INTRODUCTION:
“There's always something to occupy
the inquiring mind.”
~ Margaret Atwood
The
above quote seemed appropriate since in mid-May 2020, my “inquiring mind” was
curious as to what could be discovered when bushwhacking along a segment of the
Haystack Brook drainage that runs on the WEST side of a little mountain with a bare-rock summit that is often referred to as ‘The Nubble’ (located near the
village of Twin Mountain, NH). So, what
I found on this little adventure was a series of small, but picturesque
cascades (see photos below).
I am
also curious to discover what there is to see along the segment of the Haystack
Brook drainage that runs on the EAST side of the The Nubble. But that will have to be the subject of some
future adventure since my time was too limited to include it this time around.
This trek
was done as a 3-mile loop which is highlighted in lavender on the map shown
below.
PHOTOS:
~ THE END ~
4 comments:
I loved the flower photos! Our cacti have just started to bloom around here. Not too many other flowers yet.
The picture of the moose was indeed gruesome. It looks like a young Moose, or a small female. Wonder how it died?
Of course, I always like the pictures of the cascading streams in your area. It's been very dry here this spring, so I'm envious of all the water in New Hampshire!
Another fine hike, John. I'll look forward to the post on your adventure to the East side of The Nubble!
Hi Rita,
Great to learn that your cacti have started to bloom! Hopefully your wildflowers will also begin to blossom soon.
Regarding the cause of death for the moose, I suppose it’s anyone’s guess at this point. Among the possibilities might be collision with a motor vehicle. I spotted the moose’s body at a point that was within a tenth of a mile or so from a highway. And so, I supposed that it could have been hit, seriously injured, and then died in the woods.
John
Of course I would hope that the occupants of the vehicle are okay, but just the same it's sad to think that this young moose may have been struck by a car or truck.
Also, I forgot to comment the first time on your opening quote. I have heard Margaret Atwood give interviews about her books—she is very intelligent and well-spoken. I'm a fan of hers. You can tell that she has an inquiring mind!
Rita, thanks for your follow-up remarks about the moose and Margaret Atwood. And yes, I would agree that is apparent that she has an inquiring mind!
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