The spring months are a wonderful time of year to get out and explore. Burbling brooks, rushing waterfalls, quaint covered bridges, and trees bursting into bloom make this a delightful time of year to take a road trip around the region or plan a trip to a sugarhouse to learn how maple syrup is made.
Spring is also the perfect season to hit the slopes or trails unencumbered by heavy jackets, hats, and mittens to enjoy a day or two — or more — of endless blue skies, soft snow, and sweetly scented air.

If you are looking for a good, relatively easy hike for first timers, kids or just a quick hike with great rewards, Ripley Falls is the trail to try.
Located off of Route 302 East just past the Willey House on the right, you can park at the entrance and hike up the road, or drive on up closer to the trail head and park.
The sign indicates that Ripley Falls is a 20 minute hike one way and just about a half mile in length. The time frame is fairly conservative for hiking non-stop, but a good gauge...