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Thorne Pond Conservation Area

Thorne Pond Conservation Area in Bartlett, New Hampshire USA
Thorne Pond Conservation Area, New Hampshire - Thorne Pond Conservation Area is a small tract of land located along Route 302 in Bartlett, New Hampshire. The parking lot is directly across from the entrance of Attitash Bear Peak. I know little about this tract of land, but from what I have read online the pond was created to provide water for snow making at Attitash Bear Peak....[Continue reading] ...

Triple Falls, White Mountains

Triple Falls - White Mountains, NH
Triple Falls, White Mountains - Triple Falls is a series of three smaller waterfalls consisting of Proteus, Erebus and Evans Falls on Townline Brook in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. They are located a short distance upstream from where Pinkham B Road crosses Townline Brook. Park at this crossing and follow the path upstream (left hand side of brook) to the falls....[Continue reading] ...

Acadia National Park, Maine

Acadia National Park located on Mount Desert Island, Maine USA which is part of scenic New England. Otter Cliff is off in the distance.
Acadia National Park, Maine - If you love New England, a visit to Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine is must. You can start the day by driving up to the summit of Cadillac Mountain to watch the sunrise over Frenchman Bay; its one of the first places in the United States to see the sunrise. After sunrise, you can explore the shoreline and network of carriage roads and trails in the park. It is a great ...

Kancamagus Scenic Byway New Hampshire

Kancamagus Highway - New Hampshire USA
Kancamagus Scenic Byway, New Hampshire - The Kancamagus Scenic Byway, located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, is considered one of the best scenic drives in the Northeast. Though the scenic byway attracts the most visitors during the autumn months, I think it is a great area to explore any time of year. Photographers will have endless photo opportunities...[Continue reading] ...

Chester Village Cemetery

Chester Village Graveyard - Chester, New Hampshire
Chester Village Cemetery - Chester, New Hampshire USA Chester Village Cemetery - This past weekend I was in southern New Hampshire and stopped by one of my favorite graveyards. The Chester Village Cemetery is located in Chester, New Hampshire at the junction of Routes 121 and 102. It is a classic New England graveyard that has very old headstones and large maple trees that look incredible during the autumn months. The foliage was not peak, so here are old shots ...

Nansen Ski Jump, Milan

Nansen Ski Jump in Milan New Hampshire USA. This jump is 170 feet long and was constructed in 1936. In 1938, Olympic Trials were held here. The jump was closed in 1988.
Nansen Ski Jump, New Hampshire - Located along Route 16 in Milan, New Hampshire is the Nansen Wayside Park, which is home to the historical Nansen Ski Jump. Built in 1936 the Nansen Ski Jump at one time held major ski championships. And in 1938 the first Olympic Trials were held on the site...[Continue reading] ...

Phineas P Gage – Cavendish, Vermont

The Gage Accident plaque in Cavendish, Vermont USA
The Gage Accident plaque - Cavendish, Vermont USA Phineas P Gage, Vermont - If your travels ever take you to Cavendish, Vermont and you enjoy oddities, here is one worth checking out. Located in the downtown section of Cavendish is a plaque bolted to a boulder in memory of Phineas P Gage, who was known as the "Man With a Metal Rod in His Head" ...