Category: New Hampshire

Eclipse Day in Derry and Raymond, New Hampshire April 8, 2024

New England, New Hampshire, North America, United States

A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of the United States and Canada on April 8, 2024. In Derry and Raymond it was at 98% coverage. Not total but significantly more than the eclipse we were able to observe in 2017 which was at 62%. The most amazing thing was how light it still was with only 2% of the sun visible. One percent of the sun is brighter than 10,000 x the brightness of the full moon!!

Alex and I watched the eclipse from our house in Raymond

Rita was able to watch from work in Derry

They were able to take a picture using a special camera

Restaurant Review – Mary Ann’s Diner (Salem, New Hampshire)

New England, New Hampshire, North America, Restaurants, Reviews, United States

Mary Ann’s Diner in Salem is the sister restaurant to the one in Derry, New Hampshire that was previously reviewed here. The diner is 1950s themed and offers breakfast all day as well as lunch and dinner.

50s themed décor is quite striking

Huge piece of fish

7 out of 10

Cheesy bacon tots excellent

9 out of 10

Alex enjoyed his sandwich

8 out of 10

Overall experience 8 out of 10

Legacy Lane Farm – Stratham, New Hampshire

Farms/Zoos/Aquariums, New England, New Hampshire, North America, United States

Legacy Lane Farm in Stratham is a family friendly farm providing educational birthday parties and other children’s events. They feature baby goat feeding and also have pigs that can be interacted with. Alex and his frien Evan spent a day with the cute baby goats. They both recommend the experience.

A small gift shop offers goat soap, lotion and soy candles. Raw goat milk and farm fresh eggs are also available.

Baby pig

Wildlife Sighting – Eastern Gray Squirrel (Raymond, New Hampshire)

New England, New Hampshire, North America, Raymond, United States, Wildlife

The Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is a tree dwelling squirrel native to the eastern part of the United States and Canada. It is very important in forest regeneration due to its habit of scattering and hoarding of seeds. It is common in parts of Europe and is considered an invasive species there. Alex took these pictures as the marauding culprits scattered and ate birdseed on our deck overlooking the river.

Wildlife Sighting – Eastern Chipmunk (Raymond, New Hampshire)

New England, New Hampshire, North America, Raymond, United States, Wildlife

The eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) lives in deciduous wooded areas and urban parks throughout the eastern United States and southern Canada. It prefers areas with rocky outcrops as it is mostly a ground dwelling animal. Alex took these pictures from our living room looking out on the deck as it was eating birdseed that had been scattered by marauding Gray Squirrels.