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Tomorrow (Wed 10/22/14) Brown will transfer the state's highpoint to the state. http://www.providencejournal.com/news/content/20141020-you-too-can-make-it-to-the-top-in-r.i.-jerimoth-hill-access-to-open.ece Better link: http://highpointers.org/archives/2513

This has been a hike I have wanted to do for many years; I was sidetracked by a few years of knee problems and now with the USFS bridge removal, I was wondering, how feasible is it to hike from Zealand Rd to the Wilderness Trail parking lot? I am especially concerned about stream crossings...

A new foot bridge over the Pawcatuck River will connect the Grills Preserve on the Westerly side to the recently opened to the public Hopkinton land trust property in Hopkinton. After a winter of inactivity, progress on this bridge has been made in the past week. In the fall, old stone...

A friend just gave me his old Garmin Edge 605 and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with using bike computers while hiking? It is all new to me. Thanks.

Date of Hike: 6/25/12 Trail Conditions: Trails overgrown,wet in places, manageable blow downs, blue blazes difficult to follow and absent in places making following the true trail difficult. Even so blazes present just have to find them even if it is a distance off the trail. Special...

Napatree Point (Westerly) Of the three great beach walks, in RI, this the most accessible in the summer. Limited 2 hour street parking is available in Watch Hill. Dogs are allowed 6 PM to 8 AM (2 MAY TO LABOR DAY) on leashes according to sign. This is a better walk in winter or off...

They will close Aug 25. Budget cuts. The ferry crossing always made a nice rest stop on bicycle rides along the lower CT River valley. http://www.theday.com/article/20110718/NWS01/307189908/1018

Date of Hike: 5/18/2011 Trail Conditions: Generally dry but some mud because of recent (5th day) rain Special Equipment Required: Definitely need tick,mosquito protection, Boots in wet. Hunter orange in hunting season as this is a state maintained hunting area. Comments: -One of the few...

I had never been here before (it was just recently opened to the public)and this has to be the nicest hike around. The 2 marked trails look quite new:, the white loop(2.5 miles) around the pond is a few months old and is looks it, The yellow trail (3 miles)north is a little rugged. Thought I...

This might seem like a silly question, but here goes: I was in a restaurant on Block Island the other day and saw a photo of the Old Man profile on the wall. The photo showed the profile's face facing right which meant it would have been taken from the south, but it was a perfect outline of the...

I went here because I heard that the dam had breached in the big rains last week. Sure enough, there is a 25 foot section of dam missing, but one can easly climb down and cross the outlet stream The dirt road from Canochet Rd to the dam shows ATV wear and parts might be difficult on a bike...

I am trying to find an old drinking cup that I used years ago, it was two pieces of flat plastic that slid on rivets to make a drinking cup. I cannot find them on line.

A question: Should I be worried about coyotes and my small dog when walking in the woods in Southern NE? I have always had big labs so I never gave it a thought, but now that I have a 14 pound terrier mix, should I worry when out on the trail? The other night (the last full moon) we got...

As part of a mid life crisis-I guess- I decided to walk my dog across the state of Connecticut. In sections, our general rule has been to try to link up parks, forests, land trust spaces etc with back roads as much as possible. With my route pretty set until I reach New Haven, I realize that I...

I am not sure if any other VFFT folks were there, but this ride had to be one of the best. After looking at unfavorable forecasts all week, I woke up to wet roads down here, but it ended up being one of the best days when shorts fingerless gloves were without question. A day for sunscreen and...

Without official approval, I have started a Team VFFT for this year's ride. I hope to keep Team VFTT on the road until Darren comes back next year. If anyone would like to join, there is a reduced donation amount of $385. I have been impressed by the generosity shown by the readers of...

If anyone as crossed the Kancamaugus lately, can you please tell me if there is any construction on it this year? I am hoping to ride it from Rte 16 to Rte 3 and was wondering if there were any unpaved sections; I will be on the road bike. Thank-you, John

How bad will be Rte 93 be on Sunday? I have never experienced it but have heard about it. We have a bike ride planned on Sunday and will be going by there at about 6-7-8 AM. I suspect that the return, somewhere around sunset, will be a nightmare, and am thinking about Rte 91. BTW...

Year's Best" Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight" Brian Handwerk for National Geographic News Updated December 13, 2004 Attention skywatchers: Grab a lawn chair and bundle up, because what experts believe will be this year's best meteor shower peaks tonight. In the hours around midnight the Geminids...

What summits within the VFFT viewing area can be summited by bicycle? There is Washington, Greylock, Wachuestt, any others? How about Mansfield(VT), Bear Mt (NY) or Cadillac (ME)?