tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.comments2022-03-27T17:43:09.188-07:002 SMALL 2B BIG1HappyHikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-82490430471419613282015-11-24T07:39:46.092-08:002015-11-24T07:39:46.092-08:00Rita,
Thank you for taking time to read my blog a...Rita,<br /><br />Thank you for taking time to read my blog and post your comments. Concerning your reprimand about respecting the property rights of others, that is always an uppermost priority of mine. <br /><br />As I stated in my blog: “I suspected that the trail eventually went outside the boundary of the David Dana Forest. However, I saw no boundary markers whatsoever, nor was there any signage to indicate that hiking beyond the gold mine is disallowed.” <br /><br />And as I further stated in my blog: “On the Monday following my hike, I telephoned the SPNHF and asked if it's permissible to hike on the trails that extend beyond the gold mine. The response I received was that the trail system does indeed go beyond the boundary of the David Dana Forest. However, it was further stated that the landowner has expressed no objections to folks who hike responsibly on these trails.”<br /><br />I can well appreciated that situations might have changed since the time I did this hike over 2 years ago. And so, I’m assuming from your comments that the landowner now objects to hikers walking the trails that extend beyond the Dana David Forest, and that the land on his/her property is now properly posted to alert hikers when they are leaving the boundaries of David Dana Forest and entering private land.<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-58687898781937238832015-11-24T06:41:21.883-08:002015-11-24T06:41:21.883-08:00As an employee in the Reservation Stewardship Depa...As an employee in the Reservation Stewardship Department of the Society for the Protection of NH Forests, I want to thank you for your comments about this wonderful property of ours. I do want to caution you however, that the land beyond our boundaries is not managed by us and is privately owned. Please respect the rights of the property owners and do not enter privately owned land, especially if it is posted as such. Thank you and enjoy the trails! <br />Rita Carroll, Reservation Stewardship Coordinatorhttp://www.forestsociety.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-1241217107006761652015-04-09T10:08:23.458-07:002015-04-09T10:08:23.458-07:00You’re so right! I’ve done it in all seasons. It...You’re so right! I’ve done it in all seasons. It’s a place that can be enjoyed year round. <br /><br />Thanks for reading my blog and posting your comments!<br /><br />John <br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-64771530706114462452015-04-08T18:14:36.253-07:002015-04-08T18:14:36.253-07:00This is nice in the summer, too! We did it on a h...This is nice in the summer, too! We did it on a hot 4th of July, after having checked out the Kedron Flume across the "street."Beckie Janihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726019076093080288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-5686082813825173152014-09-28T07:19:07.566-07:002014-09-28T07:19:07.566-07:00Wendy . . . sorry for the late response to your c...Wendy . . . sorry for the late response to your comment. Have been away in remote places of Maine with only spotty Internet access. Anyway, to provide you with a precision answer to your question, perhaps it might be better if you were to send me an e-mail at this address: randonneur8 AT yahoo DOT com. Or, perhaps if you cut and paste the link shown below into your web browser, it might provide you with the type of info you are seeking.<br /><br />http://www.nhmountainhiking.com/hike/lists/little.html<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-17775978753742425302014-09-25T13:21:21.147-07:002014-09-25T13:21:21.147-07:00Hi,
We plan on going to Thorne Pond. We are looki...Hi,<br />We plan on going to Thorne Pond. We are looking for some places similiar to this and Diana's Baths.<br />Thanks for the info.Wendy Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16908220741607773983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-76950434022590472552014-09-17T17:54:59.198-07:002014-09-17T17:54:59.198-07:00Thank you so much Skip for letting me know that yo...Thank you so much Skip for letting me know that you found the information in my blog to be useful. It’s very gratifying to know this!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-30711427863214824952014-09-17T17:28:04.618-07:002014-09-17T17:28:04.618-07:00Hello John, Based upon your recommendations above...Hello John, Based upon your recommendations above and the need for a short afternoon hike before returning home to Boston area, I found Mud pond. Directions were perfect and with a mini-bushwack, located the same perfect spot for a few photos. A beautiful and quiet place. If you just looked at a map, you would not go here, but with your report, it was a destination I had to visit before going home! Thanks for all the great info and keep telling us about other hidden spots.<br />Skip M south of BostonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-62938500182291490452014-04-11T05:09:59.138-07:002014-04-11T05:09:59.138-07:00Thank you for reading my blog and posting a reply....Thank you for reading my blog and posting a reply.<br /><br />Yes, I have been on the Cliffway and have enjoyed that awesome view into King Ravine that you mentioned. If you’re interested, I wrote a blog report about that. It can be accessed by cutting and pasting the link below into your browser.<br />http://1happyhiker.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-short-low-elevation-hike-in-northern.html<br /><br />Another “short-ish” destination in Appalachia that I’ve enjoyed is the Durand Scar viewpoint which is accessible via The Scar and Scar Loop trails.<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-7276329100295868682014-04-10T19:01:37.374-07:002014-04-10T19:01:37.374-07:00The inlook trail is very enjoyable. It looks excel...The inlook trail is very enjoyable. It looks excellent in the winter. <br />Have you been on the Cliffway trail. It has an excellent viewpoint into King Ravine in the summer and probably an even better this time of year. Dome Rock and King Cliff are the best two shorter destinations in Appalachia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-12757381043301300912014-03-25T09:25:48.291-07:002014-03-25T09:25:48.291-07:00Thanks Nancy!
This was an excellent outing, and I...Thanks Nancy!<br /><br />This was an excellent outing, and I was very delighted to be part of it.<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-58194335909951916412014-03-25T09:20:19.148-07:002014-03-25T09:20:19.148-07:00You've captured the hike nicely! Thanks for po...You've captured the hike nicely! Thanks for posting this John.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804983328166525085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-61110470864525600162013-11-27T07:13:44.860-08:002013-11-27T07:13:44.860-08:00And thank you Peter for taking time to post a repl...And thank you Peter for taking time to post a reply to my Blog!<br /><br />The mini-hike to Mud Pond is particularly nice. And it’s especially rewarding if you do that short bushwhack, as mentioned in my Blog, to get the view of South Kinsman.<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-21987230870930147302013-11-27T01:59:26.839-08:002013-11-27T01:59:26.839-08:00Thanks for sharing. Def worth a detour when I'...Thanks for sharing. Def worth a detour when I'm up in Easton area.Peter B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12636228671045337886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-63838660192413913742013-10-01T05:18:53.447-07:002013-10-01T05:18:53.447-07:00Ellen,
My apologies for being a bit late in respo...Ellen,<br /><br />My apologies for being a bit late in responding to your comments. During the beautiful Autumn months, I spend less time at my computer and more time outdoors.<br /><br />Anyway, you are so right about the terrific birding conditions at Pondicherry. And then of course there are all those stunning mountain views at that location. It’s quite a place!<br /><br />And by the way, your Blog (http://granitestatewalker.wordpress.com/) is super. You post visits to interesting places that I’ve yet to visit. It’s a good resource, and delightful to read.<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-89244255874600816782013-09-30T10:41:04.260-07:002013-09-30T10:41:04.260-07:00I love Pondicherry and wish I could get to it more...I love Pondicherry and wish I could get to it more often. The birdwatching - or more precisely the bird-listening - is extraordinary. It always amazes me to be in such a dead-flat spot so close to the Presidentials. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-75464460386371721882013-08-06T14:53:20.633-07:002013-08-06T14:53:20.633-07:00Bugle Cliff is one of those places that I think ma...Bugle Cliff is one of those places that I think many tend to overlook when they are on the hunt for a short distance hike.<br />If you decide to go there, try to make sure that you leave about 15-20 minutes to check out Dismal Pool. However, since it’s tucked into sort of a narrow ravine, it can probably be a very dark and “dismal” place to visit on an overcast day. The day I visited, it was sunny, and the pool was well-illuminated, and not “dismal”!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-42474902769640343722013-08-06T14:51:12.941-07:002013-08-06T14:51:12.941-07:00Wow . . . you’ve even done some sections of the He...Wow . . . you’ve even done some sections of the Heritage Trail on horseback! Fascinating!<br /><br />There is one thing to be aware of regarding the Whitefield segment of the Heritage Trail. During the winter months, there are times when the XC-Ski Team for the White Mountains Regional High School uses this trail. However, I’ve been there on several occasions to XC-ski, and there was ONLY one time when the trail was in use by the High School XC-ski team.<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-28056002007087962682013-08-06T14:49:40.548-07:002013-08-06T14:49:40.548-07:00Yes, the Bread and Puppet museum and theater produ...Yes, the Bread and Puppet museum and theater productions are certainly unconventional. My wife and I were fascinated to learn that positions in their apprenticeship program are quickly filled each year!<br /><br />And yes, the Lake Willoughby area is gorgeous, just as your husband says. I’m impressed that he ice climbs there. A few winters ago, I happened to be in the area and stopped by to watch the ice climbers. Who knows, maybe your husband was one of the people I was watching through my binoculars!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-86041630535534282752013-08-06T07:48:37.295-07:002013-08-06T07:48:37.295-07:00I'll have to check this out. I've done sec...I'll have to check this out. I've done sections of the Heritage trail on bike/xc ski, horseback and walk. This may be a great side trip on one of my weekends northbound! Thanks for posting this!!<br /><br />Hiking LadyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-12803103278024370112013-08-06T07:46:56.552-07:002013-08-06T07:46:56.552-07:00Interesting, I'll have to someday check it out...Interesting, I'll have to someday check it out. I hiked that loop back in the mid 90's and never been back. It sounds like a great short stop hike since that is about all I've been doing this summer!! Thanks for posting this!<br /><br />Hiking LadyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-23434988334421695192013-08-06T07:43:56.312-07:002013-08-06T07:43:56.312-07:00Interesting. An old friend of mine used to make th...Interesting. An old friend of mine used to make the trek to Vt. for the bread and puppet show each summer, but I'd never experienced it and thought it was kind of creepy, still do. <br /><br />However the Lake W. area is a place I would love to visit someday! My husband ice climbs up there in the winter and says it is a gorgeous area!<br /><br />Hiking LadyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-26436099752976145452013-08-01T15:19:21.661-07:002013-08-01T15:19:21.661-07:00Hi Trevor! Thanks for your comments!
I am aware ...Hi Trevor! Thanks for your comments!<br /><br />I am aware of the database at the website you referenced, and yes there is indeed some terrific information there, as well as some very useful photos. <br /><br />And as you indicate, this database is fairly complete, although some benchmarks are missing. Perhaps I have the wrong impression, but it seems that those that are missing tend to be ones that are located in remote locations. For example, a benchmark that I recently stumbled across at Pond of Safety doesn’t seem to be in the geocaching.com database . . . or if it’s there, I didn’t see it.<br /><br />Thanks again Trevor!<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-86137788687087402002013-08-01T12:48:36.182-07:002013-08-01T12:48:36.182-07:00John,
The geocaching.com website includes a datab...John,<br /><br />The geocaching.com website includes a database for benchmark hunting. I typically don't go out searching for benchmarks but if I encounter one in my travels I try to cross reference it's location and log it's condition into the database. Most are listed, however some are not. <br /><br />http://www.geocaching.com/mark/default.aspx<br /><br />HockeyPuck / TrevorHockeyPuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10140549735333717277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105860656728220014.post-50647101059665798992013-07-26T17:47:51.777-07:002013-07-26T17:47:51.777-07:00Hi Rita,
Thank you for your comments!
For certai...Hi Rita,<br /><br />Thank you for your comments!<br /><br />For certain, I’m not an expert on this, but as far as I know, the only information about benchmarks is what is contained in the NGS online database, plus the information that can be obtained by contacting USGS directly by e-mail or phone. If any reader knows of any published guidebooks, etc, I (and other readers) would be very appreciative of having this information posted to this Blog.<br /><br />And yes, I agree that “benchmarking” has the potential for being a fun activity for kids, as well as those who are “kids at heart”! :-)<br /><br />John<br />1HappyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242409292439585691noreply@blogger.com