Mind the Moss

Mind the Moss

A firsthand guide to unusual hiking in New England's backcountry, cities, suburbs, and more. Reported by journalist and author Miles Howard.

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Mosscast #11: The Great Mountain

Listen now (12 mins) | A field guide to Mount Katahdin

Apr 26 •

Mosscast #10: Fleeing down the carriage roads

Listen now (8 mins) | Tapping into Connecticut's nutmeg myth

Apr 13 •

Mosscast #9: Atlantis, Mass.

Listen now (9 mins) | Discover the traces of a submerged town

Mar 22 •

Mosscast #8: Sprucewood Express

Listen now | Hiking New England's forgotten transit routes

Mar 6 •

Mosscast #7: Mending the Major

Listen now (9 mins) | Winnipesaukee's flagship peak: in recovery mode

Feb 26 •

Mosscast #6: Step-by-step over gilded hills

Listen now (9 mins) | Brookline's hidden staircases

Feb 16 •

Mosscast #5: This house is yours now

Listen now (9 mins) | Hike to a ruined seaside mansion in Rhode Island

Feb 9 •

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