Places
This is where you will find posts about places near and far.
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No Jobs? – Myths of the North Country
A common refrain that I hear from people in other parts of the state is that there are no jobs in the North Country. A common refrain I hear from employers up here is that there are not enough workers in the North Country to fill all the jobs. There are those who seem to think that there is nothing up here except mountains and some businesses that cater to tourists. There are also people who are slightly more informed about the area, but believe that ever since the big mills up here closed, there haven’t been any new jobs or businesses. Those ideas are completely wrong. It is true…
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Devil’s Hopyard – Tuesday Tour Guide
The Devil’s Hopyard is a site in the White Mountain National Forest. When my friends first asked if we wanted to hike to the Devil’s Hopyard with them, I wasn’t sure what I was getting into. The name sounds intimidating, but the Appalachian Mountain Club’s White Mountain Guide classifies it as an easy hike that is relatively short and flat (only 2.6 miles round trip and 250 feet of elevation gain). The trailhead begins at South Pond Recreation Area in Stark, New Hampshire. The Day Use Area there features a beach, picnic tables and grills. There is a $7/car fee to access the Day Use Area, but since we were…
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The Devil’s Hopyard – Sunday Snapshots
Recently we had the chance to hike to the Devil’s Hopyard with friends. The trail is located in the White Mountain National Forest and is accessed from South Pond in Stark, NH. The name sounded ominous, but it turned out to be a gorgeous and fairly easy hike! Keep your eyes out for a more detailed post and description of our hike to the Devil’s Hopyard on Tuesday! This blog is participating in the Sundays in my City link up. To see photo posts from other bloggers’ communities, click the button below.
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Isolated? – Myths of the North Country
The White Mountains and the Notches that pass through them form a natural barrier between the North Country and the rest of New Hampshire. Driving through Franconia Notch, the interstate narrows to one lane in each direction and the speed limit drops to 45 mph as the road winds between the mountains. It is easy to see where one might get the idea that it is isolated up here – and if you are someone who needs easy access to a major city at all times, it just might be. As someone who had no desire to be in a major metropolitan area, the North Country is perfect for me.…
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Littleton Farmer’s Market – Tuesday Tour Guide
Farmer’s markets are a great local asset and Littleton is lucky to have a wonderful one right here in town (in addition to other farmer’s markets all over the local area). The Littleton Farmer’s Market is impressive. It is now in its 20th season – far longer running than most Farmer’s Markets I am familiar with – and has 43 different vendors this year. They are located in a great spot just over the covered bridge that runs behind Main Street, and are open on Sundays from June through October between 10 am and 1 pm. Living in DC when Ryan was little, one of my favorite things to do…
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Littleton Farmer’s Market – Sunday Snapshots
The Littleton Farmer’s Market happens every Sunday from June to October. It is a great way to spend a day! For a more detailed post about this great Farmer’s Market, check back on Tuesday. This blog is participating in the Sundays in my City link up. To see photo posts from other bloggers’ communities, click the button below.
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Myths of the North Country – Life Does Exist North of the Notches
Littleton is a town that sits “North of the Notches”. The Notches refers to Franconia Notch, Crawford Notch and Pinkham Notch, the mountain passes that contain the main thoroughfares between the North Country and the rest of New Hampshire. There are a lot of misperceptions about life North of the Notches and to hear many New Hampshirites talk about it, you wouldn’t think anyone would ever choose to live this far north. There is this kind of myth in New Hampshire that northern New Hampshire is this frozen wasteland with bad schools and no money or jobs, that is completely cut off from civilization. There is a belief that everyone…
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Pine Hill Trail – Tuesday Tour Guide
The Pine Hill Trail is one of my favorite places in Littleton. Located only a few blocks above Main Street, the trail allows residents (and visitors) to have the best of both worlds. Here it is possible to live in the heart of a walkable and vibrant town, but also walk down the street and spend the day hiking and exploring the woods. Pine Hill Trail is not the most impressive trail in the area. We are after all, in the White Mountains with hundreds if not thousands of amazing trails right at our doorstep. Yet, it is still a really great trail, and it is so nice to not…
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Pine Hill Trail – Sunday Snapshots
Living in the White Mountains, there are countless hiking trails all around me. Here in Littleton, we have some great local trails right in our backyard. Pine Hill Trail is one of those. It is a one-mile, fairly easy hike. However, it goes by some cool local sites and connects to the more extensive PRKR MTN trails. Saoirse decided to try hiking on foot instead of my back for the first time ever when I went to take pictures of the trail. It is a very manageable hike for her, but she decided she was more interested in picking up sticks and playing with acorns. We didn’t make it very…
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Along the Ammonoosuc River – Tuesday Tour Guide
The Ammonoosuc River runs through the heart of Littleton. Historically, the river played an important role in the town’s history, with mills and factories lining its shores. The river continues to play an important role in the town today, not for industry and manufacturing, but for recreation and hospitality. The river adds to our town’s charm and makes for a pleasant walk through town or a lovely meal on the patio of one of our area restaurants. On a nice day, you can see kids splashing around in the river and people fishing from the rocks. I have even watched whitewater kayaking lessons taking place. There are at least four…
