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Quotes: Mount Sunapee

“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.

 

Mount Sunapee Appreciation Weekend (2005)

Fri. & Sat. June 3 & 4, 2005
Join us to celebrate Mount Sunapee State Park and National Trails Day!

Free camping Friday & Saturday nights, compliments of NH State Parks.
Please join us for one or both nights! (Reservations call 603-863-0045)

SATURDAY, JUNE 4th EVENTS:
9:00 - 2:30 Trail Work with Cardigan Highlanders on the Newbury Trail. (Requires gloves/equipment. For more information please call ahead 603-632-5640)

9:15 - 11:15 Trail Design Workshop- a relaxed woodlands walk with NH Trail Bureau's Bob Spoerl learning how to think about locating and building a new hiking trail.

11:30 - 2:00 Old Growth Hike and Conversation led by naturalists and trail design experts. Learn about the history of the East Bowl old growth and discuss ideas to both preserve the forest and increase accessibility to this wonderful and rare resource. Bring a lunch and water. No dogs, please.

2:00 - 3:30 Hike to the White Cliffs From the end of the Old Growth hike, take a longer hike led by SRK Greenway to the white cliffs overlooking Lake Solitude. Return to the campground on Newbury and Rim Trails. All segments of the hike are strenuous.

3:00 - 6:00 Barbeque and Social Time at the Campground. Bring your family and friends to celebrate Mount Sunapee State Park. Food provided, suggested donation $5/person. Meat and vegetarian options available.

4:00 - 5:00 Presentations and Conversations
- Allison McLean, Director of NH State Parks
- History of Mount Sunapee with special guests
- Future of Mount Sunapee State Park by Tom Elliott
- Other appreciations and conversations

After Dark- Stargazing Demonstration w/Reverend Bob Merrill. Bring your telescope!

All events held at the campground in Mount Sunapee State Park, Newbury, NH. Enter the park from the traffic circle and look for signs on your left. For more information or directions, please call or write 603-863-0045 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hosted by:
NH Division of Parks & Recreation
Friends of Mount Sunapee
Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway
Society for the Protection of NH Forests
Cardigan Highlanders

Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 May 2008 10:15 )
 
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