Introduction to New England Waterfalls

Our passion for New England waterfalls developed years before we met during college. Our parents instilled a sense of respect and admiration for nature in us at a very young age. Greg was initially dragged kicking and screaming on daylong journeys through New England by his family. Travels during high school finally opened his mind to the wonders and attractions of the natural world. Meanwhile, Kate loved what New England had to offer from the beginning, and she pleaded to be taken on new trips continuously.

Soon after meeting at college, we began to take day trips all over New England, visiting a variety of places and, most importantly, a number of waterfalls. Day trips turned out to become regular activities for us with our friends. It was not long before we realized that many of New England’s waterfalls were known only to local residents. As we racked up miles and miles of hiking, we wondered why so many of these wonderful places could not be found in existing guidebooks.

And so the idea for New England Waterfalls was born. Our main focus, we decided, was to share all these great places with our readers in a way that minimized the amount of hassle a day trip can bring. We wrote directions based on easily identifiable reference points, described trails in an easy-to-follow format, and snapped pictures that represent the actual beauty of these places. We also added detailed classifications to each waterfall trip, including an overall rating—intended to give you a sense of comparison—and information pertaining to the trail, such as the difficulty and altitude gain.

There you have it. New England Waterfalls is our contribution to the natural splendors of this region. We hope you enjoy our book.