I’M QUINCY KOETZ

An outdoorsman and Nurse Practitioner living in Northern California. When I first started this blog, I was an EMT living in Southern California and this blog has followed...

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 By Quincy Koetz

Hiking Mt Pisgah on Lake Willoughby, Vermont

The scene of Lake Willoughby and Mt Pisgah are reminiscent of a sight from Norway. This glacial lake looks like a fjord and is surely one of the most picturesque lakes in New England. Famous view from the South Shore of Lake Willoughby, Vermont Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom has captivated me for a long time now...

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East Mountain, Vermont and Abandoned Cold War Military Base

If this place isn’t haunted, nothing is Just a raw, unedited picture of the Cold War Military Base on East Mountain I’ve been some bizarre places tramping around the wilds of New England but this one has to take the cake. East Mountain in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont has become a famous place for mountain biking...

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Best 10 Mountain Hikes in Vermont

Vermont is a small, sparsely populated state with some of the best adventures in the eastern United States. I am continually drawn to the many mountains and hikes in the Green Mountains as well as other parts of the state. These 10 mountains are my favorite of the endless hiking opportunities that are available in...

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Hiking Mt Abraham and Ellen: Southern Vermont Road Trip

Last stop on a 4 day tour of Southern Vermont. Although technically in the middle part of the state, these mountains were close enough to Rutland. The last day of hiking along the Long Trail also had the most views. Hiking Mt Ellen and Mt Abraham After hiking Mt Killington, I decided to head further...

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Hiking Mt Killington: Southern Vermont Road Trip

More hikes and sights in Southern Vermont. More Vermont beauty on the way to Mt Killington There’s just so much wonder in this small state! Vermont is the 5th smallest state and the 2nd least populous but ranks towards the top in natural beauty! To me, there’s abundant natural beauty in every state and I...

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