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Green Mountain Inn - Stowe Vermont - Quintessential Vermont Lodging

2012-01-14T09:44:00.000-08:00

The Green Mountain Inn is a great place to stay right in the center of the village of Stowe, Vermont. The Inn has a lot of amenities and within walking distance is shopping and dining in the village. In addition, hiking and skiing opportunities are all over just beyond the village, with the Stowe ski area less than 20 minutes away, Smugglers Notch nearby and the Green Mountains all around

Review of National Geographic Trails Illustrated Catskill Park Map

2012-01-05T10:04:00.000-08:00

National Geographic has recently released a new map for the Catskill Park in their Trails Illustrated map set. This map covers most of the Catskill Region with information on hiking, fishing and other outdoor recreational activities. The scale is pretty small so some details are lost in order to provide coverage of the entire park. The map itself is made from waterproof, tear-resistant

EMS Divergence Fleece Jacket

2011-12-29T11:33:00.000-08:00

The Divergence Fleece Jacket from Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) is a comfortable and warm mid-weight jacket that offers more protection from the wind than a traditional fleece jacket. I have found it to be a good choice for outdoor activities in cooler weather and as a mid-layer beneath a shell in wetter or colder conditions. Read the full review of the Divergence Fleece Jacket from Eastern

Coleman 54x84 Vinyl Tablecloth

2011-12-29T11:30:00.000-08:00

When I am going car camping or even just know that I will be having a picnic lunch somewhere with picnic tables, I usually bring along a Coleman Vinyl Tablecloth. They are inexpensive and last for several trips. The only downsides are that they are pretty easy to damage and if they get wet, the color can bleed off the tablecloth. I always keep one of these tablecloths packed in my car camping

Lynburke Motel - Lyndonville, Vermont

2011-12-29T11:25:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for a no frills motel room in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, the Lynburke Motel in Lyndonville, Vermont is not a bad choice. The motel offers a number of different rooms, some of which allow pets and is in a location that provides access to the village of Lyndonville, Burke Mountain Ski Area to the northeast and the trails surrounding Lake Willoughby to the northwest. The rooms

Seagate 1.5TB External Expansion Hard Drive

2011-11-17T08:46:00.000-08:00

As my computer has aged, the hard drive has been filling up with digital photos and music files. In order to have extra room and to provide a backup for my important files, I started shopping for an external hard drive that could fill both needs. I discovered the Seagate 1.5 Terabyte External Expansion Drive through a special offer at Staples. It was actually slightly larger than what I

Van Houtte Kenya Kilimandjaro Coffee For Keurig K-Cup Brewing Systems

2011-11-15T09:31:00.000-08:00

A good choice for dark roast coffee lovers with a Keurig Coffee Maker is Van Houtte Café’s Kenya Kilimandjaro Dark Roast Blend. This coffee comes out of the Keurig system strong and solid and does not suffer from being watered down like some brews in the Keurig. I like it as a strong morning coffee, as it definitely has the kick that some lighter morning blends are missing. Van Houtte

Celestial Seasonings Sweet Lemon Iced Tea K-cups for Keurig Brewers

2011-11-15T09:28:00.000-08:00

The idea of freshly brewed iced tea whenever you wanted it with no effort sounds so great and that is why I picked up Celestial Seasonings Sweet Lemon Black Tea K-Cups for the Keurig Brewing System. For me, I was not as impressed as I wished I was, but these K-Cups produce decent iced tea (for some) that is easy to have whenever you want. For me, I was a bit let down when I tried it

Green Mountain Coffee's Pumpkin Spice Fair Trade Certified Coffee K-Cups

2011-10-25T07:19:00.000-07:00

Green Mountain Coffee has done a good job with their Pumpkin Spice Fair Trade Certified Coffee at making a brew that captures the essence of pumpkin without hitting you over the head with it or just having it taste like slightly sweetened coffee. My Pumpkin Spice Fair Trade Certified Coffee came in a K-Cup as I use my Keurig machine most of the time now for a cup of coffee here and there.

AT&T 993 2-Line Corded Phone

2011-10-11T07:33:00.000-07:00

I've been slowly setting up a home office and got around to getting a new phone line for the business. That's when I decided I needed a new phone to go along with the new line, preferably a 2-line phone I could also connect up to the existing house line. Having the two lines would make it easier to answer a call to the house or to the business and would allow me to conference a call if

Overlook Mountain Fire Tower - Catskill Mountains, NY

2011-10-09T10:49:00.000-07:00

The Overlook Mountain Fire Tower is located on the eastern edge of the Catskills Mountains and in that location, it offers a great view of the Hudson Valley, the Berkshires and Taconic Mountains to the east, the Adirondacks to the north and the Hudson Highlands and Shawangunks to the south. On a clear day you can literally see several different states including New York, Connecticut,

MSR LiteLifter Pot Lifter/Grip

2011-10-01T10:34:00.000-07:00

Need a new pot-lifter for your backcountry kitchen supplies? The MSR LiteLifter Pot Lifter/Grip is a good, if slightly pricey choice. This very lightweight grip features insulated handles and is strong enough to lift the heaviest pots off of your backcountry stove. I have gone through my share of pot grips, having either lost or broken several. They tend to run from either very cheap and

Perkins Memorial Drive and Tower on Bear Mountain in New York

2011-09-04T10:29:00.000-07:00

If you are visiting the Bear Mountain area in the Hudson Highlands of New York, you should take an hour or two to drive up Bear Mountain via Perkins Memorial Drive and take in the view from the tower on top of the mountain. From the tower you have a 360-degree of the region and on a clear day, can see the skyscrapers of Manhattan to the south and the peaks of the Catskill Mountains to the

Memorex Stereo Earbuds (CB25)

2011-07-28T10:41:00.000-07:00

I have been through a few pairs of ear buds over the years with my iPod. I like ones that fit snugly in my ear so I can wear them when I'm mowing the lawn or doing other outdoor activities and not have them constantly slipping out of my ear. That's how I came across the Memorex Stereo Earbuds. The Memorex Earbuds are designed to fit in your ear and stay put, which I really like. They

Coghlan's Pin On Compass

2011-07-28T10:37:00.000-07:00

It seems that I've had one of these simple compasses pinned to almost every backpack that I've ever owned. The compass itself doesn't really tell you much beyond a general direction, but I've found that I do look at it and use it and since it is inexpensive, it isn't a problem to have one on your backpacks. You won't be navigating trackless wilderness with the Pin On Compass, but it does

Griffin Technology (GC23090) PowerJolt SE 2010 Charger Car Adapter for iPhone

2011-07-25T12:04:00.000-07:00

Looking for a charger for you iPhone, iPod or iPad for your car? The PowerJolt SE 2010 from Griffin Technology is a decently priced choice. The charger can be found for fewer than twenty dollars and it has worked well charging my iPhone in my car for some time now. I picked up the PowerJolt because I was trying to avoid the hard sell of phone accessories at the Verizon store. I found mine

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site - Saugus, Massachusetts

2011-07-25T11:54:00.000-07:00

The Saugus Iron Works is a small National Historic Site located in Saugus on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Back in the 1600s, this site represented the first development of an ironworking site in the colonies and led eventually to the development of smaller ironworks throughout the rest of the colonies. I had heard about the Iron Works and saw the signs as I would be driving to Maine,

Guide to Kaaterskill Falls - Catskill State Park, NY

2011-07-23T09:30:00.000-07:00

Kaaterskill Falls is one of those not quite on the beaten path destinations in New York State. The 260-foot, two-tiered waterfall is the highest in New York and is tucked away within one of the many cloves that form the eastern escarpment of the Catskill Mountains. The hike into Kaaterskill Falls, either from the top or the bottom is well worth the effort. You are rewarded with a wild look at

Incipio Silicrylic Case for iPhone 4

2011-07-15T15:28:00.000-07:00

When I recently purchased my iPhone from Verizon, I avoided the hard sell that they give you on accessories and I headed over to Walmart to check out the selection of cases and other accessories. That's where I came across the Incipio iPhone 4 Silicrylic Dual Hard Case on Silicone with a Screen Protector. The included set of protective gear provides everything you'll need to shield your

Appalachian Mountain Club's Catskill Mountain Guide

2011-07-13T08:44:00.000-07:00

Looking for a guidebook to the hiking trails of the Catskill Mountain region in New York State? The Appalachian Mountain Club's Catskill Mountain Guide is a good place to start. This concise and to the point book provides trail descriptions for almost every trail in the region and includes a basic map of the area that can come in handy. This book follows the same general outline of all

Garden in the Woods (New England Wild Flower Society) - Framingham, Massachusetts

2011-06-29T12:21:00.000-07:00

The Garden in the Woods is a botanical garden maintained by the New England Wild Flower Society. The Garden is home to a number of different plants that grow throughout New England and depending on the time of the year you visit, you will see different kinds of plants in bloom. For anyone who has an interest in flowers and gardening, a trip to the Garden in the Woods is well worth your

MSR Alpine Plate

2011-06-21T08:29:00.000-07:00

I have collected several different plates in my outdoor gear collection over the year. The MSR Alpine Plate is one of them. This lightweight stainless steel plate has worked well over the years for my meals in the backcountry. There are some dents and scratches, but otherwise, it pretty much looks like it did when I first bought it. Read the full review of the MSR Alpine Plate

Eton Raptor Solar USB Charger and Weatherband Radio

2011-06-05T07:27:00.000-07:00

I'm a gadget guy, but even I have my limits, so I was not sure what to think of the Eton Raptor when I first received it. The Raptor bills itself as a Solar-Charger with All-Terrain Guidance Functions. Those functions include a cell phone charger, altimeter, barometer, compass, AM/FM/weather band radio, clock, flashlight, and most strangely, a bottle opener. Read the full review of the

Town of Windham, New York

2011-06-02T15:26:00.000-07:00

The Town of Windham is located along the northeastern escarpment of the Catskill Mountains. The Town is located in the Catskill State Park and offers thousands of acres of public land, a downhill ski area, several charming villages and hamlets and plenty of resources for anyone exploring the Catskills. Read the full review of the Town of Windham, NY on Epinions For More Information on

Stargate SG1 Novel - Roswell by Sonny Whitelaw and Jennifer Fallon

2011-04-29T14:29:00.000-07:00

I kind of came to Stargate SG1 late in the game. I started watching it just before the original series ended and now, after watching most of the episodes via DVD and catching the movies made afterwards, I find myself wanting more. That's how I ended up reading Roswell, by Sonny Whitelaw and Jennifer Fallon. I downloaded the Kindle version of this novel and I have to say that overall, I