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38 | A Scenic Fall Hike on Cardigan Mountain
A beautiful way to spend an autumn day. by Anne Richter Arnold
56 | Radio Turns 100
This medium is part of America’s past and future. by Mike Morin
76 | Climbing a Rainbow in Peru
A dazzling view that’s worth the effort. by Lisa Ballard
On the cover: Hiking Cardigan Mountain. Photo by Paula Champagne courtesy of Appalachian Mountain Club. This page: Rainbow Mountains horse taxi. Photo by Lisa Ballard.
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CONTENTS | 17 Editor’s Note 18 Contributors 20 Online Exclusives 22 Monthly Tidbits
Seasonal facts, fun & ideas.
28 New England Life Apple cider for all.
30 Season’s Best
Pumpkin People in Plainfield and New London. by Susan Nye
62 The Arts
Discovering the Center for the Arts’ MicroGalleries.
The thrill of the hunt. by Rosanna Eubank
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68 What’s New
Renew your space. by Tareah Gray
87 The Pick
Calendar of local events.
95 Advertisers Index 96 Celebrate the Moment Readers share their photos.
48 Spotlight
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Make the Most of Fall
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As we welcome the clear, crisp days of autumn, one of the best things we can do is head outdoors to take in the brilliant foliage on a gorgeous fall day. After so much time spent indoors at home, planning an outing is an ideal way to remedy the less-than-ideal situation most of us have been stuck in. Pack a lunch, round up the family, and make tracks to Cardigan Mountain (page 38). You’ll have your choice of several trails, and after an exhilarating hike, you’ll have the pleasure of taking in breathtaking views from the summit. Young and old alike are sure to remember spending a wonderful day together surrounded by nature’s beauty. Lisa Ballard takes us on another hike—through the Rainbow Mountains in Peru! Her photography captures their all their colors, which are amazing. Enjoy the journey beginning on page 76. This is the time of year I always catch the bug to go to an auction or to go browsing for antiques. You need travel no farther than White River Junction, where you’ll find Steven Thomas Fine Art & Antiques (page 48), so pay Steven and his wife Deborah a visit and have fun checking out the treasures. Speaking of art, the Center for the Arts in New London has come up with a great idea—MicroGalleries (page 62). Several businesses in town display the work of local artists, so when you go to the bank, stop for coffee, or dine out, you can be treated to taking in art exhibits. The displays change quarterly, so stop in often and support the businesses that are supporting local artists. We’re also visiting the Pumpkin People in New London and Plainfield (page 30), and with area radio host Mike Morin, we’re taking a look back at radio, which has been around for 100 years now (page 56). It’s come a long way! Remember to stay safe, practice social distancing, and spend time outdoors while pleasant weather is here. Enjoy!
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ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS Lars Blackmore, PHOTOGRAPHER Lars grew up in Denmark and has worked as a photo journalist since the early 1990s, covering everything from concerts to conflicts on assignment for the Associated Press, Save the Children, and others. Now based in Norwich, Vermont, with his wife and two kids, he combines photography and writing assignments with graduate work at Dartmouth College.
Tareah Gray, WRITER Tareah is a freelance writer/editor and teacher. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and two children. She enjoys traveling, playing outside, and cheering on her young athletes at their games.
Rosanna Eubank Long, WRITER Rosanna has her own art advisory, appraisal, and estate services firm, Rosanna Eubank LLC. She majored in art history at Barnard College, Columbia University, and has her master’s degree in Decorative Arts, Design History, and Material Culture. She has worked for Christie’s auctions in both Los Angeles and New York City and was a research assistant at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the American Decorative Arts Department. She lives in New London with her husband, three kids, a giant dog, and three normal-sized cats.
Susan Nye, WRITER Susan lives in New London and writes for magazines throughout New England. Over the last 11 years, she has shared the stories of hundreds of people, places, and events. You can find many of them on her awardwinning blog at www.susannye.wordpress.com.
Herb Swanson, PHOTOGRAPHER Herb has been making photographs for over 25 years, and his work in journalism has taken him around the world. His portfolio is wide-ranging, capturing moments in sports, the arts, and international events. He lives in Vermont and continues to freelance for newspapers including the Boston Globe and The New York Times, and magazines including Smithsonian.
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THE POWER OF POSITIVITY We can all agree that 2020 has thrown some major curveballs. In times of uncertainty and negativity, it’s easy to forget the good things in life. Positive Thinking Day was earlier this month, making September a time to consider whether a shift in your outlook may be in order. Positive thinking can not only make you happier, but it may also make
It’s Apple Season!
you healthier. Research finds that optimism may
Nothing kicks off autumn like picking your own apples. And then the really good stuff follows—apple pie, apple crisp, apple bread, applesauce . . . apple may be the official flavor of September. But have you ever had your apple pie turn to mush? Not all apple varieties hold up in the oven, and some are best eaten fresh. The Old Farmer’s Almanac offers the following guide for choosing the best apple variety for baking and cooking:
increase your lifespan, lower rates of depression,
Braeburn is best used for applesauce. Cortland is best in pies, applesauce, and fruit salad.
reduce stress, improve mental health, reduce the risk of heart disease, give you better coping skills in times of distress, and even boost immunity. According to the Mayo Clinic, turning negative thoughts into positive ones takes practice. They recommend identifying one small thing that always causes negative thoughts and approaching it in a different way. Be open to humor—when you can laugh at life, you feel less stressed. A healthy lifestyle and surrounding yourself with positive
Gala is best dried or in cider.
people will go a long way, too. Finally, don’t say
Granny Smith is best for baking.
anything to yourself that you wouldn’t say to
McIntosh is best for applesauce.
anyone else. Be gentle and encouraging and focus
Winesap is best for applesauce, pie, and cider.
on the things you’re thankful for in your life.
Be gentle and Granny Smith apples hold their shape while baking and lend a sweettart flavor to pie.
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encouraging and focus on the things you’re thankful for in your life.
National Comic Book Day
Do you have a box of old comic books in the attic? Drag them out on September 25, National Comic Book Day. Comics have origins in 18th century Japan, but they became popular in the United States in the 1930s. The first modern comic book, Famous Funnies, was released in 1933. The introduction of Superman in 1938 ushered in the Golden Age of comics. Since then, the genre has grown to include full-length books and graphic novels and has inspired countless movie adaptations.
There are flowers enough in the summertime, More flowers than I can remember— But none with the purple, gold, and red That dye the flowers of September! —Mary Howitt (1799–1888)
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Popcorn Perfection
The Spookiest Month On October 31 we’ll celebrate Halloween, a tradition that originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would wear costumes and light bonfires to ward off ghosts. The Celts celebrated their new year on November 1, and the day before marked the end of summer and the harvest and the start of the dark, cold winter. They believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead was blurred and ghosts returned to Earth. Today, this holiday means candy, trick-ortreating, and lots of spooky fun. On Halloween, which conveniently falls on a Saturday this year, head to Coburn Park in Lebanon for Halloween FunFest from 4 to 6pm. There will be stories in the Great Pumpkin Patch, refreshments, pumpkin bowling, and more. For more details, visit lebanonnh.gov/1092/Halloween-FunFest.
Open Your Heart This Halloween October 27 is Black Cat Day. Legend has it that witches and demons are able to transform into black cats as Halloween nears. Their ominous reputation may be why black cats are the least adopted cat in the United States. Keep an eye on the Upper Valley Humane Society’s website (uvhs.org) and if you’re able to adopt a cat, the adorable—and possibly mischievous but definitely not demonic— black cats may need a loving forever home more than the others.
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October is National Popcorn Popping month, and once you get the hang of making stovetop popcorn, you’ll never go back to the microwave variety. “Stovetop popcorn is infinitely better than microwave popcorn or air-popped popcorn,” says Kathryne Taylor, author of Love Real Food and of the website Cookie + Kate (cookieandkate.com). She offers the following tips on her website for making perfect stovetop popcorn: 1. Use a good, heavy-bottomed pot (cheap pots don’t distribute heat evenly and will burn the popcorn). 2. Don’t crank the heat. It’s too easy to burn the oil at temps higher than medium. 3. Start with two kernels to gauge the temperature. Once those pop, add the remaining kernels and take the pot off the heat for a minute to prime the popcorn to pop without burning the oil. 4. Tip the lid slightly while the popcorn is popping so it doesn’t steam itself. 5. If the popcorn starts to overflow the pot, remove the lid and tip the excess popcorn into a bowl. Then put the lid back on and return the pot to the heat until the popping slows. 6. Season with salt carefully. You can always add more!
Eleanor Roosevelt, 1933.
On This Day . . . October 11 marks the day Eleanor Roosevelt was born in 1884. In addition to serving as First Lady of the United states during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office (1933 to 1945), she was United States Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly from 1945 to 1952. She served as the first chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights and oversaw the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Roosevelt advocated for expanded roles for women in the workplace, civil rights for African and Asian Americans, and the rights of World War II refugees. President Harry S. Truman called her the “First Lady of the World” in a tribute to her human rights achievements. In her time, Roosevelt was one of the world’s most powerful and widely admired women.
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What’s in Your Fridge? How many leftovers are lurking at the back of your refrigerator? While we may have promised ourselves we were going to eat those yummy extra dinner portions for lunch the next day, we often get sidetracked, something better comes along, or we simply forget. With each passing day, the foil-covered bowl gets pushed farther and farther back as we add new, fresher items to the fridge. After a couple weeks—or longer!—we don’t even remember what’s in that bowl, and we don’t want to uncover it to find out. Luckily for us, November 15 is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. While no one seems to know the origin of this “holiday,” we believe it was created to ensure all refrigerators are sparkling clean before the big Thanksgiving feast.
Famous Birthdays Some well-known people throughout history were born in November. November 4, 1916 Walter Cronkite, television journalist
November 18, 1923 Alan Shepard, first American in space
November 14, 1840 Claude Monet, Impressionist painter
November 23, 1804 Franklin Pierce, 14th president of the United States and the only one from New Hampshire
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Give Plants a Chance World Vegan Day, observed on November 1 every year, offers a chance to learn about the benefits of veganism for humans, animals, and the environment. Vegans consume plant-based foods, and while vegetarians avoid meat, vegans avoid any animal-sourced products, including eggs and dairy. A plantbased diet contains more fiber and helps to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and the risk of obesity, reducing the risk of heart disease. People eating a plant-based diet also have lower rates of type 2 diabetes, cancer, and other chronic diseases. When it comes to the environment, researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual’s carbon footprint from food by up to 73 percent. Growing plants for food requires far fewer resources such as fossil fuels, land, and water than does raising animals for food. Even if you can’t commit to fulltime veganism, consider trying it on November 1, or think about going without animal products for one day each week. You’ll be healthier for it, and so will the planet!
Peanut Butter Lovers Month Name something that gives you as much pleasure now as when you were eight years old: eating spoonfuls of peanut butter from the jar! Creamy, smooth, and peanutty— yum! This delicious treat is perfect any time of the day. For breakfast, spread it on toast, waffles, or pancakes, or put a spoonful in your smoothie. For lunch, dip veggies like carrots and celery in it or go for the forever favorite PB&J. For a latenight snack, put together a quick PB and banana sandwich. Besides being delicious, peanut butter is packed with protein and provides essential vitamins like E, B3, and B6 and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and zinc. “Peanut butter contains an antioxidant called resveratrol, which has been shown to fight free radicals that can cause heart disease and cancer. Studies show that peanut butter actually slows down cellular aging and promotes heart health,” says nutritionist Anshul Jaibharat. It seems that peanut butter is a guilty pleasure without the guilt! Enjoy!
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Sip the sweetness THERE ARE PLENTY OF PLACES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT for an outing with your family to pick your own apples at a nearby orchard, but don’t forget about the pure, fresh-pressed apple ciders that are being produced locally as well. Did you know that cider is the official drink of the state of New Hampshire? Colonists were known to make large quantities of hard cider to preserve their harvest, but when Federal Prohibition came to an end in 1933, beer became the drink of choice. However, by the start of the 21st century, orchard owners and winemakers began reviving the art of cider making. There are many varieties being made locally—hard or not—so get started sampling them to find your favorites. Try the new wines from cider being produced by Fable Farm and La Garagista. They’ve been getting rave reviews. Keep in mind that policies for social distancing and wearing masks are in place, so be sure to check out each farm’s website for news and updates. Have fun and be safe! I
Fable Farm Fermentory 1525 Royalton Turnpike Barnard, VT (802) 234–5288 fablefarmfermentory.com La Garagista Farm & Winery 1834 Mount Hunger Road Bethel, VT (802) 291-1295 (please text) www.lagaragista.com Patch Orchards 40 Patch Road Lebanon, NH (603) 448-4130 patchorchards.com
Poverty Lane Orchards and Farnum Hill Ciders 98 Poverty Lane Lebanon, NH (603) 448-1511 farnumhillciders.com Riverview Farm 141 River Road Plainfield, NH (603) 298-8519 www.riverviewfarm.com Wellwood Orchards 529 Wellwood Orchard Road Springfield, VT (802) 263-5200 wellwoodorchards.com Windy Ridge Orchard 1746 Benton Road North Haverhill, NH (603) 787-6377 windyridgeorchard.com
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A community rallies around a fun event for all ages PLAINFIELD’S PUMPKIN PEOPLE WERE BORN IN 2012 IN EAST PLAINFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE, the brainchild of three neighbors who distributed a flyer to a handful of homes in the area to drum up interest. “We had 30 households creating Pumpkin People the first year,” says organizer John Austin. “Each year, we broadened the distribution of our flyer until we reached a high of 190 different creations. A couple of years ago the town also helped in promoting the event, which has been seen on television and in magazines and newspapers. We’re grateful to one company in town in particular that offered to make a mapping site so people could check it out and find exactly where the Pumpkin People are.” Go to pumpkinpeople.org, which is provided by BFC (www.bfccomputing.com). The cute or sometimes scary figures begin to arrive in town on September 26, and on October 10 businesses will begin handing out paper maps of where to find this year’s creations. John continues, “Checking out the Pumpkin People this year is the perfect social distancing event. Since they are all over town, people have to drive to see them, so there is hardly a chance that you will be at the same place at the same time as someone else.” Check out information and more photos on Facebook at m.facebook.com/ Plainfieldpumpkinpeople-532078266868758/.
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POPULATION EXPLOSION Pumpkin People take over New London WHO KNEW? FALL IS EVERYONE’S SECOND MOST FAVORITE TIME TO DECORATE. (Yes, Christmas is number one.) Throughout New England, pumpkins and mums line driveways and front steps, leading you up to a door flanked by cornstalks and foliage. Inside, baskets of apples and gourds make perfect centerpieces. New London has taken all this decorating up a notch with a massive influx of Pumpkin People.
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Now in its fifth year, these fantastic displays welcome you up and down Main Street and Newport Road. “It just gets better and better. People continue to up their game year after year,” says Scott Blewitt, New London’s recreation director and organizer and founder of the program. The fanciful creatures entice tourists and locals alike to take a stroll, stop and have a look, and maybe visit some of the town’s retail shops and cafés. Sally McDermott and Kathy Clayton are the decorators extraordinaire at Artisans. Instead of confining their seasonal displays to the store’s front window, Sally and Kathy take it outside. Their creations invite you in the door to check out the eclectic mix of gifts, jewelry, clothing, and gourmet foods. The fabulous displays at Artisans, particularly their Pumpkin People, highlight the duo’s flair for the creative as well as their carpentry skills. “It’s a lot of fun,” says Sally. “Fun for us to build and fun for visitors.” Anyone visiting New London Hospital during October is welcomed by a special committee of pumpkins in October. “We value being part of the community and are delighted to engage in an activity that gets people out and about,” says Kathleen Kennedy, director of community relations and development. Each year the Activities Committee chooses a theme and every department participates by
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Good Neighbor Health Clinic Vermont’s first free clinic continues to serve the community. Located in downtown White River Junction, the Good Neighbor Health and Red Logan Dental Clinics provide free care to those in need. Prevention programs include management of diabetes and asthma, referrals for cancer screenings, dental exams and cleanings, vision care, gym memberships, vaccinations, and tobacco cessation support. Volunteer-driven, community-supported health-care access. PO Box 1250 (70 North Main Street) White River Junction, VT (802) 295-1868 www.goodneighborhealthclinic.org
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“Fostering Community Connections as a Trusted Food Resource!” 193 North Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 295-5804 Mon–Sat 9am–6pm Closed Sun
Thyme Restaurant 85 North Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 295-3312 www.thymevermont.com Wed–Sat 5–8pm Indoor & Outdoor Seating, Takeout, Curbside Reservations Required
Tuckerbox Tuckerbox is located in the heart of downtown White River Junction. A community gathering place with exceptional coffee, exceptional service, and truly authentic Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. We are working every day to go above and beyond in keeping our environment safe and clean for all our guests and our employees. Make reservations now for socially distanced indoor and outdoor dining. We look forward to seeing all our wonderful guests again, from a safe distance of course, and with plenty of hand sanitizer. Coffee, Espresso, Pastries Mon–Fri @ 7am 36 i m a g e •
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Elixir Elixir Restaurant is located in downtown White River Junction in the historic Freight House building. Serving fresh local ingredients in an urban atmosphere. Come join us for dinner!
C&S Pizza 104 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 295-5622 Mon–Thu 11am–9pm Fri & Sat 11am–10pm Closed Sun
188 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 281-7009 www.elixirrestaurant.com Seating for dinner: Wed–Sat 5–8pm Takeout available. Reservations required.
Junction Frame Shop Junction Frame Shop has been a steadfast part of downtown White River Junction since 1985. That’s over 30 years of providing creative picture framing for all tastes and budgets. 55 South Main Street White River Junction, VT (802) 296-2121 www.junctionframeshop.com
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By Anne Richter Arnold
A Scenic Fall Hike on
Cardigan Mountain A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO SPEND AN AUTUMN DAY
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Cardigan Mountain view at peak foliage. Š Joseph Jacobs | Dreamstime.com
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The 360-degree view at the summit allows for views of mountains in Vermont, New Hampshire, and as far away as Maine. Opposite: Cardigan’s exposed rock summit is a glimpse back into the geological formation of the White Mountains. Photos courtesy of NH Division of Parks and Recreation.
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Hiking amid the colorful fall leaves is probably one of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of the season. A trail with one of the best views in the Upper Valley, in all seasons but especially in autumn, is located at Cardigan Mountain State Park in Orange, New Hampshire. The 5,655-acre Cardigan Mountain State Park is utterly unique for hiking. Most of the nearby mountain hikes are in the woods without much of a view, and indeed Mount Cardigan used to be fully forested like other mountains in the area. The barren rock dome that dominates the summit is the result of a forest fire in 1855. The thin soil on the rock base eroded and trees were never able to grow back. The disaster, while terrible for the ecosystem, affords 360-degree views from the 3,155-foot
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The fire tower atop Mount Cardigan keeps watch for future fires that can prove destructive. A forest fire created the summit’s austere landscape. Photo courtesy of NH Division of Parks and Recreation.
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Mount Cardigan summit. On a clear day you can see from the Presidential Range in the north down to Mount Monadnock in southern New Hampshire, as well as Mount Ascutney across the Connecticut River and up to Camel’s Hump in Vermont, and sometimes as far as Pleasant Mountain in Maine. It’s a one-ofa-kind panorama that takes your breath away at first sight. GORGEOUS FOLIAGE GALORE The park has a well-maintained network of trails, but the most popular and direct trail to the summit is the West Ridge Trail. It is accessed by the West Ridge Trail parking lot, where you will also find picnic tables and restrooms. Begin your hike on the West Ridge Trail as it ascends a small staircase from the upper end of the parking lot. This trail climbs 1,200 vertical feet in elevation over one and a half miles, so it can be challenging for some but is well worth the effort. For most hikers, the trek is one hour up and one hour back, but allow extra time for taking photos at the summit as well as enjoying the perfect scenic picnic lunch.
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Hikers enjoy a fall outing on one of Cardigan’s trails. Photo courtesy of Appalachian Mountain Club.
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The West Ridge Trail is very well marked by orange blazes. The first portion of the hike is in a northern hardwood forest made up of a mix of sugar maple, American beech, and yellow birch trees. The trail swings left, switchbacks right, and follows a small brook for a good portion of the way. At about 0.5 miles, you will reach the junction with the South Ridge Trail, so stay left to continue along the West Ridge Trail. While the trail is very well maintained, keep a sharp lookout for the orange blazes, as the trail passes numerous side trails and old roads. The trail climbs and then flattens out where footbridges cross a muddy area at 0.7 miles. THE SPECTACULAR VIEW At one mile, the trail connects with the Skyland Trail, so you will continue straight here and cross the Cliff’s Bridge. Here you will start to see the trees change from deciduous forest to conifers like red spruce and balsam fir. This shift to boreal
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forest is because of the altitude, higher winds, and colder temperatures of the upper mountain as well as the thin, rocky soil better suited to the hardy conifers. In another 0.1 miles, the trail opens to a rocky mountainside. This is the more challenging portion of the hike, but you will be rewarded with glimpses of the view south and west as the trees start to disappear. Blazes on trees are impossible now, so follow the paint dashes on the rock and cairns (rock piles stacked to mark the trail) as the trail makes a steep 10-minute climb along the bare rock up to Mount Cardigan Summit. Here in the expansive summit area you will find ledges perfect to sit and enjoy your lunch with a fantastic 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains. While at the summit you can get a feel for the geology of the mountain. The gray rock here is a close cousin of granite, known as the Kinsman quartz monzonite, which constitutes many summits between here and the
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Kinsman Ridge of Franconia Notch, for which the rock was named. These mountains were formed when the ancient continent of Africa collided with North America 380 million years ago. The ledges at the summit were polished smooth by continental glaciers that flowed down from Hudson Bay about 12,000 years ago. At that time, this mountainous area was covered by glaciers, which, when they ran up against a mountain like Cardigan, carved the smooth ramps up the northern slopes and left behind steep cliffs on the southern slopes. After you have enjoyed the view— and have taken your requisite photos and selfies—head back down the trail. This portion can be steep and often slippery, so take your time and use caution. As you head back, take a last look at the beautiful view west before you head into the forest. Cardigan Mountain State Park is open year-round, and you will want to come back again to experience this enjoyable scenic hike throughout the year. I For a trail map and more information, visit www.nhstateparks.org/visit/ state-parks/cardigan-mountain-statepark. Cardigan Mountain State Park 658 Cardigan Mountain Road Orange, NH (603) 227-8745
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HIKE Though Mount Cardigan is only 3,155 in elevation, its treeless summit often has severe weather conditions usually seen on higher mountains. The winds at the summit can be much stronger than what you experience at the trailhead and conditions can be colder. Even if the weather is mild as you start out, be prepared for different and often worse conditions as you ascend. Choose a sunny day for your hike, as you may experience near-zero visibility on an overcast day if the summit is in the clouds. If the weather seems iffy, save this hike for another day. • If you bring your dog, make sure he or she is leashed, as on weekends this is an extremely popular hike and there are many other hikers with dogs. • This is a carry-in, carry-out park, so please make sure to bring your trash back home with you. • Make sure to bring—and drink— plenty of water. • Dress in layers, as there can be a big temperature change when you increase elevation. • Have proper supportive footwear with good traction. The rock and leaves at the park can be very slippery when wet. If you have hiking poles, you may want to use them on this trail. • Carry a whistle and/or a phone, a snack, and a first-aid kit in case of emergencies. • Start early, or at least be aware of the time of sunset, as it can be dangerous hiking back at dusk or in the dark. • When hiking during hunting season, wear blaze orange and make sure your dog has a blaze orange vest and always stays leashed. Avoid wearing colors that could be mistaken for game animals. • Whenever you hike, even with others, tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back.
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SPOTLIGHT By Rosanna Eubank Photos by Lars Blackmore
THE THRILL OF THE HUNT Steven Thomas Fine Art & Antiques holds many treasures
Left: Steven and Deborah in front of their shop. Above: A view of the eclectic offerings within the shop.
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THE ANTIQUES MARKET HAS CHANGED IN RECENT DECADES. Steven Thomas and Deborah Bassett, proprietors of Steven Thomas, Inc. Fine Art & Antiques in White River Junction, Vermont, acknowledge this and have successfully found a way to adapt to new ways of business. As established fine art and antiques dealers, both Steven and Deborah understand the ebb and flow of what is popular. They recognize which segments of the market are currently at a low—brown furniture, cut glass, fine china, Wallace Nutting prints—and those areas that are currently actively sought after. Steven has changed his methodology of both purchasing and selling, with a substantial amount time now spent online. “We both love the hunt at shops. But so much good merchandise is now going into auction. I preview 50 to 80 auctions a week online,” he says.
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At times their store has held a Picasso etching, a vintage Pez dispenser, and a Tiffany vase. The fun is in the variety of objects to discover.
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Building a Business and Expertise Although they only recently opened their gallery and store in White River Junction, both Steven and Deborah have been dealers and in the industry for more than 40 years, selling to both private collectors and museums. Deborah was a dealer first and Steven would accompany her to shows. Eventually, Steven also became interested in the art of collecting and selling. “She was in the antiques business and I began following her to shows and shops,” says Steven. “I liked the idea that one could buy something ‘here’ and sell it ‘there’—for a profit, hopefully! I bought one of my first
paintings at a yard sale for $1 and sold it to a dealer for $300 a few months later. I was hooked,” Steven laughs. “I later bought it back from the dealer for $500 and still own it.” Over the years, Steven became an expert on prints. He originally was drawn to the medium as a more financially accessible way to build a collection. Fine prints are often available at a fraction of a cost of paintings. In 1986 he purchased a large collection of American artist Margaret Jordan Patterson’s woodblock prints. Rather than resell them immediately as a group, he decided to catalog them himself and
Opposite: Steven examines a print that a client is considering purchasing. Inset: Deborah uses Steven as a model for a gold mummy bead necklace. Below: Some of the everchanging variety of “smalls” offered by the couple.
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curate a gallery show. This was the first retrospective of her work since her death in 1950, and collectors came from as far away as Detroit to attend the opening and purchase prints. This put him on the map as an established dealer and authority. After the Patterson show, Steven continued to produce an annual catalog of artwork offerings. From the late 1980s up until a few years ago, mailing these catalogs to their extensive client list was a popular and effective business strategy. But in recent years, having a digital presence, and now a physical location, have been more cost effective and useful. Lots to Discover Steven and Deborah used to operate purely out of their private offices in
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etching, a vintage Pez dispenser, and a Tiffany vase. The fun is in the variety of objects to discover. Currently Steven Thomas, Inc. is open two days a week and by appointment. Steven and Deborah also invite people to stop into their location with items that they wish to sell. Sometimes they will make an offer and purchase the item on the spot, but otherwise the pair’s combined expertise in the fine-art, antique, and collectible world allows them to offer sound advice on the best course of action. Whether you are hunting for treasures or have some of your own, make sure you add a visit to Steven Thomas, Inc. Fine Art & Antiques the next time you’re in White River Junction. I Steven Thomas, Inc. Fine Art & Antiques 85 Gates Street White River Junction, VT woodblock-prints.com
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Still qualifying as living room furniture, radio sets slowly downsized (kind of) by 1940.
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Radio Turns 100 This medium is part of America’s history and future
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adio. It was always there. For prom night. To keep you company on that cross-country drive. For me, radio was listening to my hometown Detroit Tigers on a transistor radio stashed under my pillow at bedtime. Radio was always there, unless you remember life before 1920. Radio turns 100 years old in November. It was the original social media. Long before Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, radio connected the country. Midwest farmers listened for grain price reports, and all of America heard World War II unfold with the bombing of Pearl Harbor and FDR’s fireside chats that kept citizens in the know. There was no CNN Breaking News. But there was radio, which had a 30-year head start on television. Radio remains today’s most intimate medium. Radio’s birth year was also a remarkable time for Americans. Perhaps most notable, it was the year women received their long overdue right to vote. And it marked the start of prohibition. The League of Nations was born in 1920. Radio went live on election day of that year.
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING In November, the first commercially licensed station, KDKA in Pittsburgh, carried the live results of the 1920 presidential election, where Warren G. Harding handily defeated James M. Cox. The irony here is that Cox’s running mate was Franklin Delano Roosevelt, an eventual president and the first one to exploit the power of radio from the oval office. “This is KDKA of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company in East Pittsburgh Pennsylvania,” came one of the first announcements on election night, November 2, 1920. “We shall now broadcast the election returns [clears throat]. We are receiving these returns by special arrangement with the Pittsburgh Post and Sun. We’d appreciate it if anyone hearing this broadcast would communicate with us as we are very anxious to know how far the broadcast is reaching and how it is being received,” an unnamed announcer said. Radio was a hit almost instantly. By 1922, 100,000 radios were sold. A year later, that number jumped to a half-million sets sold. By the time radio turned six years old, there were 700 commercial stations, covering most of the continental United States. Along the way, many vaudeville entertainers found a new performance platform that would turn them into national celebrities. And you will recognize their names, because several took the leap from vaudeville to radio to television in just a couple decades.
Milton Berle (1908-2002), also known as “Uncle Miltie,” was a popular radio performer, but TV was his biggest success.
THE STARS OF RADIO AND TV MILTON BERLE – “Uncle Miltie,” as he was called, began his career as a 10-year-old vaudevillian, eventually acting in 50 films and finding success in stage hosting and stand-up comedy. His radio career was dwarfed by later years on television where he starred on the popular Texaco Star Theater from 1948 to 1954. KATE SMITH – You know her for her amazing rendition of “God Bless America.” Here’s what you didn’t know about America’s first female star of the airwaves. Kate Smith did not speak until she was four and was discouraged by her father to pursue her dream of being on stage. Fortunately, Kate did not follow his wishes and ended up becoming the highest paid woman in radio in 1933. She was earning $3,000 per week, which in 2020 dollars would be about $59,000 a week. Sadly, in just the past couple years, it was discovered that Kate sang a couple songs in the 1930s that, it turns out, had racial overtones, and resulted in the discontinuing of playing her iconic recordings at games of the New York Yankees 58 i m a g e •
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A publicity photo of Kate Smith (1907–1986) for the film Hello, Everybody!, 1933.
KDKA Radio, Pittsburgh. Frank Conrad, one of the fathers of radio, examines wiring necessary for broadcasts.
SHARE THE FUN Mike Morin gives talks about radio’s history and the hijinx he’s caused in his 50 years as a broadcaster. Contact him at (603) 566-2337 or mikemorinmedia@gmail.com. Mike hosts Morin in the Morning weekdays from 6 to 9am on four stations in New Hampshire: 106.3, 99.1, 98.3, and 98.7. He is in his 50th year of radio Cast of Life Can Be Beautiful, October 1940.
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and Philadelphia Flyers. Kate Smith will always be remembered for her powerful contralto voice and tireless efforts to raise money by encouraging citizens to buy war bonds in the 1940s. She is credited with helping sell $600 million dollars’ worth, which funded military production during World War II. ALAN FREED – This DJ who got his start in Cleveland radio, where in 1951 he was first to speak the phrase “rock and roll.” The expression caught on as one of radio’s record-spinning pioneers became a huge local celebrity. By 1954, Alan was brought to New York City, the nation’s top media market. His salary in the mid-1950s was reported to be about $750,000 per year. Unfortunately, “Moondog,” as he called himself, was indicted by a federal grand jury for tax evasion. He died at 43 a broken man. Hard to believe, but the story gets even worse 50 years after his death. In 2014, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland asked Freed’s son Lance to take his father’s cremains from the music museum. Local news coverage did not play well for either side. As a result of the posthumous eviction, Freed was buried in a different location in Ohio, bringing the number of resting places he’d been to three. So much for “May he rest in peace.”
While spinning “hot stacks of wax” in 1951, then-Cleveland DJ Alan Freed created the immortal phrase “rock and roll.”
THE LEGACY CONTINUES Radio personalities have never shied away from stunts that put them in hot water. Publicly, their bosses have to act contrite, but secretly they love the free publicity received. Don Imus, another radio star who took the Clevelandto-New York route, called a local McDonald’s in Cleveland one morning, posing as a sergeant with the Ohio National Guard. He put in a phony order of 1,200 hamburgers and kept changing Don Imus (1940–2019) knew where radio’s “third rail” was and went there often.
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Top: Story writer and radio personality Mike Morin meets with Jay Leno weeks after Jay took over NBC’s Tonight Show from Johnny Carson. Above: ABC News anchor Peter Jennings visits Mike live on WZID during the 2004 New Hampshire Primary at the Merrimack Restaurant in Manchester.
the condiments for the flustered ordertaker. It was recorded and played on air. Imus in the Morning was loved by millions and earned millions. He, like many local personalities, gave a lot of money and time to community charities. Finally, this writer made national news in 2000, when on WHOB in Nashua, New Hampshire, I announced one morning that one of the tall ships anchored in Boston Harbor took a rogue trip north and navigated the Merrimack River with a final destination to be docked at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell, Massachusetts. Surprisingly, several listeners bought the tongue-in-cheek scam, not even considering that the river has many bridges and shallow rocky areas that would make this trip impossible. My stunt made the front page of the Nashua Telegraph as well as national coverage and earned me a token “one-day suspension,” though my bosses loved the stunt.
LOOKING AHEAD Will radio’s frontier rule-bending ways be its calling card for the next 100 years? Even though over 90 percent of people still listen to radio at least once every week, over-the-air broadcasting is subject to the public’s whims of what is politically correct and what is not. Terrestrial stations are still subject to rules set by the Federal Communications Commission, which can levy fines for broadcasters tempted to touch the third rail. Large chunks of stations are owned by publically held corporations, whose lawyers and stockholders don’t always find humor in a stunt involving a revered tall ship sailing to Lowell. Satellite radio, podcasts, and social media are where the bad boys have their fun these days, with few consequences to be feared. There’s plenty of room for everybody and radio will always be a player. I
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THE ARTS By Susan Nye Photos by Rick and Susie Lowe Stockwell
DISCOVERING THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS’
MICROGALLERIES Connecting the arts, local business, and the community
SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAINS AND BLESSED WITH BEAUTIFUL LAKES, the Lake Sunapee region is well-known for its wonderful outdoor activities. However, in addition to outdoor enthusiasts, the magnificent landscape and friendly community have attracted many talented artists, musicians, dancers, and writers. The Center for the Arts (CFA) is dedicated to connecting artists to the community and the community to the arts.
Clockwise from left: Jean Cronan Connolly, chair of the board of directors of the Center for the Arts, with Rick Stockwell, coordinator of the visual arts guild in charge of the MicroGalleries. Rick Stockwell and Liz D’Amico look at their show at the Tatewell Gallery. Viewers admire art at the the Blue Loon Bakery and the Bar Harbor Bank and MicroGalleries.
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Opposite, from top: Artist Tatiana Yanovskaya-Sink at the New London Inn MicroGallery. Laura Ballam, assistant manager of the Bar Harbor Bank. Scott Reed, co-owner of the New London Inn. The MicroGallery at the New London Inn. This page, below: Artist Roger Wells with Laurie Shive and Mike Morgan, owners of the Blue Loon Bakery. Bottom: Laurie Shive in front of Blue Loon Bakery.
Jean Cronin Connolly of New London is the chairwoman of the CFA board of directors. “CFA has been around over 10 years now, always with the goal to enrich lives and build community through the arts,” says Jean. Originally from the Boston area, the painter, photographer, and longtime supporter of community arts was delighted to join CFA and support its many programs. Highlighting Local and Emerging Artists The all-volunteer organization is powered by an extensive list of hardworking artists and friends of the arts. Photographer Rick Stockwell of Sutton is the coordinator of the visual arts guild. He organizes the MicroGalleries and the summer Naturally New England show. Through the quarterly MicroGalleries and other events, the CFA is able to showcase the work of many talented visual artists. Throughout the year, the community is treated to an eclectic mix of paintings, prints, mixed media, and photography. The CFA is a membership organization, so only CFA members can submit work to show. Acceptance is not
UPCOMING EXHIBITS Some fall shows as well as the First Friday MicroGallery opening receptions have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Student shows at Whipple Hall are on hold. Check the website at centerfortheartsnh.org/micro galleries before planning to attend. Early fall MicroGalleries – August through October • Tatiana Yanovskaya-Sink at the New London Inn • Peter Anderson at Bar Harbor Bank and Trust on Main Street • Gwen Fuller at Blue Loon Bakery • Abby Machamer and Paula Minaert at Tatewell Gallery Late fall/early winter MicroGalleries – November through January • Member Show at the New London Inn • Roger Wells and the Art Café Group at Bar Harbor Bank and Trust on Main Street • Abby Machamer and Paula Minaert continues at Tatewell Gallery • Vicki Koron and John Koron at Blue Loon Bakery Zoom with the Artists November 6 at 6pm
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Don Boxwall, owner of the Tatewell Gallery, hangs another show. Art is by Abby Machamer and Paula Minaert.
automatic, and all work goes through a selection process. “We focus on local artists and encourage emerging artists to submit their work,” says Rick. Although they don’t accept beginners’ work, Rick says, “If an artist is almost there but still needing some polish, we’ll work with them to help them get ready for a future show.” Four generous business owners plus Whipple Hall provide space for the quarterly MicroGalleries. New London Inn, Bar Harbor Bank and Trust, Blue Loon Bakery, and Tatewell Gallery welcome a different artist every quarter. With the exception of Whipple Hall, most shows display the work of a single artist. Whipple Hall will often host group shows and focuses on student artwork. The quarterly exhibits run from February through April, May through July, August through October, and November through January. Community Support Blue Loon Bakery became a MicroGallery soon after they opened. “We were looking for art to fill the walls and a friend suggested the Center for the Arts,” say Laurie Schive, co-owner of the bakery with her husband Mike Morgan. She continues, “The arts are important, and we love the concept of bringing art and business together for the community. From the start, we have wanted Blue Loon to be a gathering place 66 i m a g e •
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for townspeople, students, and tourists; hosting a MicroGallery helps us do that.” The MicroGalleries’ opening receptions are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some great artwork, meet the artists, and visit with friends. First Friday events are a wonderful addition to the region’s cultural and social calendar. On the first Friday of every month, a variety of interesting events are held throughout the year. From concerts to readings, exhibits, and performances, First Fridays provide the community with direct access to artists and their art. Tatiana Yanovskaya-Sink from New London has been working with CFA for many years. Her work will be at the New London Inn MicroGallery through October. Her paintings capture the natural colors, light, and ambience of her surroundings. Whether she is painting landscape, the human figure, animals, or still life, her goal is to make beautiful art from real life. Roger Wells of Sutton is looking forward to a group show with the Art Café in November at the bank’s MicroGallery. Thanks to his outreach, 13 artists have been gathering monthly for five years for critique sessions. With the various artists working in vastly different styles and media, the show will be unified under the theme of Walt Whitman’s poem “Leaves of Grass.” Opening receptions are held on the First Fridays from 5:30 to 7:30pm and at Blue Loon on First Sundays 11am to 1pm. In lieu of live opening receptions this fall, the CFA will host Zoom with the Artists Friday at 6pm, which will include a tour of the exhibits and an opportunity to speak with the artists directly. The link will be posted on the CFA website. The public is also invited to view the artwork live during normal business hours. I Center for the Arts – Lake Sunapee Region New London, NH (603) 526-4444 info@centerfortheartsnh.org centerfortheartsnh.org
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Above and left: This cozy kitchen offers a fluted apron farmhouse sink with a charming bridge faucet in oil rubbed bronze and cherry cabinetry with a custom painted finish and rub-through distressing. The perimeter quartz countertops are Cambria Brittanicca and the island features charcoal soapstone by Silestone. Locally handcrafted shelves and bar top are in a rustic pine finish. Right: Extend your countertop into the window to add more space and bring the outside in. Undercabinet lighting can create a warm ambience and also provides excellent task lighting.
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WHAT’S NEW By Tareah Gray Photos courtesy of Northpeak Design, Sugar River Kitchens, Bath & Flooring
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Right: A natural stone fireplace makeover adds texture while blending warm and cool tones. The solid black honed hearth grounds the room. Inset: The floor’s bordered herringbone pattern adds texture to an inviting entryway while the stained hickory hardwood adds rustic charm to this cozy post and beam home.
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Three in-house designers work with seasoned subcontractors to do a myriad of remodels, from kitchens and bathrooms to full renovations. “We’re known for being able to pull everything together,” says owner Jessica Boisvert. “We often put together two to three different palettes for the customer, so we’ll pull cabinetry, countertop, and flooring options together for them to look at, making the process that much easier. We enjoy improving life at home in other ways as well. Sometimes it’s a new fireplace surround, a bright new kitchen backsplash, or an in-home bar area.” Clients start with a complimentary design consultation and a look around the showroom. They then work with the staff to pick the perfect combination of styles, colors, and finishing touches. “By combining outstanding service, extraordinary craftsmanship, and sensible pricing, we have built a reputation as a business that builds relationships first,” says Jessica.
Top: Jessica Boisvert, designer and owner; Angi Beaulieu, designer; Mark Wirta, cabinet designer. With over 55 years of combined experience, the team offers their clients personalized knowledge and attention.
Growing and Evolving A local relic from the 1950s, the 1,000-square-foot building housing Sugar River Kitchens, Bath & Flooring was once Reney’s General Store and at one time was owned by Jessica’s kids’ grandparents, the Bitlers. It served as the town’s one-stop source for food staples, gasoline, and postal services. Ownership of the remodeling business has changed hands a few times. It was first established as Sugar River Flooring, owned by Angi Beaulieu, now a designer with the business, in 2003 and moved to the current location by the river in 2007. Jessica joined the team in 2009, bringing her kitchen and bath design expertise to the mix. Jessica then bought the company in 2013 and renamed it Sugar River Kitchens, Bath & Flooring. Jessica and Angi, both mothers, have raised their children while running and growing a successful business. Their children grew up in the old building, hiding in the display racks, napping on the floor in the back on a sick day, or now, as they have gotten older, just stopping in to have lunch with Mom. Jessica’s first career was in the home furnishing business. Although she went to college intending to pursue a career in health care, she was always drawn to the arts. She took many art electives in college and fell in love with the planning and designing process for home remodels. Jessica’s first house was a bank foreclosure in 1999 that she flipped for a sizable profit. “That experience was probably what got me into the field,” says Jessica. “I loved to remodel.”
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She worked for a couple different businesses designing kitchens but eventually realized her customers needed something more. “They wanted a variety of services and materials and sometimes even project management,” so Jessica set out to offer them the entire renovation experience under one roof. Trends and Challenges The team at Sugar River Kitchens, Bath & Flooring is seeing requests for natural materials and mixed textures. Jessica says walk-in showers are also in high demand these days as people are planning to age in place. Many people are seeking a European flare in their kitchen designs while others are asking to mix the old with the new. Shiplap walls for added texture combined with matte black plumbing fixtures are a classic favorite. Accent walls in a custom shower or bathroom are trending as well as large custom showers with frameless glass walls. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the business has faced many challenges like most other businesses. The team continues to work diligently sanitizing the showroom. Masks and hand sanitizer are always on hand to ensure everyone is comfortable and safe. They are happy to accommodate special needs with Zoom meetings and FaceTime calls. “Although meetings with clients look very different now, we’re striving to provide the same intimate, comfortable shopping experience our customers have come to know and love,” says Jessica. I Sugar River Kitchens, Bath & Flooring 368 Route 10 South Grantham, NH (603) 863-6996 www.sugarriverkitchens.com
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Hikers ascend the trail up Mount Winnikunka in Peru’s Rainbow Mountains.
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STORY AND PHOTOS BY LISA BALLARD
Climbing a Rainbow in Peru A dazzling view that’s worth the effort
Coming off a four-day trek to Machu Picchu, I had a full day in Cusco before my flight from Peru back to the United States. “We can set up a hike for you in the Rainbow Mountains,” emailed Bonnie Schindelman, my contact at Alpaca Expeditions, the guide service that had set up my trek. The Rainbow Mountains? I had never heard of them. Digging around on the Internet, I found out there are two Rainbow Mountains, the range in Peru that Bonnie referred to and the Fourteen Colored Mountain, also called Mount Hornacal, in Northern Argentina. However, the vibrant photos that appeared over and over online were from Peru and particularly from Mount Winnikunka (16,500 feet), the high point of hiking there. After looking at the surreal technicolor landscape striped with vibrant red, pink, orange, green, and turquoise, I had to go.
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The author shows off a pheasant, the result of one of her better shots. Opposite: Moorbath Manor near the Haddeo Sporting Club.
This page: Hikers gather on the saddle, where trails from either side of the range meet below the summit of Mount Winnikunka. Opposite, left: The author and her guide on the summit. Opposite, right: A horse “taxi” waits to assist a hiker.
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO When to Go: Year-round, though November through March is the dry season, the Peruvian summer, and less crowded than during our summer (July to August).
On the day of my climb, my guide Jaime (pronounced HIGH-mee), a driver and I left Cusco at 3am. It took three hours to cover the 60 miles to the trailhead, the last hour of which we spent winding slowly up a muddy two-track. We were among the first to reach the oversized parking lot, which is when I learned how much the route had recently exploded in popularity. In just three years, the Rainbow Mountains had become one of the most visited sites in Peru. Jaime estimated 1,500 to 2,500 people per day attempted the 2.5-mile climb to the top of Winnikunka during the peak months of June through August. Luckily, I was there in September. Perhaps 500 people would follow me up the mountain that day, and not everyone would make it. The trailhead sits at 15,000 feet, then it’s another 1,500 feet to the top, with most of the vertical gain during the last half-mile of the ascent. RACING THE CLOUDS Upon arriving at the trailhead, Jaime walked me to a tent pitched on the side of the parking lot. Inside, scrambled eggs and mugs of hot coffee awaited us on a folding table, but there would be no leisurely breakfast. “Let’s get going,” urged Jaime, as I gulped down the eggs. “We need to get on top before the clouds move higher.”
Travel to Cusco: There are multiple flights per day from Lima to Cusco. Try to book one that gets in by midday. Cusco’s elevation is high (11,152 feet). Flights are often delayed or canceled due to weather or poor visibility. You can usually make an evening flight back to Lima after your hike. What to Bring: Layers, including a down jacket, gloves, and a warm hat. Even on a calm day, at 16,000 feet the weather can be chilly. Bring sunscreen and sunglasses, too. The sun is strong this high. Hiking boots with GoreTex are helpful if the trail is wet and muddy from rain or melting snow. Elevation: The mileage is short for a seasoned hiker, but the elevation is extremely high—three times higher than Mount Washington! Go slowly, bring plenty of water, and stay hydrated. Peru Currency: The Peruvian currency is called the Nuevo Sol. US$1.00 equals about 3.60 soles. Tipping: Plan to tip your guide, your driver, and your breakfast cook at your discretion. Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •
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The sun had just pierced the morning sky, illuminating an array of glaciated peaks. We were above the clouds, but they were not stagnant. Like many high alpine places in the world, Mount Winnikunka creates its own daily weather pattern. The clouds sink down as the air cools at night, then rise up again as the sun warms the atmosphere. The sea of clouds below us was already sending fingers ahead of its thick bulk, beginning its daily crawl higher and higher. I followed Jaime toward the broad, obvious start of the route amidst a sizable, temporary village of tents, tarps and makeshift shelters. Local Quechuan women wearing thick, hand-embroidered skirts and black, flat-topped hats fringed with red fabric placed sports drinks and granola bars on small, portable tables. Some boiled choclo, a Peruvian corn on the cob with super-sized kernels that has been cultivated in the region since the Incan Empire. Others sold hats and mittens made from alpaca fur, and a few more saddled horses. The Rainbow Mountains had created a thriving cottage industry catering to visiting hikers, and not that long ago. The first guided climb up Mount Winnikunka occurred only in January 2016. The route has since exploded in popularity thanks mainly to Instagram, Facebook, and articles in mainstream travel media, including National Geographic Traveler, The New York Times, and Travel + Leisure. THE CLIMB Jaime and I left the tent village behind, following the broad footpath. The locals and the scenery provided plenty of distraction from the cold and lack of oxygen. Though the rainbow-like stripes were still hidden from view, the towering, snowcapped peaks gave me much to ogle, along with the mixed herds of alpacas and llamas that grazed placidly across the treeless, inclining meadows. On a parallel trail next to us, Quechuan men and
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The yellows were due to iron sulphide. The purples were from goethite or oxidized limonite, and the greens were from chlorite.
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Top: The multiple hues of the Rainbow Mountains, only recently revealed as the glaciers in this part of the Andes have receded. Bottom left: The tent village by the trailhead where local Quechuans prepare to sell refreshments and goods to hikers. Bottom right: The author meets a couple of cute alpacas and their owner near the summit of Mount Winnikunka.
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Main photo: Mixed herds of alpacas and llamas graze below the ice fields and newly exposed, multihued ridgelines. Inset: Lichen and sedges grow on the gravelly slopes.
women led horses up and down the trail, peering at us inquiringly. “Taxi,” deadpanned Jaime. For those who couldn’t handle the climb on foot, for 60 Soles ($18), one could get a ride on horseback, but only to the spot where the trail turned vertical. We both chuckled at the absurdity of it. If a person could not handle the easier part and had to ride a horse, they certainly wouldn’t make it up the steep part. Jaime, 60-ish, had guided in Peru for most of his life. The Rainbow Mountains intrigued him as much as me, mainly for their geology. The reds were caused by oxidizing iron (rust). The yellows were due to iron sulphide. The purples were from goethite or oxidized limonite, and the greens were from chlorite. The overall effect was nothing short of dazzling. The stunning striations came into full view, just as the hike became really steep. My paced slowed as my breathing became more labored. I stopped frequently, not only to catch my breath but also to take in the intriguing stripes that flowed over the top of the high saddle ahead of me and 82 i m a g e •
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the entire ridgeline to my right. The scene looked like endless ribbons of colorful taffy. On one of my pauses, Jaime drew my attention away from the color up high, pointing at the ground. A broad clump of pale, brown lichen covered a chunk of rock. Grass-like sedges, still dormant after the long winter at this high elevation, waved stiffly in the breeze on one side of the lichen. “Alpacas love to eat this,” he explained, “Within the next 10 years, the Rainbow Mountains will no longer look colorful because they will be covered with lichen and grass. As the earth has warmed, it has grown higher and higher.” A FLEETING OPPORTUNITY According to Jaime, in 2005, whitewater rafters on the Urubamba River took a day off on their downriver trip and went for a hike, discovering the Rainbow Mountains. The glaciers that had blanketed the area for thousands of years had just melted out, exposing the bands of color. In another 10 years, scientists predict it will be
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covered up again, this time by the alpine flora which is already creeping up the Rainbow Mountains’ gravelly slopes. Climate change gave us this remarkable geological phenomenon and will soon take it away. Learning this made the chance to see the Rainbow Mountains even more special, but soon the demands of the climb became all-consuming. As I reached the saddle just below Winnikunka’s striped summit, I only knew I was determined to make it to the top. As I tried to catch my breath in the thin air, a caracara (bird of prey native to the Andes in Peru) gave a sharp “caw” and then flew off, startled by several hikers who had suddenly appeared on the saddle above me from the opposite side. Where the two approaches met, the trail turned 90 degrees and continued steeply uphill. Broad, shallow steps dug into the clay-like soil provided slippery footing. No one sprinted ahead. A short distance below the top, Jaime and I met a Quechuan woman feeding her two pet alpacas. She smiled happily, greeting us in her native language, which Jaime also spoke. Her hat was not as broad as the ones worn by the other local women I had seen on the climb, and the fringe was blue and pink. As I petted her alpacas, Jaime translated that she was from the valley on the opposite side of the ridge. Her hat identified her village. She was not allowed to go past the summit ridge with her alpacas, which was a legal grazing boundary, but she came to that point often to enjoy the view and talk to hikers. A few minutes later, I reached the top, pleased to stand at 16,500 feet. Though some blogs claim the Rainbow Mountains are duller in real life because photographers Photoshop the color, I found them strikingly beautiful. It was a privilege to see them, particularly since the opportunity would likely be gone in another decade. I For more information or to see Peru’s Rainbow Mountains, contact Alpaca Adventures, www.alpacaadventures.com. 84 i m a g e •
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Mindful Flow Yoga Join Kristina Lafiosca of Cow Face Yoga for a practice in mindful movement. This peaceful and slowflowing vinyasa class emphasizes the connection between methodical movement and breath. Class will begin with several minutes of meditation, a warmup of gentle movement and stretching, and will gradually build into a sequence of accessible yet challenging postures. The Fells, 10am thefells.org
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Through October 12 History Exhibit: All Aboard! Railroads, John Hay, and The Fells The Fells thefells.org
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Angel Gabriel by Madeleine Lord, featured in Art in Nature 2020.
Through October 12 Sculpture Exhibit: Art in Nature 2020 The Fells thefells.org
September 24 Thursday Things: The New England Kitchen The smell of cooking, one historian wrote, could evoke a whole civilization. The New England kitchen with its open hearth, iron pots, and cranes, was a place of creation and conviviality. Inspect cooking utensils in the museum’s collection as Shirley Wajda tells the story of this quintessential American space. Enfield Shaker Museum, 3pm shakermuseum.org
September 27 Furniture Restoration Gary Wood has been professionally restoring furniture for more than 40 years and has a wealth of knowledge to share. In this workshop you will practice regluing, basic repairs, and replacements needed before finishing. Explore techniques of color matching and refinishing. Enfield Shaker Museum, 9am–3pm shakermuseum.org
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September 27 Fungi Foray Maynard Wheeler and members of the Montshire Mycology Club present an introduction to fungi for beginners followed by a foray amid the rich Fells woodlands and ending with an identification session. Bring a basket and knife. The Fells, 1–4pm thefells.org
October 1, November 5 First Thursday Hike Join us for a one-hour hike on The Fells property. These informal, moderate walks will be an opportunity to get a little exercise, spend time out in the landscape, and perhaps discover something new about the property once owned by the John Hay family. No reservations necessary. Meets at The Fells Kiosk. The Fells, 11am thefells.org
November 7–22 Holiday Boutique at The Fells For just 16 days this November, shop for unique gifts at the Holiday Boutique at the John Hay Estate at The Fells. We have assembled at the Boutique, located at the Gatehouse this year, products made by the finest regional artisans for you to browse and enjoy an unparalleled shopping experience. Find gifts, decorations, and holiday cheer like no other for your loved ones. The Fells, 10am–3pm thefells.org
November 10 Upper Valley Trails Alliance’s Annual Meeting and Dinner at Simon Pearce Join trail and outdoor enthusiasts for a delicious dinner at one of the Upper Velley’s finest restaurants. Rob Riley, president of the Northern Forest Center, will be the guest speaker. A portion of the dinner’s proceeds goes directly to UVTA’s programming and projects. Visit uvtrails.org to purchase tickets. Simon Pearce, 6–8pm uvtrails.org
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Lebanon Opera House lebanonoperahouse.org The health and safety of LOH’s entire extended family—staff, volunteers, patrons, members, donors, foundations, business partners, and their customers—remain our top priorities. That’s why all LOH programming remains temporarily suspended. Like many in the arts community, LOH relies heavily on ticket sales. With programming suspended, there are effectively no ticket sales at this time. We look forward to the day when we can return fully to our role as a vital hub for our community and the performing arts. But in the meantime, we must turn to patrons, donors, and members like you—all who are able—to help LOH get through this crisis.
Here are four ways you can help, right now: • Follow LOH on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and if you like what you’re seeing, help spread the word with your “Likes” and “Shares.” • Purchase a gift card. • Make a donation. • If you’re holding tickets for a show that’s been canceled or postponed, please consider converting your purchase into a taxdeductible donation, or hold off as long as possible before requesting any refund. Email us at info@lebanonoperahouse.org if you’d like to convert your tickets into a donation. We’ll take care of it and send you a thank-you. Donations payable to Lebanon Opera House are also accepted via mail: PO Box 384 Lebanon, NH 03766 90 i m a g e •
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Northern Stage northernstage.org Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily suspended all live productions and programs. This is a very difficult time for everyone, and we want you to know how much we value our audiences, who are so passionate about our work, our artists, who bring such exquisite talent and vision to our stages, and our tireless staff. We will be working diligently to guide the company through this crisis and come back with renewed determination to “change lives, one story at a time.” In the meantime, we invite you to stay engaged and join us for Play Date, our weekly online deep dive into the world’s great plays. We hope that those who are able will donate to the Theater Life Fund to support Northern Stage and these programs. For more information and to make a donation, visit northernstage.org.
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Keep an eye on local arts venues in our community for updates on when their regular scheduling will resume. Claremont Opera House claremontoperahouse.info North Country Community Theatre ncct.org Old Church Theater oldchurchtheater.org
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Hop@Home
Hop@Home: The Hopkins Center Creates a New Digital Stage To reach its community at a time when people can’t gather in its facility, the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth has launched a digital stage: Hop@Home, hop. dartmouth.edu/hop-at-home. Hop@Home addresses the Hop’s usual community—both Dartmouth students and faculty and members of the general public—as well as far-away arts lovers, including Dartmouth’s international network of alumni. Most of the programming has a live, active element of talk, participation, or creative collaboration, and the Hop also is commissioning artists to produce work expressly for Hop@Home. Dartmouth students, especially the Hop’s 12 current Fellows, are involved in ways ranging from creating podcasts, leading a live chat, or contributing to videos.
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• A Hop-commissioned live-streamed performance by musicians led by Amir ElSaffar, an internationally renowned artist whose April 21 “in-person” Hop concert had to be postponed until next year. • A weekly live conversation with a filmmaker or scholar unpacking a different film each week, including such notable Dartmouth alumni as William Kamkwamba, subject of the film The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and Katie Silberman, screenwriter of Booksmart, and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes.
• Recorded concerts by the Dartmouth Symphony and Coast Jazz orchestras, streamed with live chat with the ensembles’ directors and student members. • An ongoing talk show with innovators in American theater. • A crowd-sourced dance project inviting creative contributions from any and all viewers. “Hop@Home is a virtual stage meant to recreate for the digital world all of the programs our community relies on the Hop to provide when we are all able to gather together live,” says Mary Lou Aleskie, the Howard L. Gilman ’44 Director of the Hopkins Center. “Nothing replaces the live experience, but much like the Hopkins Center itself, Hop@Home is a place to gather, share stories, celebrate our community and our students, and come together with some of the most acclaimed and creative artists of our time.”
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Newborn Isabelle Dubuque with her dad Derek.
Linda and George meet their grandchild for the first time.