Roads End Naturalist

Exploring the natural world as we wander at the end of the road


Tag: hiking

  • Rain Man (and Woman)

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    A rainy day is a perfect time for a walk in the woods. ~Rachel Carson I am finally getting around to posting about our trip to one of our favorite backpacking spots, Mount Rogers, VA. My backpacking and camping queen (you know who I am talking about) has been chomping at the bit to get Read more…

  • Opting Out

    I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house. ~Nathaniel Hawthorne If Nathaniel had lived in our times, he might have added something to that sentiment….or by going shopping, especially on Black Friday. I think outdoor retailer REI made a huge splash with their decision to encourage people Read more…

  • Mainely Beautiful

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    I am winding down my camping trip to the north woods and the Maine coast. It has been a glorious week of hiking, camping in almost perfect campsites, and taking in the sights of a stunningly beautiful part of our country. Unlike many of my other outings, this one turned out to be less about Read more…