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Too bad as it had been our go-to when we lived in Gorham when I was looking for seafood, which always seemed the best in the area. They were great hosts and patiently welcomed us for monthly Nansen Ski Club meetings. I had read a week or so ago that the Spa ("Spahr") in West Stewartsown had...

Well....in all honesty, I actually did manage to roll and turned my head slightly once the initial arm-flapping reflex showed no signs of flight ability, so my shoulder took the fall. My legs were stuck together between wind pant and crampon point as I tried to hop down from a 2 foot ledge. Did...

And flapping your arms helplessly will not make you fly in order to avoid the face-plant.

My first time on Monadnock was probably 1988, and involved deciding to hike up the White Arrow with sleds and bomb down the upper ledges in any drifted crevices we could find with little regard to our or any potential rescuers safety; youthful ignorance was bliss! At one point two or three well...

Really unfortunate, hope your healing goes well and life trouble-free as possible whilst physically limited. Having broke a leg bone myself on a trail, it really made me realize how no matter where you are (far or close), it's a humbling feeling to have your mobility gone and it's a lonely...

These folks are worth a look http://www.mgsnowshoes.com/Products2.html I have seen them at the Fryeburg Fair in the past and really want a pair of rabbit hunters, but just have too many others already. They look ideal for walking around in circles, which is my favorite activity. I bought a...

Sorry if I gave the wrong overall impression, Mollidgewock is a wonderful campground that generally provides a quieter and wilder experience. There are actually quite a few semi-secluded sites, and when lightly occupied many of the sites in the open along the river have their special qualities...

I used to provide supervision of Mollidgewock from 2008 to 2020 and worked many service shifts at the park. All the state parks in the Great North Woods (Coos) except Umbagog, had always suffered from low usage, but that certainly has changed up into today; with Mollidgewock being the slowest to...

Almost 30 years from hurricane Bob to which I had an exciting occurrence. I was with another couple on the Allagash and our trip only brought us to Eagle Lake and back. The last night we were to camp again on Chamberlain and Bob was to hit that night. We were aware and secured the canoes on...

I agree CaptCaper regarding the Cog. Sorry if my writing can be poor at times. I know the track foreman and know how innovative and hard working these folks are. I'm looking forward to getting a chance myself to get a look at the shops when invited now that I have some time on my hands. The Cog...

I assumed the funds were specific accumulated funds for railroad improvement projects, and earmarked as such, so not necessarily to the detriment of non railroad state supported projects, and maybe originally accrued through some transportation related fee or 'tax'? Only an assumption without...

Agreed. When younger I mooned and disliked the Cog as an intrusion on nature, but as my perspective on the world widened I came to appreciate it's place in the mountains and our history (and a love of trains to boot). This type of project is what the funds are meant for and it's good to see...

There is no developed camping on the shoreline, but Somerset Reservoir in the Green Mt. NF is one of the finest waterbodies I ever paddled on, there is almost no human development visible when you are on the lake. When I saw your question it immediately came to mind, but I could not remember if...

The majority of state park workers in any of the northern New England states are seasonal part-time workers. There are only a handful of full-time, year-round, permanent state government jobs in state parks in any of the states. It's common for parks workers at busy parks to get burned out by...

Fran Rautiola was the just about the most solid and able mountain hiker I ever knew. When he accomplished his 24 hr. record and was working at S&S, it was neat how many of the young guys at S&S obviously looked up to him and all started showing up to do their own regular hikes. Good for Lars and...

3 inches right now. Rather pretty.

I haven't commented on this prior as I was very close to the issue and Casella went sue crazy on many of the project opponents who I know well. Saw mention yesterday of a counter-suit against Casella..... I ran into an old-timer friend and abutting neighbor of the landowner at the sand pile in...

Found this excellent first hand account in today's Conway Daily Sun, see page 13a. By local author and hiker Ed Parsons. I didn't see a discussion on this incident on this site yet, but could have missed it. Everyone was in the right place at the right moment, and he didn't even have to call...

I was jealous until it finally started in this morning, just shy of 5" here so far. I was worried as we got no rain yesterday or last night save for a spit. Happy for any precip right now as I didn't even enjoy going into the woods this week as it has been depressingly dry. Luckily the trees...

I was just thinking night before last to catch up with him for a hike. Only thing is he always wanted to get to the summit, while I wanted to explore off-trail away from summits.