The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Daniel Nelson. Beantown: city of colonial history, collegiate culture, the Red Sox, and premium access to the mighty White Mountains of New Hampshire. Boston hikers can easily go from the center of urbanity to sweeping New England summits for a day’s escape, with options ranging…
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The bill is a response to the White House’s rollback of protections for Utah public lands. The Trump administration plans a drastic reduction of Bears Ears National Monument.Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) and Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) joined 16 other democratic senators this week to introduce a bill that would legally codify the boundaries of more than…
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Sat, 2/24, 9 am-9 pm Group: Random Group of Hikers When: Saturday, February 24, 9 am-9 pm Where: Baldface Circle Trail, North Chatham, NH Cost: Free (registration required) Details: We’re going to hike The Baldfaces (3,570 & 3,610ft), two dramatic rocky peaks on the east side of the White Mountains. Views from these peaks are among the finest…
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