As the trail programs director at the Upper Valley Trails Alliance, I have the privilege of working on many trails across the region. The Upper...
It is indisputable that being outdoors provides myriad benefits to those who breathe the fresh air on a regular basis.Research has shown that...
The last year has been difficult for everyone. Even in our idyllic corner of the world, we’ve been confined to our homes, isolated from loved ones...
My wife, Heather Buckner, and I welcomed our first child into our lives last year. I have watched my baby say her first words, take her first steps...
Three months ago, we welcomed a new baby into our lives. She has big puffy cheeks, crystal blue eyes and a whole life ahead of her that’s ours to...
Three towns in the Upper Valley are revitalizing their town forests with new, comprehensive Town Forest Recreation Plans. With funding support...
Skills education has always been a passion of mine, particularly with youth in the outdoors. In fact, for most of my time in the trails world, it...
Eight years ago, I drove down an icy road into the New Hampshire wilderness to begin my first paid position as a trail crew leader with the New...