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)
October hikes on the S-R-K Greenway PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 03 October 2011 12:01

The  Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge (SRK) Greenway Coalition's Fall 2011 hike schedule continues with hikes crossing parts of Goshen, Sunapee, Springfield and New London. The hikes, all free to the public, are listed below. Contact the leader at least a day before to get details on start time and location. Bring water, sun screen, hat, and a snack.  (E) is Easy. (M) is Moderate. (D) is Difficult. The SRK Greenway Coalition is a non-profit volunteer organization that promotes hiking and land conservation. The SRK Greenway's 14 sections covering 75 miles of trails are open to all.  For information, visit http://www.srkg.com.

Oct 1 (Sat): Passing Snow Bound Farm and Star Lake Farm in Springfield, using Class 6 (old, unmaintained) roads (Trail #4). 4.1 mi. (E) Peg Bastien (456-2347).

Oct 8 (Sat): Gile Forest, the Overlooks, Royal Arch, Devil's Half Acre Pond, Great Brook cascade are on the way from Springfield to Pleasant Lake, New London (Tr#5). 8.4 mi. (D) Andy Hager (526-2846).

Oct 15 (Sat): Sunapee Lower Village to Deer Hill Rd on Trail #3.  7.3 mi.  (M).  Susan Chiarella (763-4661). 

Oct 22 (Sat): Old Province Road, Goshen, to Sunapee Town Offices via Webb Forest and Red Water Creek Preserve (Tr#2). 7.3 mi. (M) Gerry Gold (526-2857).
Last Updated on Monday, 03 October 2011 12:08
 

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