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A Hike at Weetamoo Woods, Rhode Island

December 7, 2016 by mattwillen Leave a Comment

A Hike at Weetamoo Woods, Rhode Island

The hike makes a meandering trek along the network of trails through Weetamoo Woods, near Tiverton, Rhode Island. The forest here is comprised a distinctive oak-holly forest, which is found in coastal areas in southern New England. You’ll encounter some interesting historic sites as well as a pretty forest along this hike. [Read more]

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Presentation on Tuesday Night

November 26, 2016 by mattwillen 2 Comments

Presentation on Tuesday Night

For the past five years I’ve been making an annual pilgrimage to the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia, that section of coastline that extends from east from Halifax for about 120 miles or so to Canso. Aside from a lot of time to think and just be, the place has offered me some wonderful opportunities… [Read More]

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Working on a New Guide Book

November 26, 2016 by mattwillen Leave a Comment

Working on a New Guide Book

Tent Camping in New Jersey This fall I began working on my next guidebook project, a second edition of Best Tent Camping: NJ. The first edition of the book was written by Marie Javins, who no longer lives in the northeast. Given my close proximity to New Jersey, Menasha Ridge asked if I would be… [Read More]

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Pennsylvania State Forest Camping

November 2, 2016 by mattwillen Leave a Comment

Pennsylvania State Forest Camping

Pennsylvania state forest offer great opportunities for primitive car camping. This post provides information on several really nice sites.  [Read more]

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Southwest Coast of Nova Scotia, Part 1

October 31, 2016 by mattwillen Leave a Comment

Southwest Coast of Nova Scotia, Part 1

Slideshow of the first half of a 9-day sea kayak trip on the southwest coast of Nova Scotia, featuring images of the Tusket Islands. [Read more]

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Bay of Islands

October 17, 2016 by mattwillen 2 Comments

Bay of Islands

Last summer I did a five-day trip through the Bay of Islands from Taylor Head Provincial Park to Marie Joseph on the eastern shore of Nova Scotia. This section of the coast sees very little visitation, and is quite beautiful and remote. I’ve posted a slide show that you can navigate at your leisure.  [Read more]

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