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OGHolliday
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Where is the most fun place you have ever traveled in our boring ass region? Im talking summer here. AKA trip as soon as school is over.
Jun 1 2011 11:08PM
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SERENGETI_YETI
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All around the kangamangus highway in new hamspire was a lot of fun
Jun 1 2011 11:10PM
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SPskier543
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I borrowed my parents boat a few summers back when I was 16 or so and me and a couple friends sailed around from Maine down to Long Island, stopping at good surf spots and we also brought along our windsurfers. Possibly some of the best times of my life
Jun 1 2011 11:13PM
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daskis
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Sebago Lake in Maine is fun. Hiking in Maine and New Hampshire is cool like Katahdin and the White Mountains. Islands off the coast of Maine are the best.
Jun 1 2011 11:15PM
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bigbromskier
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new england is awesome don't take it for granted. so many awesome places to go--really depends on where you are, but there's definitely something cool to do within a half hour drive from wherever you are....swimming holes, hiking, whateva, just enjoying being outside in a great place
Jun 1 2011 11:22PM
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daskis
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And for the record, New England is great. I used to hate Maine when I moved here, but after spending a few years exploring and finding amazing places here, I love it.
Jun 1 2011 11:23PM
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Lemuel
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Coast of Maine and Lake Champlain are probably the nicest places I have been.
Jun 1 2011 11:26PM
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-dva-
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have you ever been to the midwest? new england is the tits. there are great places to do pretty much anything and everything outdoorsy. one thing people haven't mentioned yet is surfing if you're into that. if you're not, then just go hiking/camping/climbing/etc. somewhere. do the long trail in vt or part of the AT or something. the possibilities are endless
Jun 1 2011 11:29PM
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plorr
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Where in New Englad do you live?

NYC and Boston are both major cities with lots to do.

If you are 18 get a passport and road trip up to Montreal and go to all the awesome clubs and bars up there.

Bar Harbor/Mount Dessert Island in Maine is awesome.

Hike a portion of the Applachian Trail. Theres some really nice parts up in New Hampshire. Mount Washington is also an awesome place to go in New Hampshire.

Cape Cod can be fun.

The new paltz/ woodstock area of New York has some cool shit goin on. Awesome rock climbing.

Rhode Island has decent beaches.

I realize not all of these places are actually in New England, but they are all within a reasonable drive depending on where in NE you live.
Jun 1 2011 11:41PM
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plorr
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Oh yeah forgot to mention Burlington and Lake Champlain.
Jun 1 2011 11:42PM
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SPskier543
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Go to block island, Nantucket, marthas vineyard, or even the cape and you'll change your mind.
Jun 1 2011 11:44PM
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Aaaron.
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big Gs in waterville maine

Jun 1 2011 11:46PM
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SeanTom
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come back.

Jun 1 2011 11:48PM
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OGHolliday
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I live in Western Mass. Used to live in NYC. Whenever I go there I always end up just shopping and moping around. Fun enough, but I want to find something else to do there. Similar situation with boston. Obviously living in the berkshires most of my life I've done my fair share of hiking, camping, swimming (the classic new england activities) Unfortunately I'm only 17 so no Cannadian partying for me. I understand New England is great for the outdoors, but what are some specific places that absolutely blew your mind. Oh and I rollerblade. Anyone know of any sick skateparks worth making a trip to from western MA?
Jun 2 2011 12:04AM
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OGHolliday
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Been to the Vineyard and the Cape. Great places but can get a wee bit pricey as far as sleeping. Anyone know of good places to camp on the vineyard?
Jun 2 2011 12:06AM
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plorr
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Have you been to skaters edge?

If you're looking for an outdoorsy spot to blow your mind go to Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine. The top of Cadillac Mountain is the first place to see the sun rise in the US. If you can get up early enough for it your mind will be blown. Also there is a cool little beach there (the water is fucking freezing though), some good hiking and biking, awesome rock climbing, and Bar Harbor is a fun town to just kick it in.

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Jun 2 2011 12:23AM
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fujarome
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...and suddenly it dawned on me that i have in fact been there....


New England has a ton of fun stuff to do, as has already been recommended.

Boston harbor islands can also be a fun little trip
Jun 2 2011 12:58AM
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Aaaron.
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big Gs rocked my world
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roast turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce on two pieces of bread easily the size of my face
Jun 2 2011 11:03AM
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chuck_testa
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Burlington is pretty cool. the lake rent a boat and go tubing wakeboarding waterskiing, you could go to red rocks and jump off or go to the swimming holes in the mad River valley (Waitsfield, Warren) and hit up the swimming holes their. If you want to go ski try the Beach at Whaleback resort
Jun 2 2011 11:20AM
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colleenator
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eat some lobstas
Jun 2 2011 11:23AM
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fujarome
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pretty sure my roast beef sandwich lasted me at least 3 different meals.
Jun 2 2011 11:25AM
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alev
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if you actually think New England is boring, then leave. but if you want to find some of the beauty of the region, there is plenty to find. White Mountains of NH, Greens of VT, Katahdin in Maine are all great areas for hiking.
In NH you can go to the whites, hike around the pemigewasset area or go to hampton beach for some surfing and the trashiness of the state.
In VT, you have the greens for hiking, but areas like Middlebury and Vergennes are beautiful areas. The NEK has some sick stuff too, and really funky areas. Lake Willoughby is an area i always wanted to go to but was never able to. And of course Burlington and Lake Champlain, along with the northern champlain islands are all amazing places.
Maine has an amazing coast with surfing and Acadia ntl park. i dont know maine well though.
in MA, you have Boston, the Cape, and the Berkshires out west are beautiful and have some great hiking.
in CT...i have no idea whats nice there.
RI has some sick surfing, and Newport is cool too if you have any interest in sailing.

Just get out there and explore and you/ll find places you like and places you dislike. if you like hiking or biking, go to an area that has great spots for it. same with surfing. NE really has it all, you jsut have to find it
Jun 2 2011 11:33AM
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RubberSoul
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you kidding me man? beaches, mountains, woods, lakes, more woods, more beaches... NE kicks the shit out of most places
Jun 2 2011 11:35AM
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nickyp
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This. I spent last summer moving between Boston and Cape Cod/ Nantucket/ Martha's Vineyard/ Rhode Island, and it was the best, most interesting summer ever. There's so much to see and do if you know where to look. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Jun 2 2011 11:38AM
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1337
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Don't forget Hahvahd
Jun 2 2011 11:43AM
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nickyp
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Hehe, Harvard was very much included in that. I'm really sad not to be there this year. Instead I get three months of rain and grey skies at home :(

>Open iphoto
>Commence nostalgia trip
Jun 2 2011 11:50AM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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summer and winter
Jun 2 2011 11:50AM
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Aaaron.
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i ate half of the whole thing. i was done after a quarter. thought i was gonna die.
Jun 2 2011 12:42PM
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yeahno
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my basement
Jun 2 2011 12:43PM
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sndyrvr
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Salmon Falls in Lisbon Maine, best cliff / bridge / rope jumping aroundp
Jun 2 2011 12:44PM
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1337
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for sure one of the best experiences of my life. So much fun!
Jun 2 2011 12:45PM
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asapCferg
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if you live on the coast it geta oldd..but the beaches are fun! and hiking mountains too
Jun 2 2011 12:50PM
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Bryan*
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this is a great skatepark it is in central CT and has a great vibe to the skate park. Bristol is kinda sketchy in certain parts but its really fun place. i have meet people there from philly that come up here 4 times a summer just to skate this park! PM me if you have any questions, we can possibly get together and film a edit there if you are any good!

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Jun 2 2011 12:58PM
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Bryan*
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http://www.cyresskateboards.com/cyresskatespots/node/76

gives you a little backround to the park

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Jun 2 2011 1:00PM
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naturday
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I love camping around lake george, or on one of the islands in the summer. It is one of the most beautiful lakes ever and you can go cliff dive off of calvespen. I love lake george.
Jun 2 2011 1:13PM
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Spillway_East
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winslow, maine
Jun 2 2011 2:55PM
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BMB
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CAPE COD, or Burlington Vermont
Jun 2 2011 2:58PM
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daskis
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Oh hell yes Big G's is the shit.
This was by far the best sandwich I have ever had...
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Swim in lake Messalonskee and then eat at Big G's and you'll have a terrific day!
Jun 2 2011 3:02PM
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emopoppins
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Guyyy you gotta go to coo's canyon up by rumford. it might smell a little funny but that goes away after a while, and i'm telling you these cliffs are like EEEE FUCKin small but they're fun.
Jun 2 2011 3:10PM
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OGHolliday
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Lived here for 15 years. If you can name one hike I havent done, one lake I havent swam in, or anything outdoorsy for that matter I will give you tons of $$$$$$$$. To the guy talking skaters edge I went all the way out their once but didnt have my waiver notarized so I got kicked. One of the worst days of my life.
Jun 2 2011 3:18PM
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monkatizer
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mount hood....DUHH
Jun 2 2011 3:19PM
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MikeVicksTOPDOG
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downhill mountain bikeing is the most fun you will ever have in the summer but its pricy
Jun 2 2011 6:06PM
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Ski_Alot
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things i like:
being able to enjoy sick beaches and boating and shit in summer
Skiing in winter
the white mountains
not having multiple ugly ass stripmalls in my town
liberals
smart kids
Jun 2 2011 6:12PM
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CAPITA-DEVOURS
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one more week then exams. fuck de schoolz.
Jun 2 2011 6:13PM
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Deluge
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adirondacks...
Jun 2 2011 6:16PM
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wintersway
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burlington/lake champlain
mt washington
white mountain national forest
bar harbor/acadia national park
canada
Jun 2 2011 6:20PM
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Aaaron.
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my bad. it's atleast near waterville, right?
Jun 2 2011 7:19PM
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DOSE.
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Where in maine are these places? Cause I live in Maine and never go anywhere.
Jun 2 2011 7:43PM
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Chubz.
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holy shit fuck yes. Go there, whats more fun than camping in a dope ass national park?
Jun 2 2011 7:48PM
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stokedelic
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the kancamangus is the shit for cliff jumping!
Jun 2 2011 7:52PM
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daskis
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Sebago Lake, Deer Isle, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, plenty of places in Kennebunk where I live, Portland, Katahdin, Acadia, Peak's Island, Chebeague Island... I never run out of amazing places to go. There are such scenic and interesting places everywhere here.
Jun 2 2011 8:17PM
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