Leaf Peeping 2013

SteveA · 10-05-2013, 06:32 AM

Took the trip Up North yestersay. The colors were great along the Kancomagus and up through North Conway and across to Mt. Washington.

The sun came out late in the day and I caught it just when we got to the Mt. Washington Hotel.

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Chaselady · 10-05-2013, 06:34 AM

That is truly beautiful!

BroadHopper · 10-05-2013, 07:57 AM

I'm going to do the barrel tasting this weekend. The leaves should be good around the Lakes Region for this spectacular event!

http://hermitwoods.com/events/barrel-tasting/

RLW · 10-05-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

Took the trip Up North yestersay. The colors were great along the Kancomagus and up through North Conway and across to Mt. Washington.

The sun came out late in the day and I caught it just when we got to the Mt. Washington Hotel.

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Great photo. It looks like one of Mcdudes post cards.

fpartri497 · 10-05-2013, 05:16 PM

wednsday we crossed the kangamangus twice once in each direction hundreds of out of staters leaf peeping and nothing open cause of .the Idiots In washington D.C. I read the state of NH will lose 1--Billion dollars. not even the toilets where open.

SteveA · 10-05-2013, 05:40 PM

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wednsday we crossed the kangamangus twice once in each direction hundreds of out of staters leaf peeping and nothing open cause of .the Idiots In washington D.C. I read the state of NH will lose 1--Billion dollars. not even the toilets where open

We crossed it also, the only issue we saw was the bathrooms locked at the swift river stop. They did have a sign up explaining that it was due to the funding cuts by the Republicans. (but that was the only stop we tried to use the restrooms.) Lot's of people in all of the parking (pull off areas)

bclaker · 10-06-2013, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

We crossed it also, the only issue we saw was the bathrooms locked at the swift river stop. They did have a sign up explaining that it was due to the funding cuts by the Republicans. (but that was the only stop we tried to use the restrooms.) Lot's of people in all of the parking (pull off areas)

We'll probably be paying them overtime to clean up out back of the bathrooms, after we get our government back!!!

jacka82942 · 10-06-2013, 05:54 AM

from windows on conway scenic railway trip last sunday.great 5 hour ride

fpartri497 · 10-07-2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

We crossed it also, the only issue we saw was the bathrooms locked at the swift river stop. They did have a sign up explaining that it was due to the funding cuts by the Republicans. (but that was the only stop we tried to use the restrooms.) Lot's of people in all of the parking (pull off areas)

every single bathroom was boarded shut with a two by four across the door. I know I stopped at every one of them.

BroadHopper · 10-07-2013, 10:28 AM

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every single bathroom was boarded shut with a two by four across the door. I know I stopped at every one of them.

I guess they can't handle any more s**t! LOL!

fpartri497 · 10-07-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jacka82942

from windows on conway scenic railway trip last sunday.great 5 hour ride

I love that train ride. I have done It many times

webmaster · 10-08-2013, 08:25 AM

Bigstan · 10-08-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

We crossed it also, the only issue we saw was the bathrooms locked at the swift river stop. They did have a sign up explaining that it was due to the funding cuts by the Republicans. (but that was the only stop we tried to use the restrooms.) Lot's of people in all of the parking (pull off areas)

Did it really call out Republicans specifically?

SteveA · 10-08-2013, 04:20 PM

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Did it really call out Republicans specifically?

No.. that was my editorial comment.

DickR · 10-08-2013, 05:32 PM

With all the wilderness area woods surrounding stops on the Kanc, is the lack of open rest rooms really a problem? What do you think hikers of either gender do when off up some mountain, miles from any road, do when the need arises? This isn't a problem.

SteveA · 10-08-2013, 07:12 PM

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With all the wilderness area woods surrounding stops on the Kanc, is the lack of open rest rooms really a problem? What do you think hikers of either gender do when off up some mountain, miles from any road, do when the need arises? This isn't a problem.

That is exactly how the problem was solved..

Sal · 10-09-2013, 08:50 AM

From the Kank, Tuesday, 10/8/13.

NHKathy · 10-10-2013, 12:12 PM

How's the foliage around the Lake??

gtxrider · 10-10-2013, 12:48 PM

We have the Weather Channel on at work and when I looked up it said Leaf Peeping at the Lakes Region. They even showed a picture of the Mount on the lake. Makes me want to be there.

Newbiesaukee · 10-10-2013, 02:03 PM

I've been driving guests around the Lake for the past few days. I think it is peak give or take a few days with the usual location/species variation. Totally unscientific but does not seem a great year. It is always beautiful and the weather has been fantastic. Tomorrow Kanc, 302, Franconia. I suspect some is post peak.

Orion · 10-10-2013, 02:26 PM

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I've been driving guests around the Lake for the past few days. I think it is peak give or take a few days with the usual location/species variation. Totally unscientific but does not seem a great year. It is always beautiful and the weather has been fantastic. Tomorrow Kanc, 302, Franconia. I suspect some is post peak.

I concur that this seems to be the least impressive foliage around the lake in the last 12 years. I guess we're paying for the mild Fall. I did hear it was good north of the Lake and around the Notch.

Ridgefarmer63 · 10-10-2013, 02:42 PM

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How's the foliage around the Lake??

We're on New Durham Ridge and I think the leaves are starting to look real nice. The ride into A-bay looks good. Small disclaimer: My idea of good is with a certain amount of green still mixed in.

Merrymeeting · 10-11-2013, 12:50 PM

Spotted a WBZ / Channel 4 van on Rt 16 North this morning. I figure they were heading to the Mt. Washington Valley for the annual, Columbus Day weekend, Friday evening, foliage report to the flatlanders.

I agree with other posters. The colors seem very muted so far this year, with a lot of green still in evidence.

Bear Island South · 10-12-2013, 07:06 AM

We drove to Mt Washington yesterday, colors were OK but I would say past peak. The best part was of the drive was the valley from Conway to the base of the Auto Road.
It was our first time up the mountain, that is a must do for anyone who doesn't mind driving steep narrow roads. We picked a great day, clear and calm on the summit.

glennsteely · 10-12-2013, 08:26 AM

We will be there, end of next week....no doubt it will be past peak, but still beautiful none the less!!

Tired of Waiting · 10-13-2013, 10:36 AM

Taken last week looking down the no wake zone from Berry bay to Levit bay on the ossipee lakes.

I know, need a better focus.

ToW

tc_mike · 10-13-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tired of Waiting

Taken last week looking down the no wake zone from Berry bay to Levit bay on the ossipee lakes.

I know, need a better focus.

ToW

This is awesome! What do you mean by you need a better focus?

SteveA · 10-14-2013, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Tired of Waiting

Taken last week looking down the no wake zone from Berry bay to Levit bay on the ossipee lakes.

I know, need a better focus.

ToW

No you don't! Great picture!

Lakesrider · 10-14-2013, 05:52 AM

Ditto. Great pic.

Tired of Waiting · 10-14-2013, 03:28 PM

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No you don't! Great picture!

TC_Mike and SteveA

It might only be my eyes but the trees on the right seem to be a bit out of focus.

I hope it's just me.

Thanks for the compliments though.

ToW

SteveA · 10-16-2013, 05:51 AM

Sometimes the mist can really help make for a pretty scene. To me, the colors have been a little dull this year. Someone told me that you need a hard frost to get the best colors.

Only a few spots have had splashes of bright colors.

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Tired of Waiting · 10-18-2013, 09:56 AM

For all my Forum Friends up on the big lake. If you are missing the colors cause the peak has gone. Here is a shot I took yesterday at the lake up from my house in Mass. To give you one last look at this years colors.

ToW

glennsteely · 10-23-2013, 12:34 AM

Just got back to Jersey from NH this afternoon.....we knew we were up past peak, but there were a few areas that still had some color, some good color too!! Coming south today, on our way home we noticed that Mass and Ct and NY still had some nice color too.....then we got to Jersey and BAM!! Brown and Green....thats it!

Well, it was a nice trip! Beautiful, to say the least! I am missing it already! Back to the grind....

10-05-2013, 06:32 AM	#1
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Leaf Peeping 2013 Took the trip Up North yestersay. The colors were great along the Kancomagus and up through North Conway and across to Mt. Washington. The sun came out late in the day and I caught it just when we got to the Mt. Washington Hotel. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown Last edited by SteveA; 10-07-2013 at 12:41 PM. Reason: Remove Photograph

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BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,572 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Barrel Tasting this weekend. I'm going to do the barrel tasting this weekend. The leaves should be good around the Lakes Region for this spectacular event! http://hermitwoods.com/events/barrel-tasting/ __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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fpartri497 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Concord NH Posts: 681 Thanks: 97 Thanked 48 Times in 39 Posts	foliage wednsday we crossed the kangamangus twice once in each direction hundreds of out of staters leaf peeping and nothing open cause of .the Idiots In washington D.C. I read the state of NH will lose 1--Billion dollars. not even the toilets where open. __________________ dont worry be happy

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jacka82942 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 67 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	got same photo from windows on conway scenic railway trip last sunday.great 5 hour ride

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DickR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 751 Thanks: 4 Thanked 259 Times in 171 Posts	With all the wilderness area woods surrounding stops on the Kanc, is the lack of open rest rooms really a problem? What do you think hikers of either gender do when off up some mountain, miles from any road, do when the need arises? This isn't a problem.

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Sal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 311 Thanks: 103 Thanked 169 Times in 53 Posts	The message . . . From the Kank, Tuesday, 10/8/13. Attached Images

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NHKathy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moultonborough when I can / RI Posts: 699 Thanks: 180 Thanked 38 Times in 22 Posts	How's the foliage around the Lake??

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gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Leaf peeping We have the Weather Channel on at work and when I looked up it said Leaf Peeping at the Lakes Region. They even showed a picture of the Mount on the lake. Makes me want to be there.

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Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,353 Thanks: 947 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	I've been driving guests around the Lake for the past few days. I think it is peak give or take a few days with the usual location/species variation. Totally unscientific but does not seem a great year. It is always beautiful and the weather has been fantastic. Tomorrow Kanc, 302, Franconia. I suspect some is post peak. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

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Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Spotted a WBZ / Channel 4 van on Rt 16 North this morning. I figure they were heading to the Mt. Washington Valley for the annual, Columbus Day weekend, Friday evening, foliage report to the flatlanders. I agree with other posters. The colors seem very muted so far this year, with a lot of green still in evidence.

10-12-2013, 07:06 AM	#24
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	We drove to Mt Washington yesterday, colors were OK but I would say past peak. The best part was of the drive was the valley from Conway to the base of the Auto Road. It was our first time up the mountain, that is a must do for anyone who doesn't mind driving steep narrow roads. We picked a great day, clear and calm on the summit. Attached Images

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glennsteely Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mantua, N.J. Posts: 472 Thanks: 90 Thanked 111 Times in 38 Posts	Awesome!! We will be there, end of next week....no doubt it will be past peak, but still beautiful none the less!! __________________ You have to go out on a limb sometimes, cause that is where the fruit is. You can't get to the fruit from that nice safe spot, clinging to the trunk of the tree......

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Tired of Waiting Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 519 Thanks: 111 Thanked 259 Times in 107 Posts	For the Leaf peepers Taken last week looking down the no wake zone from Berry bay to Levit bay on the ossipee lakes. I know, need a better focus. ToW

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Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Ditto. Great pic.

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SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Lily Pond in the Mist Sometimes the mist can really help make for a pretty scene. To me, the colors have been a little dull this year. Someone told me that you need a hard frost to get the best colors. Only a few spots have had splashes of bright colors. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

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Tired of Waiting Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 519 Thanks: 111 Thanked 259 Times in 107 Posts	Foliage on a lake For all my Forum Friends up on the big lake. If you are missing the colors cause the peak has gone. Here is a shot I took yesterday at the lake up from my house in Mass. To give you one last look at this years colors. ToW

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10-23-2013, 12:34 AM	#33
glennsteely Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mantua, N.J. Posts: 472 Thanks: 90 Thanked 111 Times in 38 Posts	Back home.... Just got back to Jersey from NH this afternoon.....we knew we were up past peak, but there were a few areas that still had some color, some good color too!! Coming south today, on our way home we noticed that Mass and Ct and NY still had some nice color too.....then we got to Jersey and BAM!! Brown and Green....thats it! Well, it was a nice trip! Beautiful, to say the least! I am missing it already! Back to the grind.... __________________ You have to go out on a limb sometimes, cause that is where the fruit is. You can't get to the fruit from that nice safe spot, clinging to the trunk of the tree......

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