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Take a Hike!
Day hikes or short easy hour walks tempting right now By Leigh Sharps Though the current situation makes some summer events such as big class reunions, picnics, family outings, etc., nearly impossible (except ‘virtual ones’), there are still many ways to enjoy summer days that lend themselves to outdoor activities. Hiking is one of those adaptable activities that one can enjoy singly, with small children, friends, or a pet. With health concerns at the forefront of our thoughts these days, it is important to note that hiking should be avoided on very hot, sunny days as overheating, sunburn and stress must all be figured in when choosing a day to hike. Also, every hike/walk listed here has COVID-19 CDC (Center forDisease Control) guidelines posted. The major concern is keeping a safe distance from others and wearing a mask is advised in the areas where trails are more heavily trafficked; and always be courteous and kind to other travelers. Also recommended are using sunscreen and having plenty of water available as you enter the woods. Some acclaimed day hikes, according to manuals and local hikers are Red Hill Fire Tower Trail, (Moultonborough), Welch/Dickey Loop (Thornton), Cotton Valley Rail Trail (Wolfeboro), Mt. Cardigan State Park (Bristol/Alexandria), Plymouth Mtn., (Plymouth), Belknap Mtn., (Gilford), Locke’s Hill Trail (Gilford),
Mt. Livermore view-Squam Range Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Trail system (Holderness), the WalterNewton Trail System (Plymouth) and Whitten Woods (Ashland) and the whole Squam Range (Sandwich/ Holderness east and west). Short walks include Blair Woodlands Natural Area (Campton), and Sabbaday Falls (Lincoln/Bartlett), Story Walk (Holderness) and the Pemi River Launch (Plymouth). Hiker Leah Palmiter of Holderness says her favorite trails are the Red Hill
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day or time to climb. “The Welch-Dickey Trail is of medium difficulty, but I believe it is the very best small hike in New Hampshire! There are lots of exposed rocks and just great, fantastic views!” said Palmiter. It’s pet friendly and so is Red Hill. The Welch-Dickey Trail head is located in Thornton near Waterville Valley on Route 49. From I-93 take exit 28 to 49. This trail is a 4.4-mile loop and can be heavily trafficked on the weekends. Palmiter’s other favorite is Beede Falls and the Cow Cave in Sandwich Notch. “It’s easy and has beautiful waterfalls.” From Route 175 in Holderness, or from Moultonborough Center towards Center Sandwich, take the Sandwich Notch Road in the town center to Diamond Ledge Road and follow signs. It’s just a 0.9 mile walk to the Falls and a little more to the Cave. It gets its name from the legend of a cow that wandered from a farm and spent the winter under this small cave on the Bear Camp River which has an overhang/cave area with a waterfall flowing over it. It’s lightly used. “Just a great walk,” says Palmiter. Another long-time, avid hiker and mountain biker, Sean O’Leary of Ashland, agrees the Welch-Dickey Loop is a favorite choice for him,
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Page 4 | THE LAKER | July 20, 2020 • Take A Hike Continued from page 3 too, but he says all the peaks of the Squam Range are at the very top of his list. “You can spend one or two long days from either end of the range and climb all the mountains getting a very different view from each peak, or you can just choose one a day, depending on how much time you want to spend. Either way, there are a multitude of amazing views from each peak.” The Range peaks continue from northeast to southwest and include an unnamed knob, then Mt. Doublehead, Mt. Squam, Mt. Percival, a knob often called the Sawtooth (actual high point in the range), Mt. Morgan, Mt. Webster, Mt. Livermore and Cotton Mtn. The Crawford-Ridgepole Trail crosses over (or near) all the summits except for Cotton Mtn. Most of these trails can be accessed from Route 113 running from Center Sandwich to Holderness with clear signage along the highway. The loop over Percvival and Morgan are the most used where one can see Squam Lake and the higher mountains to the north, but the rest of the trails on the range are lightly used. The most spectacular views are said to be in the
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Squam-Doublehead area. Cotton Mtn. is also accessed from Route 113 and is just 0.7-mile one way. O’Leary recommends the Doublehead Trail leading to Doublehead Mountain which can be found on Thompson Road off Route 113 between Center Sandwich and Holderness. It’s a 4.4mile out and back trek, of moderate difficulty and pet friendly. “There’s
lots of wildlife and from the ledge on the top are the finest views of all the peaks in the Range in my opinion,” concludes O’Leary. The Squam Lakes Association (SLA) maintains the majority of the Squam Range trails. Lightly used is Plymouth Mtn. whose trail begins off Route 3A going toward Bristol at the Plymouth Rotary (end of Tenney Mtn. Highway). There’s two trails to the top, Plymouth Mtn. trail and the Ken Sutherland Trail. The Cotton Valley Rail Trail in Wolfeboro/Brookfield/Wakefield is a 12-mile, hard-packed trail popular with families and for all skill ranges. Offered is great wildlife viewing, birding, fishing, etc. with benches and picnic tables along the way. The trail follows two lakes, goes over trestles, wetlands, beaches, backwoods and fields and follows a former railroad right-of-way. Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest is on College Road between Route 3 in Holderness and Route 25B in Center Harbor. It has a 2.3-mile loop and features an area with a boardwalk over wetlands down to a Big Squam Lake cove. There is a sandy beach/ swimming area. There are campsites which are usually reserved a year ahead of time, but during this different type of summer, call the Squam Lakes Association for details and COVID-19 precautions at 603-968-73360. This area is heavily trafficked so, again, if the parking lots (two) are full, please return another day/time or choose one of many options in the Lakes Region. • Take A Hike Continued on page 5
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July 20, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 5 • Take A Hike Continued from page 4 (However, try to avoid Mt. Major in Gilford and Rattlesnake Mtn. in Holderness if their lots are full...both are facing over-use at this time due to their accessibility). The Walter-Newton Natural Area Trail is on Cummings Hill Road off Route 3 in Plymouth between Plymouth and Bridgewater. It is a 1.6-mile loop and moderately trafficked. One can take the whole loop or one of the two trails up and back...at the top (ascent is only 187 ft.) are the very pretty Rainbow Falls where there are two benches for water viewing. Another access to the Falls is off Texas Hill Road (around the corner in Plymouth), but this trail - Rainbow Falls Trail - is a little more challenging. Pet and family friendly, this area is moderately trafficked so be aware of cars in the area at the trail head on Cummings Hill Road The Mt. Cardigan Lodge in Alexandria/Bristol serves as the center of an extensive trail system. The summit of Mt. Cardigan, (elev. 3,121) which has panoramic views, is accessed from here. There are many trails, including the one to the impressive Welton Falls and many others on the west side of the mountain. The lodge is surrounded by 5,000 acres of the Mt. Cardigan State Forest. One of the many trails is the Holt Trail, deemed one of the most difficult in the state, but there are other light nature walks as well. The Lodge and area is AMC (Appalachian Mountain Club) run and the physical facility is closed this summer due to the pandemic, but
the trails are open. Follow West Shore Road off Route 104 in Bristol heading to Newfound Lake. Do not turn toward Wellington State Park (another lovely area to visit though on clean Newfound Lake.) Take Shem Valley Road (#774) (Alexandria). Whitten Woods can be found on Highland St. off Route 3 in the center of Ashland near Little Squam Lake. It is a relatively new trail system and is good for all ages and skill levels. It’s a 2.5-mile out and back trail, full of wildflowers, and it can be accessed year-round. It’s lightly trafficked and the spacious lot is rarely full. The views from the top are outstanding. Locke’s Hill Trail is a 1.8-mile loop with moderate traffic for all skills. It is in Gilford and features scenic views and lots of bird watching. Take Route 11 to Glendale; the trail and parking area are just a few miles from Ellacoya State Park. Another little-known trail which is lightly used and, again, hardly more than a single car in the lot at any time, is the Brooks-Fisher Trail on Perch Pond Road in Holderness between that town and Campton. It is the newest addition to the Squam area trail system. At the summit it joins the CrawfordRidgepole Trail (see Squam Range information above). What’s unique about this moderately easy hike is you pass some interesting artifact ‘sites.’ A short way up on the right is a beautiful old cellar hole; note the huge boulders making up the foundation. Hidden to the right of this is a gravestone. It is so
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Unique rock wall at the Brooks-Fisher Trail travel back roads into Campton and Holderness. Find this gentle uphill trek by taking Route 175 off Route 3 in Holderness and take Hardhack Road on the right past the elementary school, and immediate right after that to Perch Pond Road. It’s several miles up on the right, passing the Pemigewasset Valley Fish and Game shooting and archery ranges. (When hiking ignore any shots fired...they’re not around the trail!) The trails are maintained by the Squam Lakes Association. For those who don’t have the time to spend even an hour on the trails there are plenty of short trails, paths and walks in the Lakes Region for all skill levels to enjoy. Here are a few: An easy 20-minute walk off the Kancamagus Highway in North
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There are links/addresses and phone numbers. A reminder that the AMC facilities, shelters, programs, etc. are closed or have restricted use for this summer. Please refer to the AMC website (outdoors.org) for daily information. NH State Park information should also be referenced before traveling to a White Mtn. or Lakes Region area, as those sites are usually busy, especially on weekends. Every trail system, park, natural area, etc. in the state is observing CDC (Center for Disease Control) safety precautions during this COVID-19 pandemic. Misuse and overuse are two ongoing problems on trails and mountains, but mostly from the center of the state up through the White Mountains to the Canadian border. Take out what you take in…pick up what’s left behind by careless users, whenever possible. Practice safe hiking: 1. Plan your trip 2. Tell someone your hiking plan. 3. Charge your phone but be aware there is no service at most peaks and on some roads and trails. 4. Be aware of the weather 5. Know your limits. 6. Take essential gear. 7. Pack out what you pack in and pick up after your dog!
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LoonSafe Effort Seeks to Reduce Disturbance to Loons Loon chicks have begun to hatch on lakes around the state, and the Loon Preservation Committee is asking boaters to help protect New Hampshire’s threatened loons by maintaining a safe distance during the important nesting season. “The close approach of boats can create stress for loon parents, distracting them from caring for and feeding their chicks,” said Harry Vogel, Executive Director/Senior Biologist at the Loon Preservation Committee. “It’s a full-time job for two loon parents to raise their chicks over the course of the summer, and we are asking people to make sure loons have the space to do that.” While blame is often placed on motorboats, kayaks and canoes also pose a threat in terms of disturbing loons and loon families. The Loon Preservation Committee recommends that all boats, including kayaks and canoes, maintain a distance of at least 150 feet from loons, especially those with chicks. In addition to distracting adult loons from their parenting duties, boaters driving quickly run the risk of hitting adult loons or loon chicks, which may cause injury or death. Loon chicks have a higher risk of being struck by boats than adult loons because they are smaller, more difficult to see on the water, and less able to dive deep or for extended periods of time. “Loon chicks, especially young ones, are much more buoyant than adults, which limits their ability to dive out of the way of fastapproaching boats,” Vogel explained. Because loon chicks are likely to be with adults, the Loon Preservation Committee recommends that all boaters slow down whenever they see adult loons and give them a wide berth. Loons give behavioral cues, including swimming away, vocalizing, craning their necks low over the water, and even thrashing in the water in extreme circumstances to communicate that boaters are too close. Vogel explained that if boaters observe any of these behaviors, they should back away.
“The best way to observe loons is with a good pair of binoculars, and the best way to photograph them is with a long telephoto lens,” he said. The Loon Preservation Committee is also urging boaters to maintain no wake speed within 200 feet of all shorelines, especially those around islands. “Many loons throughout the state are still nesting,” said Vogel. “Because they nest very close to the water’s edge, boat wakes have the potential to flood nests and cause them to fail.” Meanwhile, to prevent loon deaths from lead poisoning, the Loon Preservation Committee and New Hampshire Fish and Game have again teamed up with eight local tackle shops to offer a lead tackle buyback program to help anglers dispose of lead sinkers and jigs that are now banned by state law. From now through the end of the year, or until this season’s initial 2,000 certificates are claimed, anglers can exchange one ounce or more of banned tackle (jigs and sinkers) for a $10 gift certificate redeemable at participating shops in Bristol, Effingham, Errol, Holderness, Meredith, New London, Newbury, and Raymond. Full details of the buyback and participating shops can be found online at www. loonsafe.org. Collection receptacles for old lead tackle can also be found at all New Hampshire Fish and Game offices, numerous transfer stations, and other sites throughout the state. An interactive map of disposal sites is
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In-person Community Connection Programs return to Prescott Farm Prescott Farm in Laconia, NH has announced the return of in-person programming on its White Oaks Road property. In the coming weeks residents and visitors to the Lakes Region can once again expand their understanding of and appreciation for the natural world with the guidance of Prescott Farm staff and guest instructors. Programs will take place outside with appropriate social distancing, masks, and other safety protocols in place. Upcoming programs include Basket Making: Leaf Coil Baskets on Saturday, July 25 from 9:30 am to
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Through July 29, Sandwiched in Seasons, exhibit by Kathryn field, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, Maple St., Center Sandwich, 284-7728, www.patricialaddcaregagallery.com. July 20, Music Night, dinner and live music, music 5:30-8:30 pm featuring Mitch Alden; dinner 6-8 pm, Castle in the Clouds, patio at Carriage House, Ossipee Mt. Rd., Moultonboro, advance reservations: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. July 20, Nick Golf Classic, 8 am, Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club, New Durham, enjoy a day of golf on 18-hole private course, 569-1909, info: holly@thenick.org. July 20-22, Everyone Can Draw 3-Day Workshop, 9 am-4 pm, learn to draw with instructor JP Goodwin, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 132 White Mt. Highway, Chocorua, info: 323-8041, www.ChocoruaArtWorks.com.
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July 23, Music Night, dinner and live music, music 5:30-8:30 pm featuring Cindy Duchin; dinner 6-8 pm, Castle in the Clouds, patio at Carriage House, Ossipee Mt. Rd., Moultonboro, advance reservations: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. July 23, Wooden Nickels Band, outdoor concert, 6:30 pm, bring your own food/snacks, and chair or blanket for seating, free but donations accepted, 19-Mile Bay Beach, Bay Rd., Tuftonboro, info: 569-4539. July 24, Friday Art Night at ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, noon-7 pm, Artists in Bloom Show, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.chocoruaartworks.com. July 24, Kevin & Josh perform, live music, 5-7 pm, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, Rt. 11, Gilford, 293-0841. July 24-26, Summer Vacation Arts & Crafts Fair, Fri. & Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 10 am-4 pm, fine arts, crafts including wood furniture, food, music, rain or shine under canopies, masks and social distancing required, free admission, Joyce’s Craft Fair, held at Nick Recreation Park, 10 Trotting Track Rd., Rt. 28 Wolfeboro, 528-4014, www. joycescraftshows.com. July 25, Basket Making: Leaf Coil Baskets, 9:30 am-noon, Prescott Farm, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: www.prescottfarm.org. July 25, Henry Laliberte performs, live music, 5-7 pm, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, Rt. 11, Gilford, 293-0841. July 25, Squam Canoe Classics, Bass Fishing Tournament, 8 am-1 pm, Squam Lakes Assoc., Holderness, info/register: www.squamlakes.org, 968-7336. July 25 & 26, Outdoor Tours, free, 11 am and 2 pm, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511. Takes place every Sat. and Sun. in July. July 26, Chris Volpe and Cameron Roberts exhibit, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, Maple St., Center Sandwich, www.patricialaddcaregagallery.com. July 26, Classical Sundays on the Green, with cellist Jan Fuller, 3-4 pm, $10 p/p donation requested, Canterbury Shaker Village, Shaker Rd., Canterbury, 783-9511. Takes place every Sunday in July.
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July 26, Kevin & Josh perform, live music, 3-5 pm, Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, Rt. 11, Gilford, 293-0841. July 27, Music Night, dinner and live music, music 5:30-8:30 pm, dinner 6-8 pm, Castle in the Clouds, patio at Carriage House, Ossipee Mt. Rd., Moultonboro, advance reservations: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. July 27, Solar Gazing, noon-4 pm, drop by the field to join the NH Astronomical Society in looking at the sun through a hydrogen alpha telescope, free, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org. July 28, Music Night, dinner and live music, music 5:30-8:30 pm; dinner 6-8 pm, Castle in the Clouds, patio at Carriage House, Ossipee Mt. Rd., Moultonboro, advance reservations: 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
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July 29, Big Tree Tour, 6-7:30 pm, Prescott Farm, White Oaks Rd., Laconia, pre-register: www.prescottfarm.org. July 29, Loon Monitoring & Recovery in NH, 7-8 pm, webinar by NH LAKES, free, but sign up a must: 226-0299, www.nhlakes.org. July 29, Wellness Wednesday: Yoga at the Castle, 6-7 pm, join an experienced yoga instructor in a yoga class for all skill levels on the Castle lawn amidst breathtaking lake and mountain views. $15 per person, per class, Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, 476-5900, www.castleintheclouds.org.
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ONGOING Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series, free, Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, info/schedule: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org. ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, open Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 10 am-2 pm; Fri. noon-7 pm; Sat. & Sun. 10 am-5 pm, 132 Rt. 16, Chocorua, 323-8041, www.ChocoruaArtworks. com Bald Eagle Adventure Cruise, Tues. at 3 pm, look for bald eagles, learn about bald eagle recovery, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 restrictions, www.nhnature.org for all details/schedule, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194. Barnstead Farmers Market, Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm, corner of Rt. 28 and Maple St., Center Barnstead, for social distance guidelines visit http://barnsteadfarmers.weebly.com. Belknap Mill, museum open Saturdays from 10 am-2 pm, 25 Beacon St. East, Laconia, gallery and textile museum, info: 524-8813, www.belknapmill.org. Bristol Farmers Market & Crafts, 10 am-2 pm, Saturdays, Millstream Park, Lake St., Bristol, follow distancing guidelines. Bristol Historical Society, open for the summer on Saturdays from 9-11 am and Tuesdays from 6:30-8 pm, 15 High St., Bristol, 744-2751, email: lucillekeegan1@gmail.com. Canterbury Community Farmers Market, Wednesdays from 4-6:30 pm, 9 Center Rd., Canterbury, canterburyfarmersmarket.com.
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Center Harbor Town Band Concerts, Fridays in Aug. from 7-9 pm, downtown bandstand, free, info: www.centerharbortownband.com. Dinner Music Nights, July 2-Aug. 27, Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 pm, enjoy dinner and live music on the Carriage House terrace as you watch the sun set over the lakes and mountains. Castle in the Clouds, Rt. 171, Moultonboro, please make reservations ($10 cover charge required), www.castleintheclouds.org. Discover Squam Cruise, 1 pm daily, look for bald eagles, learn Squam Lake history, hear the call of loons and more, advance call-ahead/ticket reservations required due to COVID-19 restrictions, www.nhnature.org for all details/schedule, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194.
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Hobo & Winnipesaukee Railroad, 33rd season, trains rides along shores of Winnipesaukee, departing daily from Meredith and Weirs Beach. Also rides on Hobo Railroad Lincoln, tickets/info: 745-2135. Kirkwood Gardens, open daily, free of charge, tour beautiful flower gardens, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194. Please social distance and wear masks when visiting the gardens. Lakes Region Art Assoc. Gallery, open Thurs.-Sundays from 11 am-7 pm, exhibits by local artists, Suite 132, Tanger Outlet, 120 Laconia Rd., Tilton, 998-0029. Laverack Nature Trail at Hawkins Brook open to the public, nature trail on boardwalk, free, trail starts to the left of Meredith Village Savings Bank, Meredith, info: 279-9015.
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Libby Museum of Natural History, 755 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-1035, www. thelibbymuseum.org., fascinating exhibits of natural history and more.
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Loon Center, 183 Lees Mill Rd., Moultonboro, 476-5666. Nature center with walking trails, please follow pandemic guidelines, wear face masks. Loon Cruises, call for updates due to COVID-19 restrictions, www.nhnature.org, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness, 968-7194. Model Yachting, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm, May-Oct., join Back Bay Skippers as they sail radio-controlled Soling I Meter model yachts on Tuesdays and US 12 model yachts on Thursdays, Back Bay on Bridge Falls Path, Wolfeboro, new participants and spectators welcome, info: 569-4973 or go to NHBM.org for info. M/S Mount Washington, lunch and dinner cruises, departs from Weirs Beach, call ahead for information/reservations/schedule, 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com. NH Boat Museum, 399 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, this year’s exhibit: “Locally Produced” with focus on boats and motors made in NH over the years, visit www.nhbm. org, call ahead: 569-4554.
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North East Motor Sports Museum, open weekends from 10 am-4 pm, this year’s exhibit: Midget Cars, 922 Rt. 106, Loudon, info: 783-0183. www.nemsmuseum.com. Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, 10 am-5 pm Sat. and Sundays, Maple St., Sandwich, 2847728, www.patricialaddcaregagallery.com. Polar Caves, 705 Rumney Rd. Rt. 25, Rumney, call for hours of operation: 536-1888. Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center, Laconia, trails open for hiking. Prescott Farm is located at 928 White Oaks Road in Laconia; www.prescottfarm.org. Quincy Bog Natural Area, 131 Quincy Bog Rd., Rumney, open to public, take the nature trail around the bog, please respect rules to protect animals and the bog environment, free, info: www.quincybog.org. Remick Country Doctor Museum, open daily from 10 am-2 pm, visitors must follow COVID-19 guidelines, Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 323-7591, www.remickmuseum. org. Sandwich Historical Society, summer exhibit: Our Women of Sandwich, posters/exhibit outdoors around Sandwich village, info: www.sandwichhistorical.org. Sculpture Walk, self-guided tour of sculpture locations around downtown Meredith, sponsored by Greater Meredith Program, free, maps/info: 279-9015.
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add a woman (or two!) to our special virtual exhibit by sending us a personal story…a paragraph or several. Email us at sandwichhistory@gmail.com. We will have a little something extra associated with our exhibit this summer. Coming out July 31 and running through August 21 there will be a scavenger hunt format for children (age 11 and under) and a bingo format for adults (age 12 and up).” Armed with this information and a peek at the Society’s website for some background on the featured women in the exhibit, my husband and I set out on a sunny (and very humid/hot) July Sunday morning to see “Our Women of Sandwich”. I had a map of the village on my phone (downloaded from the Society’s website) which indicated where all the posters were located. There also are maps outside the entrance to the Historical Society (Marston House) on Maple Street in Center Sandwich. As I checked the map, we also began to spot the huge posters here, there and everywhere just by looking around the village downtown area. Some had black-and-white photos of the women and some featured color photos, probably depending upon the era in which each woman lived. We started at the Historical Society, where three large posters were on display on the side of the building. I walked to the grassy area beside the building, and stared at three women who each contributed to the town in her
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Page 20 | THE LAKER | July 20, 2020 • Day Tripping Continued from page 19 She used her position and privilege to help the women in Sandwich and the surrounding area turn their rug hooking, basket making and other handicraft skills and products into a business that would bring them muchneeded income; she was the founder of the Sandwich Home Industries, which would later gain steam statewide as the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. There was Mrs. Coolidge staring serenely back at me from the poster, looking every bit the cultured lady in pearls and nice dress. Here was a person I would have enjoyed meeting– probably out of any person in the exhibit – because of her contributions and belief that one need not be born to wealth to have talent. What she did to find local talent and help so many families live on in one of my favorite creative organizations. A great photo of Louisa Miner, 1918 to 2004, is placed near the poster of Mrs. Coolidge. Louisa, the poster tells us, was a botanical lampshade teacher.
On that particular Sunday morning, the village was quiet, with only an early riser walking a dog and a bicyclist here and there. This made it the perfect time to drive slowly around the area, spotting posters all over the town. I liked that the posters were placed with thought and care and that the building each is placed on had a connection to that particular person. Across from Sandwich Home Industries, a poster was displayed on the front area of the town’s post office. A friendly-faced woman with glasses smiled out at me from the poster. Bunny Michael, 1914 to 2018, was postmaster and a teacher, so it is fitting her poster is displayed on the post office building. (Because many of the buildings in Sandwich are the typical New England style with stark whitewashed exteriors, they act almost like museum walls and provide the perfect backdrop for the oversized posters.) As we drove from one location to the next - Sandwich Fairgrounds where a poster of Doris Benz, philanthropist and supporter of Sandwich Fair, is featured on a fair building. Some of
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the posters would be those who were now deceased.” Abby encourages others to submit their choices for more “Women of Sandwich”. She says, “Send in your choice and some information on the woman to add to the online exhibit. You don’t need to worry about writing a lot because we can help you with that. We want your voices and the voices of the chosen women to continue to tell the stories.” Abby also mentions that each summer there is an excursion in Sandwich, offering residents a chance to gather; in the past it was a chance for people to take an excursion around town and to socialize. Watch for more information on how the excursion will offer a further glimpse into the lives of the women in the exhibit via a driving tour. As we completed our tour, I remarked to my husband how much admiration I have for an organization that has found a way to offer something great to the public in this time of stress due to the pandemic. While the staff of the Sandwich Historical Society could have shelved the exhibit for another year, like the determined and innovative women of Sandwich who came before them, the Society staff made do, created something where there could have been nothing and enriched the town in a manner not soon to be forgotten. I think Mary Coolidge, Doris Benz and all the other talented, courageous women of Sandwich would have approved. For more information on the exhibit and the Sandwich Historical Society, visit www.sandwichhistorical.org or call 603-284-6269.
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‘Cue The Grill Shellfish On the Grill By Chef Kelly Ross Today’s theme is grilling with great seafood dishes. Unless you have an allergy to shellfish, the chances are you are a big fan of this type of seafood. Grilling seafood has a few incredible benefits. For starters, grilling brings great flavor to the already natural taste. Second, seafood generally cooks up quickly and is healthy. Lastly, and in what may be my favorite reason, it is the most versatile of all seafood. It works great as an appetizer or as a main course, plus it goes well with many different sauces and marinades. Scallops and shrimp fit into all three of these categories better than any and they will be my main focus today. First on today’s list of scrumptiousness is some big ’ole shrimp with the flavor of my favorite city, New Orleans. I
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July 20, 2020 | THE LAKER | Page 25 • ‘cue the Grill Continued from page 24 salad plates with the lettuce, tomatoes, black beans, corn, and red onion. Grill the skewered seafood for 3-4 minutes per side, making sure the shrimp are pink and the scallops are firm and not overcooked. Dress the salads, add the avocado, push the seafood off the skewers onto the salad, and add a little more dressing over the seafood. As an alternative, you can put all salad veggies in a big bowl, add the dressing and mix well, distribute onto the individual plates, add the seafood to the top and go at this way. Regardless, it’s a winner. I love tacos, and I don’t think I have ever met one that I didn’t like, but I do especially dig the ones that aren’t of the traditional Tex Mex variety, and a grilled blackened shrimp taco with some stellar accoutrements is just what the doctor ordered. The shrimp are juicy with an outstanding spice, flavor and kick. This recipe will get you at least 8 tacos, which in my crowd, feeds 3-4 people. Grilled Blackened Shrimp Tacos 2 ripe avocados 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice ¼ tsp salt 1 ¼ - 1 ½ lb shrimp, 16/20 in size, peeled and deveined 3 tbsp salt free Cajun spice 8 corn or flour tortillas, or a combo 2-3 cups shredded lettuce ¾ cup fresh cilantro leaves ¾ cup pico de gallo ½ - ¾ cup finely shredded cabbage
Preheat your grill to medium high and oil well. Mash the avocado in a small bowl, add the lime juice, garlic and salt and stir well to combine. Pat the shrimp dry. In a bowl, add the shrimp and Cajun spice and toss thoroughly so the shrimp are coated. You can skewer the shrimp to be grilled or you can grill the lot individually. Cook on both sides, about 4-5 minutes, total. Lightly grill your tortillas, line the bottoms with lettuce, add the shrimp, top with guacamole, cilantro, pico de gallo and top with the cabbage and thoroughly enjoy. As is my usual way, I’m going to end today’s batch of recipes with my favorite. This is an amazing upscale dinner, or appetizer that is as spectacular as it gets. Many of you have had Lobster Newberg or Seafood Newberg, so that is what this is, only using pan seared scallops. The Newberg sauce has a slight “cheat” factor to it, although nobody will be the wiser and your guests would be shocked if you shared the recipe with them as a key ingredient in the sauce is a can of cream of shrimp soup, but the rest of it is as authentic as it gets. As a general rule, this gets served in a casserole dish. As you place the cooked shrimp in the dish, top with the scrumptious sauce and then finish it with toasted bread crumbs. I love prepping these for loved ones at the holidays, on special occasions, and any time I have a hankering, which can be often. This recipe is for 4 dinners, or 6-8 appetizers. It is for 24 large scallops, so I recommend 20/30 in size. If you have a few extra or one or 2 less, it should
not effect anything, except everyone getting the same amount. Pan Seared Scallops with a Newburg Sauce 2 cans cream of shrimp soup (10.5 oz cans) 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup dry sherry ½ tsp seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay 4 tbsp butter 1 lb large scallops, 20/30 in size, muscle removed. Ideally you need 24 scallops, muscle removed Sea salt and fresh grind pepper ¼ cup bread crumbs 2 tsp fresh chopped parsley This can be done in the kitchen on the stove or on the grill. For the sauce, combine the soup, heavy cream sherry and the seafood seasoning in a saucepan and cook over a medium high heat until hot, stirring occasionally. Drop the heat to a low simmer. In a large skillet over a medium high heat, melt the butter. Season the scallops with the salt and
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A Short Trek Through the History of White Mountain Tourism Story & Photo by Mark Okrant In a recent travel magazine article, Michael Hardt poses this question: Are road trips entering history? I certainly hope not, because I have a terrific one for you. This fascinating, but short, road trip will allow you to trace the history of vacation lodgings in the White Mountains. Here’s a little background. Back before the administration of U.S. President James Madison, New Hampshire was a travel destination for explorers, entrepreneurs and, a bit later, leisure travelers. Earliest accommodations consisted of farmhouses, an occasional tavern, and the rare urban hotel. As summer travelers began to arrive with greater regularity, small hotels sprang up at the most popular locales within the region. From roughly 1820 to 1840, stagecoaches were the principal form of passenger conveyance, highlighted by the introduction of New Hampshire’s own Concord Coach, in 1826. Following a slow start, rail construction began in earnest until—by
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experience a dramatic reduction in travelers. Before long, motels and the ancillary services suffered the consequences. As indicated at the beginning of this piece, you have an excellent opportunity to experience the lodging history of the White Mountains region first hand. I recommend that you begin your self-guided tour in Plymouth, either by driving north on Route 3 or taking Exit 26 off I-93. • Immediately north of Exit 26, on the east side of the road, you will see the Pilgrim Inn and Cottages. This property contains several well-preserved cottages that were relocated here from a defunct motor court; there is also a motel. • Directly across the street is the EconoLodge. This is an example of a motor lodge. • Head north three miles. On the west side of the road is an old farmhouse with two cabins immediately to its north. This is an excellent example of the early period of touring travel along
state roads. • Another three miles north will take you to an example of an ancillary service (see above description). Look carefully, and you will see a white house with a portico serving as a small carport. Some of you will immediately recognize this as the site of a former mom-and-pop gasoline station. • Another mile up the road will take you to a beautiful, family-operated motel and cottages. • This is the Gilcrest. Take note of the very tall, backlighted sign designed to be seen from cars passing on I-93. • Over the next seven miles, you will see numerous examples of motor courts and motels. On the west side, at mile 9 of this tour, you will see the remnants of the Blake Mountain Motel and Cottages. Just down the road are the Valley Brook Cottages and the super cute Shamrock Motel. • Go three miles farther and, on the east side of the road are the Green Valley Motor Court and Little Rhody’s Hideaway.
• Another mile takes you past the outof-business Pioneer Motel. • Keep traveling north toward Lincoln. As you do, you will pass one of the ancillary services I mentioned earlier. Check out the Sunny Day Diner; it’s like taking a walk back in time. For those of you who are more ambitious, I recommend that you keep driving north. By traveling another 27 miles, through Franconia Notch, then taking Exit 35 off I-93 to Route 302, I promise you will be rewarded. First, will you see a number of old lodging and ancillary properties in Twin Mountain. Next, by heading east on Route 302 for five miles, you will arrive at one of four remaining operational grand hotels in the White Mountains— the Omni Mount Washington. Best of all, if you’re lucky, the 116-year-old resort will be framed by the gorgeous Presidential Range. Scenery doesn’t get much better than that.
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precipitation and high temperatures expected over the coming month. Staff from New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) updated the team on water resource impacts and management efforts. While lake levels are below normal, the foresight of the dam operations team has helped to mitigate the impact by holding back more water earlier in the season. Rivers and streams around the state have been at or near historically low flows. Water management actions, such as reduced outdoor water use and switching to groundwater sources, have been implemented in the Lamprey and Souhegan River watersheds as a part of the Instream Flow Program. In late June, NHDES conducted a release of water from dams on the Lamprey River watershed to provide relief to aquatic organisms. Of the 31 monitoring wells across the state, the majority are much lower than normal, with water levels that dropped between May and June.
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Advice To The Players’ Summer Concert Series Continues! Advice To The Players’ Concert Series is heading into the digital age with a mix of Livestreams, recorded content, and social distancing plans for the Arts Center at 12 Main Street with a great line up this summer! All concerts will be available online at 7:30 pm (nearly) every Thursday through the end of August accessible via ATTP’s Facebook page. Concerts will be available online for one week and donations made to ATTP’s concerts campaign will be split 50/50 between Advice To The Players and that week’s concert artist(s). To donate please visit ATTP’s Concert page on their website. Some performances will have live audiences at the Arts Center at 12 Main Street in Center Sandwich with limited capacity seating that implements social distancing in accordance with up-todate State and CDC recommendations. All live performances require an RSVP, and information on a specific upcoming concert can be found at
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New Woods, Water & Wildlife Explorers Club for Families Moose Mountains Regional Greenways (MMRG) and Branch Hill Farm (BHF) are teaming up to present a new self-guided outdoor activity program for families called the Woods, Water & Wildlife (WWW) Explorers Club. With a Passport for families to track their progress and earn prizes, these free self-scheduled activities will provide an opportunity for kids and their families to have fun outside together this summer while learning about the natural world. The WWW Explorers Club is offered as an alternative to the annual Woods, Water & Wildlife Festival that MMRG and BHF have reluctantly cancelled this year out of concern for public health and safety. ‘Woods, Water & Wildlife’ sums up the themes of the interactive Explorers Club events. The ‘Woods’ category offers ‘Learn Your Leaves,’ with leaf photos of local tree species to help you identify trees at Casey Road Conservation Land or in your own backyard. Two Club activities feature water themes. ‘Family Fishing Fun’ invites families to try fishing at a local farm pond. ‘Waterside Explorations’ suggests ideas for getting wet and exploring a stream or pond close to home. The ‘Wildlife’ category includes ‘Rainy Day Adventures’ with virtual presentations by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and ‘Birds, Blooms and Bugs,’ which encourages children to write a poem, paint a picture, or take a photograph with a nature theme. Several activities promote fun while learning about all three W’s, such as ‘Seasons of Change at Branch Hill Farm’ which takes families on a selfguided walk through BHF’s fields and forest and down to the river. MMRG Educational Outreach Coordinator Kari Lygren is organizing the ‘Seasons of Change’ walk. She
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NH Outside with Emma Is It Necessary to Deadhead Daylilies? By Emma Erler Daylilies are plants that both new and seasoned gardeners can appreciate. They require very little special attention and are happy growing in almost any sunny location, from rich, damp to sandy, well-drained soils. Plants will thrive with very little supplemental irrigation or fertilizer, and many cultivars are hardy to Zone 3. Daylilies also come in a wide variety of colors that fit into almost any landscape, including white, pink, red, purple, yellow, and orange, with every possible combination of each. Perhaps best of all, problems with insects and diseases are practically unheard of. Deer occasionally become a nuisance when they nibble on early spring foliage and eat tender flower buds. Depending on the cultivar, daylilies will bloom from May through late September. By combining a number of daylilies with different bloom times,
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Moultonborough
Laconia
A remarkable home on a sensational lot with sandy beach and an enormous, covered dock for 3 boats. Picturesque sunsets, added outdoor living space, carriage home, 9 garages. This home was designed and custom-built with unmatched detail and quality. This is the Ultimate Lake Home! $9,500,000
An historic and remarkable property with nearly 90 acres consists of three lots of record. The first is the Kona boathouse, a residence with living quarters with 4 bedrooms. The second lot is the Kona beach with 20 boat slips. The third is the Mansion with guest rooms, dining room and convention area. $6,995,000
Enter a winding driveway to a private courtyard with commanding views, sweeping lawn, sandy beach and a W-shaped dock with canopy. The kitchen is amazing! Appointed with the finest appliances and custom Birdseye Maple counters complemented by spacious eating and cozy sitting areas with fireplace. $3,995,000
Gilford - This stunning Governor’s Island home has been totally designed and reconstructed to perfection. With a SW exposure, the sun streams throughout the three levels. A detached bunk-house is perfect for guests. Step inside, and you will be impressed with the open-style design and walls of windows. $3,495,000
Wolfeboro - This Wolfeboro estate property has a prized level lot, a sandy beach, large open boathouse, deep water docking and a safe sandy swimming area in desirable Delings Cove. The home is stunning with walls of glass, large decks, soaring ceilings and three fireplaces. $3,289,000
Gilford - This charming, 4-bedroom Governor’s Island Cape-style home was enlarged and updated with style. The open designed kitchen/family room is warm and inviting with a soaring fireplace, bead board walls and slate flooring. Dramatic sunsets, beautifully designed waterfront with firepit and a large waterside deck. $2,395,000
Gilford - This newly finished home is impressive. The home is wired for a generator, has multi-zone central air and heat, beautiful views, huge deck, open-concept living and high end finishes. It is just minutes from Gunstock which has year-round activities. It’s new. It’s spacious. $699,000
Gilford - This charming country 3-bedroom home with a wrap-around farmers porch is on a private, picturesque lot. Detailed with wooden ceilings and flooring and large windows, the home is inviting and warm. Granite kitchen, walkout lower level, private rear yard, private beach rights. Being sold furnished. $369,900
Gilford - Exceedingly private and special Governor’s Island lot. It is level and has a state approved 4-bedroom septic system. The lot abuts community land for ease in hiking and cross country skiing. It is an easy walk to the community beach, tennis, pickle ball, playground and newly constructed clubhouse. $259,000
Susan Bradley & Stacey Atherton Susan Bradley
Stacey Atherton
Realtor®, CRS, ABR, GRI, ePro Direct: 603-524-2255 ext. 2810 Cell: 603-493-2873 susanbradley@metrocast.net
Realtor ® Direct: 603-581-2898 Cell: 603-520-1578 stacey.atherton@nemoves.com
348 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246 • www.SueBradley.com