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Undiscovered
Appalachian Trail thru-hiking veteran David Mills found that western Maine's newest great hiking trail — the Grafton Loop — offers spectacular views and few crowds. story

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Wait Til This Year
From skydiving and whitewater rafting to surfing and backcountry skiing, here are six ways to get more adventure in your life in 2008.

Morning Dues
For photographer Austin Holt, a day at the office means capturing stunning images during a pre-dawn climb on the rocky coast of Maine’s Bar Harbor. So, how do you like your cubicle now?

The Still UntamedMaine Woods
Following in the footsteps of Thoreau, writer Ryan Krogh set out to explore Mount Katahdin. What he found was a wild mountain that can at once inspire and challenge visitors.

Spit Happens
New Hampshire's Mount Chocorua draws a crowd. A big crowd. But with awesome views from its summit and a couple of scenic waterfalls along the way, there's a reason it is so popular. Just watch out for loogies.

The Joy of the Blues - Its big city locale and popular summit might give the Blue Hills Reservation a less-than-edgy image. But for mountain bikers, its rugged, remote trails offer some of the most fun and challenging rides in Eastern Massachusetts.