The Stamp Ceremony, etc.
This entry was posted on 5/21/2008 1:59 PM and is filed under Photo Trips.
The Monkman clan at the 13 Mile Woods Stamp Ceremony in Errol, NH.
This blog entry won't blow you away with stunning images, but it will give you a chance to see the Monkman family in action. On Friday, we were honored to be part of the first day of sale ceremony in Errol, NH, which celebrated the release of the new 72 cent 13 Mile Woods stamp featuring our photo of the Androscoggin River at dawn. It was quite the celebration with music provided by the Berlin High School Band, speeches by several post office and local dignitaries, and more than 250 locals in attendance. Talk about an ego boost!
On Lookout Ledge in Randolph, NH.
On Saturday, the four of us hiked up to Lookout Ledge in Randolph, NH and its great views of the Northern Presidentials in the White Mountains. This was a research trip for the revisions we are making to our guidebook, Discover the White Mountains. The kids did a great job making the 1000 foot climb, barely noticing the swarming black flies that descended upon us for most of the hike. That night, we opened our White Mountain photo exhibit in Gorham at the White Mountain Cafe (hence the t-shirts). The cafe was packed for most of the time during the three hour party, during which we reconnected with old friends and made lots of new ones while discussing the beauty of the Whites and enjoying the cafe's newly acquired beer and wine license! The exhibit looks pretty good if I do say so myself, so check it out next time you're in the area.
The loves of my life at Tama Falls.
On Sunday, we continued our hiking research with a 3 mile loop hike that visits four waterfalls on the lower slopes of Mount Madison and Mount Adams. If you get a chance to hike the Brookside Trail off of US 2 in Randolph sometime, I highly recommend it. It travels to some beautiful waterfalls and passes though some great old-growth hemlock forest.
Quinn crossing Memorial Bridge below Cold Brook Fall.
Quinn, who turns five next month is really starting to take an interest in being out on the trail. He's feeling much older now, having participated in his pres-school graduation recently. Life just keeps rolling on...
We're heading back up to the Whites this weekend for some camping and more hiking so stay tuned...
Until next time,
Jerry
