Exploring New England

Here you’ll find links to more recent episodes of the “Hiking with An Average Jill”  YouTube video series, which offers a lighthearted documentary of an Average Jill’s experiences, and observations along New England hiking trails. More than capturing the beauty and charm of the outdoors, these under 10-minute mini-documentaries share a story. You’ll also find some video shorts (less than 90 seconds), which I create and share on social media as a window into what I see when I step outdoors.

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As the Trail Turns

An Average Jill hikes the Jessie Gerard Trail in Peoples State Forest near Barkhamsted CT. She finds a few surprises along the way, but one she’s not soon to forget.

Published 8/16/2018

Trail Lessons

An Average Jill travels to Millerton New York to hike Brace Mountain, and encounters something unusual hanging from a tree. Her challenges become lessons.

Published 2/12/19

Once Upon A February (Video Short)

In this video short (under 60-seconds), An Average Jill shares her trail photography, set to music, from five different trails in northwest Connecticut taken during February 2019. It captures what you may experience when you hike in Connecticut’s northwest hills during a typical February.

Published 2/8/2020

Waiting on a Sunrise (Video Short)

In this video short, An Average Jill shares her experience in photographs of waiting on sunrise on North Captiva Island in Florida USA.

Published 1/27/2020

Doing My Best

An Average Jill shares footage of hikes throughout the past year that never made it into an episode. It features the Lion’s Head Trail and Bear Mountain in Salisbury CT, Kent Falls in Kent CT, the Black Rock Trail in Watertown CT, and Wachusett Mountain in Princeton MA, and Tenant Creek Falls in Northville NY.

Published 12/31/18

A Trail to Remember

An Average Jill pays a visit to Mount Tom State Park in Litchfield, Connecticut. Practically in her backyard, she shares stories, pics, and tricks she’s collected over the years while hiking the Tower Trail.

Published 12/7/18

To the Edge and Back

An Average Jill is inspired to visit the Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz, NY. Her fear of high ledges is tested, while a longer than expected hike has her turning back before reaching her goal.

Published 11/7/18

Best Little Hike West of the Clam River

An Average Jill hikes a trail along the Clam River in Sandisfield, Massachusetts. What it lacks in a summit view, it makes up for in a river view.

Published 10/14/18

Curiosity Didn’t Kill an Average Jill

An Average Jill ventures to Massachusetts to hike the Buffumville Lake trail. The interesting trailside discoveries peak her curiosity, and leave her thinking of her Mom.

Published 9/28/18

All in a Day’s Hike

An Average Jill hikes to Mount Prospect via the Appalachian Trail in Falls Village, CT. A few detours lead her to some fascinating discoveries.

Published 9/7/18

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