Footing it in Franconia

"Footing it in Franconia" by Bradford Torrey is a travel and nature narrative set in the Franconia region of New Hampshire, where the author shares his early 20th-century hiking experiences along with detailed observations of plants and animals. Torrey invites readers to appreciate the charm of the outdoors as he records his encounters with wildlife and his reflections on nature and friendship; his journey begins with a scenic train ride that leads him into the forests, where he balances both a sense of loss for a deceased companion and a deep connection with the natural world, finding peace and simple joy in the hills.