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Philosopher of the Pool, Franconia Notch

Erin Paul Donovan — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 18:25:43 +0000

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Philosopher of the Pool, Franconia Notch - New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch has an abundance of interesting attractions. Located along the Pemigewasset River just below the Sentinel Pine Covered Bridge is a natural basin known as the Pool. Created by glaciers at the end of the last ice age, this basin is 40 feet deep and 150 feet wide; the cliff walls are 130 feet high. Dating back to the 1800s, this basin has been a tourist attraction. Guests of the Flume House (1846-1918) and Profile House (1853-1923) and early travelers passing through Franconia Notch were fascinated with this natural wonder. However, it’s known more for Professor John Merrill, better known as the “Philosopher of the Pool”. Merrill’s compelling outlook on life has earned him a place in White Mountains history...[Continue reading]

The Basin, Franconia Notch

Erin Paul Donovan — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 17:14:15 +0000

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The Basin, Franconia Notch - The Basin is a 20-foot-wide (some say 30 feet), 15 feet deep, glacial pothole along the Pemigewasset River in Franconia Notch, New Hampshire. It was formed by melting glaciers at the end of the last ice age; the combination of the melting glacier water and swirling sand and stones eroded and smoothed the bedrock. Nineteenth-century writers, such as Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), were fascinated with this natural wonder...[Continue reading]

Split Rock, Boott Spur Trail

Erin Paul Donovan — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:22:32 +0000

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Split Rock, Boott Spur Trail - Pictured here along Boott Spur Trail is Split Rock; this interesting glacial erratic is split in half. The scenic Boott Spur Trail begins off of the busy Tuckerman Ravine Trail and ends at Davis Path. If you are hiking Mount Washington and want extensive alpine zone exposure and breathtaking views, this trail is a great choice. Because most of this route is above treeline, hiking it on a perfect weather day is the best option...[Continue reading]

Madison Boulder, New Hampshire

Erin Paul Donovan — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:49:04 +0000

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Madison Boulder, New Hampshire - Considered to be one of the largest known glacial erratics in North America, Madison Boulder weighs roughly 4,662 tons. It is 87 feet long, 23 feet wide, and an impressive 37 feet high. It's worth mentioning that the size of the boulder ranges from source to source. If you enjoy the geology of New Hampshire, this boulder is worth a visit. It is massive!..[Continue reading]

Sculptured Rocks Natural Area, Groton

Erin Paul Donovan — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:23:57 +0000

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Sculptured Rocks Natural Area, New Hampshire - A short ride from Newfound Lake in Bristol, New Hampshire is Sculptured Rocks Natural Area in Groton, New Hampshire. Sculptured Rocks Natural Area spans 272 acres and is located on the Cockermouth River. It was formed at the end of the Great Ice Age....[Continue reading]