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| Emerson's Well explained | |||
| Thanks to Park Ranger Proulx, stationed at the Old Toll Road trailhead last Saturday, I have the answer to the previous post about Emerson's Well. It was originally dug by the boy scouts to provide water for their camp in Paradise Valley. During the 1950s, however, the well was the main source of water for the summit refreshment stand. Rangers carried the water in backpack tanks called Indians up the White Dot Trail to the summit, where it was used to make the Kool-Aid that was served at the summit. He said the well was originally much deeper than it is today. added June 20 2008 | |||
| Emerson's Well | |||
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While hiking across the Paradise Valley trail from the
White Arrow to the White Dot on Saturday, I noticed a small well that I
had never seen before. It was located about halfway along the trail near
the remains of the old Boy Scout camp. It was about a foot in diameter
and about a foot deep, perfectly round. There was a piece of wood next
to it with an old sign that identified it as "Emerson's Well." Does
anyone know anything about this? I assume it was part of the old Boy
Scout camp and it must have been covered up for a long time by the
pieces of wood. If anyone knows anything about this, please share! I'll
post any information here. Send your comments
here.
added June 9, 2008 |
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| Timlow's "The Heart of Monadnock" republished | |||
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Elizabeth Weston Timlow's account of her 1921 spiritual
connection with Monadnock "The Heart of Monadnock," has been republished
by Surry Cottage Books and is available from Toadstool, Borders and
Amazon. The book is printed in the original small size with all the
original photos and some that were left out of the original edition.
Included is an introduction about Timlow's life that I wrote for this
new edition. You can read more about it on the
Surry Cottage Books web
site.
posted June 1, 2008 |
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| White Cross and White Dot Trails snow free | |||
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The two main trails from Monadnock State Park are free
from snow and ice as of April 23. The near record high temperatures have
melted off winter's remains far ahead of schedule and Park Manager
Andrew Zboray said attendance was very high compared to a normal April.
While there was still some snow and ice off the trail, hikers will have
no problems on their way to the top. The trails are also very dry from
the lack of rain so smokers need to be careful.
added March 24, 2008 |
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| Monadnock user fees increase by $1 | |||
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The daily user fee at Monadnock State Park will be
increasing from $3 to $4 this year. The state approved the increase to
fund the state parks, which are run entirely by these fees. Day use
rates for state parks will increase $1 a person to $4 for adults and $2
for children between ages 6 to 17. Camping rates generally will rise $5
a night. One option is to purchase a season pass for $60 per year. If
you visit state parks more than 15 times a season you will save some
cash. . added April 1, 2008 |
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| New trailhead and parking for Dublin Trail | |||
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A new trailhead and parking for 20 cars have
been added to the Dublin Trail on Old Troy Road. The new entrance was
made necessary when the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire
Forests, which owns the area, decided to harvest trees along the old
trail. The new trail starts .3 miles west of the old trailhead and
merges with the old trail at the .6 mile mark. Rangers have asked
hikers not to use the old trail because of the hazards in an active
logging operation.
added July 17, 2007 |
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| Dance celebration returns to Monadnock | |||
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Diane Eno's annual Mount Monadnock Celebration of Dance
will return to the summit on Sept. 22. The performance, which features
dancers in colorful costumes performing modern dances on the summit, is
in its 22nd year. Many of the dances were composed in honor of Mount
Monadnock and were inspired by the work of Henry Thoreau, Waldo Emerson,
Abbott Thayer and Galway Kinnell. Volunteer "sherpas" carry the speakers
and equipment to the summit and there is a special place for the
audience to view the show, which is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. The
performance is free and no tickets are necessary.
added July 17, 2007 |
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| Book release party set for Aug. 15 | |||
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A kick-off party for the new book Monadnock:
More than a Mountain will be held at the pavilion at the State Park
Headquarters from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15. You can buy a copy of
the book, chat with the author, sip some wine and enjoy some excellent
snacks. Everyone is invited! Please note that all visitors will have to
pay the $3 state park fee. Among the featured guests will be members of
Dianne Eno's dance troupe, "Monadnock Tales" composer Larry Siegel, the Jack in the Green Morris Dancers, keyboardist Carol Compton
and the
Lone Mountain Artists group of painters. Hope to see you there!
added July 20, 2007 |
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