Winslow State Park
(Approx. 3.0 miles)
Winslow State Park, is located on the northwest slope of Mt. Kearsarge in Wilmot, New Hampshire. The picnic area is on an 1,820-foot plateau with outstanding views of the White Mountains to the north and the taller of the southern and central Vermont peaks. Mt.
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Discover How to Find Your Way!
(Approx. 3.1 miles)
Discover how our ancestors learned to find their way Discover how our ancestors learned to find their way using what nature provides. Learn how to use the sun, moon, stars, and magnetism (compass). For ages 11 & older.
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Waterloo Covered Bridge
(Approx. 4.1 miles)
The structure was completely rebuilt in 1857 by Dutton Woods of Contoocook. It was rebuilt a second time in 1970, at a cost of $16,300 under the state Town Bridge Aid Program. Finally, the bridge was rehabilitated by the state in 1987 at a cost of $3,000.
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Bement Covered Bridge
(Approx. 7.3 miles)
This is the third bridge at this location. Tradition has it that Colonel Stephen H. Long, a Hopkinton native and a member of the U.S. Army Topographical Engineers, built the bridge entirely of hemlock. No evidence was found however to support or dispute the claim.
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Daniel Webster Birthplace State Historic Site
(Approx. 7.9 miles)
The Daniel Webster Birthplace is associated with the birth and early childhood years of Daniel Webster, one of our country's most respected orators and statesmen.
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Painted Blessings Ranch Horse Camps
(Approx. 8.7 miles)
Offering day camps for children ages 5-16 Horse camp at Painted Blessings Ranch is designed to teach basic to advanced horsemanship, allowing each camper to advance independently as well as a group.
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Henniker Covered Bridge
(Approx. 9.7 miles)
The Henniker bridge was built by Milton Graton and his son Arnold in 1972 using traditional methods. For example, the framed trusses were pulled across the river by a team of oxen.
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Cilleyville Covered Bridge
(Approx. 10.2 miles)
The structure was built by a local carpenter by the name of Print Atwood. He was assisted by Al Emerson and Charles Wilson. Local folklore suggests that during construction, Emerson and Wilson became upset and cut some of the timbers short, causing the bridge to tilt.
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