As with any young company, the question often arises, what, exactly are you doing here? I wanted to take a moment to explain what Gibbs Guides is all about and where I think it is going in the future. My background in outdoor recreation, my degree in English Literature from Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH, and a love of nature and taking pictures is what brought about the invention of Gibbs Guides. As I turned forty the question arose for me personally, what are you

Take a Vermont Vacation! I grew up next to the massive sweeps of cedar bogs on the eastern shores of Lake Memphremagog, in northern Vermont. It was easy to take the natural beauty I was surrounded by for granted. Whether it was canoeing through the marshes or fishing in the South Bay near Newport, it always felt like this type of experience was everywhere. When the views of the cliffs of Willoughby or the moose sightings in Norton or Brighton's Wenlock Natural Area

Are you thinking about heading to the Lake Sunapee area for a vacation? It certainly is a great place to visit. With lots to do and see, yet it still maintains a quiet, non-touristy feel. Featuring friendly locals, great eateries and lots of beautiful places to stay. It has all the benefits of the Winnipesaukee or Conway, NH area but without the crowds! There are several great campgrounds and there is also loads of tax-free NH shopping for those rainy days. There are t

As with any new adventure, you of course, don't know what you don't know, and as I'm working on two new guidebooks to add to "Hiking and Snowshoeing the Greater Sunapee Region" it seemed appropriate to go over the process I'm using to write the books, and my mission in bringing these guidebooks to you. As a person who had spent much of his young life outdoors, the onset of my thirties, was a bit of a settling. Into life, job, kiddos and a mostly sedentary daily life. Sur

Mt Sunapee, NH It was incredibly hard to select just 3 walks out of all the great one's in the Greater Sunapee Region, we hope these will give you some ideas to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors! 1) Clark’s Lookout- New London, NH Trailhead Info: *Parking is at the New London Park and Ride that is located just off exit 12 on I89. Easy walk - thirty minutes. *Pet Friendly - dry ground and stone dust trail. For a short walk, this offers one of the more rewardin

The Guides The idea behind these guides is to create books of basic information and encouragement to go do many of the great hikes and walks in the regions we visit. Be it a geographic region, like this guide, or a state or larger region. We’re currently starting work on a guide about the covered bridges of New Hampshire and Vermont. We are committed to providing a product that is valuable to both the vacationer or the local. The book is useful, fun and full of beauti