Tributaries of the Wild Ammonoosuc River – This week I started shooting along one of the tributaries of the Wild Ammonoosuc River in Kinsman Notch of New Hampshire. I was able to take advantage of an overcast day to create a handful of pleasing images along an unnamed brook that drains into the Wild Ammonoosuc.

Many of you have listened to me rant and rave about how great the tributaries of Lost River are, well the Wild Ammonoosuc River also has some great tributaries. All of the included cascades are along one brook, and they are possibly the forgotten Blue Ravine Cascades. Though the water level was low on the day I visited, I found them to be very interesting.

I visited these cascades last year, but the water level was very low and only a trickle of water was coming over the ledge in the above image. These cascades should look great during spring snowmelt and after heavy rains. I can not wait to revisit them.

Why there are no trails leading to many of the cascades in Kinsman Notch today baffles me. Even more so considering logging railroads and Civilian Conservation Corp camps were in the area during the 1900's, and the first documented exploration of Lost River took place in 1852. There is no question the area was heavily explored in the early days of the White Mountains.

As an environmental conscious society, we may be better off that most of these picturesque brooks are off the beaten path, and for now only the ones who dare to step off the trail can experience the serenity of them.

All of the above images can be licensed for publications by clicking on the image you are interested in. And you can view more tributaries of the Wild Ammonoosuc River here. Don't forget to order your White Mountains calendar (below).

Happy image making..

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Erin Paul Donovan

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Erin Paul is a professional photographer, writer, and author who specializes in environmental conservation and historic preservation photography mainly in the New Hampshire White Mountains. His work is published worldwide, and publication credits include: Appalachian Mountain Club, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Backpacker Magazine, and The Wilderness Society.