If you’ve been here for a while, you’ll remember that I spent a year living in Vermont. Since moving to Boston, I’ve been excited to share my favorite spots in New England with my roommates. Here’s how we spent 24 hours in Vermont with Chloe. Day 1: Stowe and Burlington 1pm: Cold Hollow Cider Mill …
Road Tripping with Chloe
Most trips, my plan is to have no plan, but sometimes the universe decides to take weeks of planning and throw them out the window. That was our trip to Colorado last October.
Training Tips: Preventing Overexcitement During Training
Has this ever happened to you? You pull out the bag of treats, ready to work on some new tricks with your dog, but they’re either too excited to work, or they could care less about the chicken jerky in your hand? You aren’t alone.
Winter Hikes: Hoosac Range Trail
Coming back to Massachusetts, I’ve missed the tall mountains of New York and Northern New England, but the vistas on this trail are truly breathtaking.
Favorite Hikes: Hurricane Mountain
Overall, a great alternative to the High Peaks if you’re looking for a view without all of the elevation gain of a 4,000 footer.
New England Road Trips: Gloucester, Mass
With Covid-19 restrictions still in effect, we took a day trip to explore a new spot in our own backyard.
Winter Hiking: What to Wear on a Budget
The weather outside may be frightful, but with the right gear, you can enjoy the outdoors.
Training Tips: Working on Recall
We’ve all come across those people on the trail who have lost their dog (or kid) and have doubled back to see where they went. Trust me, I’ve been that girl and it’s not fun.
Planning the Perfect Hike: Bringing a Dog
Last post, I talked about how I find my next hike. This time we’ll go over some things to keep in mind if you’re bringing your dog with you. There are a lot of things to consider (it’s basically the topic of this entire blog), but if you’re going to take a couple pieces of …
Planning the Perfect Hike: The Basics
I get asked a lot how I’m brave enough to hike alone, and my answer is research. Lots of research. Solo hikes take a lot of planning, especially when you’re just starting out.