
Ken MacGray
Ken MacGray is a southern New Hampshire-based writer, guidebook author, and experienced hiker who literally wrote the books on the region's trails. He is the author of New Hampshire's 52 With A View: A Hiker's Guide, editor of the AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide, and co-editor of the White Mountain Guide — credentials that make him one of the most authoritative outdoor voices in New England. For Only In Your State, Ken covers New Hampshire's mountains, forests, and hidden outdoor gems with unmatched on-the-ground expertise.
Trek to New Hampshire’s Mt. Moosilauke via the Beautiful Benton Trail
Trampers have been traveling this route for centuries to visit the most spectacular of western New Hampshire's mountains.

The 1.9-Mile Hiking Trail in New Hampshire That Is a Fall Foliage Wonderland
This easily-accessible peak is reached by a short hike and provides stunning views during foliage season.

The Remote Destination in New Hampshire Where the Drive Is Worth the Final View
Make sure your vehicle is in good shape and buckle up for a bumpy ride to one of New Hampshire's wildest mountains.

Revisiting New Hampshire’s Lucia’s Lookout Was a Perfect Way to Spend My Morning
This ledgy knob along the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway provides excellent views that are reached by a long but easy hike.

My Short Hike At Gilman Pond Was A Pleasant Surprise
Discover the hidden gem of Gilman Pond Conservation Area in Alton, New Hampshire, perfect for short hikes and geology enthusiasts.
