Tag Archives: Hiking

Traveling in the Time of COVID – In Over My Head! – Hiking Great Head Trail

Posted on July 12, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

We awoke to the sight of distance sea fog across the bay. The weather had all the makings for perfect day for hiking – sunny with temps in the high 50’s. After a hearty breakfast of Maine wild blueberry pancakes, … Continue reading →

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Traveling in the Time of COVID – Hiking the Old Pond Rail Trail

Posted on July 7, 2021 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

After a tasty lunch at the Pickled Wrinkled, we felt we had a short hike left in us for the day. I surprised my husband who loves anything related to trains, announcing we would be hiking the Old Pond Rail … Continue reading →

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How Much Are National Parks Worth To You? Pay Your Share

Posted on June 29, 2018 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

When the discussion arose in the media a few months back that most of the popular national parks were going to raise their park pass fees during the busy months, it struck a chord with me. When we were in … Continue reading →

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My Own Walk In the Woods

Posted on September 2, 2015 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

Since the movie “A Walk in the Woods” based on the book by Bill Bryson is opening in theaters today, I share my very small, very short experience of walking a portion of the Appalachian Trail (AP). A wonderful part of … Continue reading →

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Right Place, Right Time Photo Ops

Posted on April 19, 2015 by J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies

First in a series of occasional posts on photography. There is always something special about capturing once-in-a-lifetime photographs; what I like to call “Right Time, Right Place Photos”. This holds especially true when you are traveling as you may never … Continue reading →

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