Welsh Centennial Celebration

2011 marks 100 years of land conservation on Mount Sunapee. Help us celebrate this important milestone!

* July 21, 2011 - The Sunapee Historical Society hosts "The Life & Times of Herbert Welsh," a cracker barrel talk.

* August 27, 2011 - A guided hike to Lake Solitude followed by a BBQ, music, and camping at Mount Sunapee State Park.

Herbert Welsh:

Father of Land Conservation on Mount Sunapee

 

Learn about Welsh's long walks to Sunapee and his effort to protect the first conservation land on Mount Sunapee.

Read this PDF article from the Soo Nipi Magazine (Summer 2004)

Climb the mountains

“Climb the mountains and get their glad tidings.  Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.  The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” – John Muir (1838-1914)

This quote can be found in the prologue of the "Manual of Mount Sunapee," which chronicled the geological, cultural and natural history of the area and spoke to the importance of public awareness in “preserving the mountain for the enjoyment of all.”   Published in 1915 by the Sunapee Chapter of the Forest Society, the manual sold for 50 cents and the proceeds went to support trail maintenance on Mount Sunapee.

The Manual is available at Abbott Library, Sunapee, NH, in the Reference Department.

Have a favorite quote? Please send it along.

Read the full letter sent to FOMS members inviting them to the Centennial Brainstorm.

Letter as pdf (1mb)

Read a related article: "Legacy of man behind Sunapee purchase to be feted" via Fosters.com (May 2, 2011)
Mount Sunapee Advisory Comm. meets May 24th PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 05 May 2011 09:17

What changes took place at the ski area during the past year? And what's being proposed for 2011-2012? Here's an opportunity to find out. 

The Mount Sunapee Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 24th at the Newbury Town Office in the Small Meeting Room at 9:30 a.m. 

The agenda includes the proposed 2011-2012 Annual Operating Plan presented by Okemo/Mount Sunapee Resort.

Read the proposed Annual Operating Plan document and map. 

Great thanks to the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission for scanning and posting these documents originally on their website.

The meeting is open to the public. For more info about the advisory committee and the oversight policy for the ski area, go to FOMS on-line library. Also, here's the link to the N.H. State Parks website.
Last Updated on Monday, 23 May 2011 18:26
 

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