their pop-rock infused bluegrass to Waterfront Park on Saturday, September 24th. “With their unusual sound, a blend of old timey... Read More ››

Upper West Side Store Construction Update

Upper West Side Store Construction Update

There’s no gear to drool over yet but 76th and Broadway is looking less  like a construction zone and more like the specialty outdoor store the upper west side of Manhattan has been waiting for. Our sincere thanks to New York Magazine, for their timely article about the anticipated... Read More ››

Creating jobs by conserving wilderness

Creating jobs by conserving wilderness

With the national debt at unprecedented heights and the pressure to cut programs at crushing levels, our national parks, state parks and other protected wild places have never been at greater risk of closure. Those who view conservation programs as an easy target for cost-cutting are quick to cite... Read More ››

Nor’easter Music Spotlight: Mariachi El Bronx

Nor’easter Music Spotlight: Mariachi El Bronx

There are times when musicians have more creativity than one personality can handle and exploring different personas unlocks another world of inspiration. The Beatles had St. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band. David Bowie had Ziggy Stardust. And The Bronx has Mariachi El Bronx. Mariachi El Bronx is literally a... Read More ››

Farewell, Camp Oh-Neh-Tah: The Return to City Life

I promised myself that I wouldn’t cry at the end of this session – toughest task, EVER. I hopped onto our buses before they took off to sign a few t-shirts that I promised to sign and hug a few more campers who I promised to hug when I... Read More ››

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