New England Is One Of The Best Regions For Snowmobiling

In preparation for winter, Outdoors recently shared the ten best places in the country for snowmobiling, and a few New England states were featured on their list.

“There is perhaps no thrill greater than climbing aboard a snowmobile and hearing that engine turn over waiting for you to hit the throttle,” they said. Snowmobiling is one of the most unique (and thrilling) ways to cruise through powder-covered hills or frozen fields. It combines the fun of an extreme sport with the intake of nature.

As you would expect, states in the northern and northwestern parts of the country were highlighted frequently by Outdoors as great areas for snowmobiling. However, New England fared quite well among the trails in Idaho, Montana, Colorado, and Upper Peninsular of Michigan.

In fact, New Hampshire has more miles of snowmobiling trails than most of the other states named. There are over 7,000 miles of trails to cruise along, according to Outdoors. Furthermore, "the vast network of trails in New Hampshire also link to trails in neighboring states, including Maine," they said.

Moving north, the Katahdin Region in Maine is specifically called out for it being the most northern part of New England that is great for snowmobiling. The name Katahdin means "The Greatest Mountain," according to Maine Escapes. They also detail how snowmobiling has long been popular in this area of Maine. The Interstate Trail System can actually bring you snowmobiling right into Canada.

Polaris recently unveiled its snowmobile lineup for 2024. It includes “mountain, crossover, trail, sport utility, and wide track sleds.” Their lineup this year includes top-of-the-line vehicles that can brave any condition. Polaris currently has 12 dealerships in New Hampshire and 18 in Maine. Though they don't currently offer this snowmobiling experience in New England, Polaris does have guided tours out west. However, the New England Outdoor Center does provide options for snowmobile excursions in New England.

As a father of four, my mornings are always a bit hectic. I enjoy being an early bird; however, I rarely have the time to prep a good breakfast. Therefore, I was quite thrilled to see that Tasting Table recognized three New England restaurants for having the best breakfast sandwiches in the country. I'm always looking for a good quick breakfast.

A morning in my world usually consists of a sunrise workout, followed by a scramble to get myself and the kids out of the house. Then I embark on an hour-long drive to the office. On the weekends, it's taking one of my kids to their sports game. Let's focus on the latter for a moment.

While I am more lenient on my breakfast choice (a banana or shake will do), I insist upon a healthy start for the little guys. Driving them all around New England on weekends requires a few drive-thru meals that you eat in the car. My preference is for the kids to have something substantial, with a protein they enjoy. A breakfast sandwich is often the choice.

The perfect breakfast sandwich should follow three simple rules. It's quick, both to order and make. It's fresh (not a microwaved egg slab pulled out of plastic). Finally, it's a balanced hand-held item that is not too heavy, processed or sugar-filled.

When trekking through interstates and unfamiliar towns at sunrise, it's easy to settle upon the quickest Dunkin' Donuts. Now, there are some other options that you (and I) should know about. These three New England restaurants ranking among the best breakfast sandwiches in the country.

Before we get into the list, it is necessary to give one other shout-out. The Portland, Oregon establishment named by Tasting Table has both the best restaurant and sandwich name. The "Yolko Ono" by Fried Egg I'm In Love.

Sofra Bakery and Café in Cambridge, MA, is the first stop. Tasting Table calls out "Geno's Egg Sandwich." This is a brioche bun filled with egg topped with halloumi cheese, feta butter, tomato concasse, and spicy green cilantro.

Next, we hop on 95 North and pull into the Elephantine Bakery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Here the selected breakfast sandwich is called the "Egg Simit." It's the healthiest of the three choices based on pure ingredients. This sandwich consists of egg, hummus, beat pistachio spread, feta, and spinach on a sesame simit.

I actually had a very hard time securing a quick bacon, egg, and cheese this past spring while in Maine for a lacrosse tournament. Now I know I need to go to a coffee shop next time. Tandem Coffee has something so good, it doesn't even need a clever name. "The Breakfast Sandwich" is simply egg, American cheese, and smoked paprika. However, when you rest it upon a homemade buttermilk biscuit, you reach a new level.