Ponemah Bog – Amherst, New Hampshire

Ponemah Bog is a Kettle Hole Bog with a small pond at its center. A 0.8-mile boardwalk loop leads through the bog, providing a nice walk in all seasons. The boardwalk features three observation decks over the pond. There is a small parking area with ample signage explaining the bog and the flora within it, walk past this kiosk and begin your walk on the left fork of graded Bog Trail (you will return on the right fork). After 0.1 miles, bear right to stay on the trail as Bypass Trail diverges left. You will quickly come upon an observation deck, from which you can look into the bog. Just past the tower, Bypass Trail rejoins from the left. You will then arrive at the edge of the bog, where you will step out onto the boardwalk. Here, close to the forest, the bushes and plants in the bog grow taller than those in the middle. There are many blueberry bushes along the boardwalk. As you move into the bog, you will start to see some pitcher plants beside the boardwalk. As the boardwalk continues out, the plants get smaller, until finally, you emerge in the open bog. Here, you will see the pond in the center of the bog. In addition to the pitcher plants keep your eyes open for sundews along the trail.

Alex about to start his trek

Information kiosk is in depth

Information pamphlet also available

White Lake State Park – Tamworth, New Hampshire

It’s 2021 and Alex is finally double vaccinated and after a year and a half of being locked up and home schooled summer is here and it’s time to go camping.

White Lake State Park in Tamworth is a prime family vacation destination. The lake provides fun recreational activities like swimming, boating and fishing. The park is a 900 acre area surrounding the 125 acre White Lake. There are short hiking trails and non-motorized boat rentals available. Alex enjoyed his time with our family friends. It is great to get back to some outdoor activities with the virus making its way to being under control.

Pisgah State Park – Winchester, New Hampshire

Pisgah State Park is a 13,300-acre public recreation area located in the Cheshire County towns of Winchester, Chesterfield and Hinsdale. It is the largest state park in New Hampshire and contains a complete watershed north of the Ashuelot River, seven ponds, four highland ridges, numerous wetlands, and a 20-acre parcel of old growth forest.

Multi-use trails interlace the park

On several of the trails are historic sites