Mush! Watleigh Torsey runs Barking Brook Sled Dog Adventures out of her backyard kennel. You don’t even have to wait for winter! Torsey’s dogs pull a wheeled cart in fall and switch over to a sled when there is adequate snow cover. You can even take a “learn to mush” class – by the end of the day, you’ll be driving the dogs yourself! Check out barking-brook.com for more information.
The Flying Monkey is a classic-style revival movie house and concert venue. Take in a cult classic like The Rocky Horror Picture Show or Repo Man, or get your groove on to one of its concert events, like Arlo Guthrie or Watkins Glen Revisited. The best part: You can dine on Common Man food while you’re at it! Grab a seat at one of the downstairs tables and have dinner and a show (although for our money, the balcony is the best seat in the house).
One of the Northeast’s most popular rock climbing destinations lies on the outskirts of town at the Rumney Rocks. Get there early – the parking lot is often crammed with climbers looking to make the ascent.
Take a hike out to the serene tranquility of Rainbow Falls, at the end of an easy 3/4-mile trail through the Walter/Newton Natural Area. Once you find the trailhead on Cummings Hill Road, it’s just a hop, skip and a jump out to this beautiful natural wonder.
We’ve never turned down a pulled pork sandwich, and we weren’t about to stop that trend. Six Burner Bistro is a great place to grab some lunch. They crank out gourmet short-order as fast as the crowds can order it. Savory!
Nothing says “fall” like some farm-fresh vegetables. Check out the stand at the scenic Longview Farm for some pumpkins, squash and whatever else tickles your fancy. It’s gourd-geous!
Is there a better way to brace yourself for a full day of outdoor adventures than to stuff yourself with pancakes? We didn’t think so. Start out at Main Street Station, a classic train-car diner in the heart of downtown. Finish the short stack if you can and you’ll be fully fueled.
Munch, mush, hike and spelunk your way through our neighbor to the north.
