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Stay Safe on the Ice

By On February 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment

A frozen lake offers great opportunity for winter recreation. Ice skating, cross country skiing, ice fishing and ice boating are all popular on lakes around the Mount Washington Valley. But despite the very cold temperatures lake ice may not always be thick enough to hold your weight. Even on an apparently solid frozen [...]

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Closing up Camp

By On September 27, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Closing camp in September reminds me of a favorite line from a long cherished book of childhood, Time of Wonder

It is time to reset the clock from the rise and fall of the tide, to the come and go of the school bus. Pack your bag and put in a few treasures – some [...]

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Conway Lake Boat Launch

By On August 31, 2010 · Leave a Comment

When it comes to getting out on the water in Conway Lake there is only one boat launch.  The current boat launch, located at the beach in Center Conway has served the needs of many boaters over the years and through such service has suffered the usual wear and tear.  Town officials, wary of extra [...]

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Conway Lake Loon Census 2010

By On August 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment

How are the loons on Conway Lake?  Each year a group of committed volunteers seeks to find the answer to that question.  The annual loon census is one snapshot of how the loons on the lake are faring.  This year, unfortunately doesn’t look much better than last.  Last year [...]

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A Day in the Life of a Loon

By On July 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment

I spent the better part of the morning today watching the loon family who nested on the island in front of my camp.  The two adults swam, always at a distance from each other while two little loons followed closely behind on of the adults.  The lake was quiet and from shore I could easily [...]

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Know the Real Signs of Drowning

By On July 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The article “Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning” struck many of us here so strongly we had to post a link.  Anyone who spends time on, in or near water should read this article.  Using a very clear example the author shows just how a drowning can happen so [...]

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Conway Lake Chicks Spotted

By On July 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment

There has been a confirmed sighting of the North (THORNE) nest hatching on July6  and again on July 7;  One chick & 2 parents in the water! The island is posted but people have been seen (and asked to leave) on the island near nests.  Please pass the word to anyone you can to observe [...]

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Fireworks on the 4th: Best kept ashore?

By On July 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Fireworks on the 4th of July are a longstanding and grand tradition.  But mix these lively entertaining explosives with a lake water and the result is less than celebratory.  Along with the paper trash left over from a spent rocket are the residues and traces of many different chemicals including metals and phosphorous.  Phosphorus can [...]

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Conway Lake Loon Nests Spotted

By On June 12, 2010 · 2 Comments

Harrison called this am and reported that both the South Cove and North (Thorne) Island nests are active, probably mid to late week; Yea!!!  Nancy and I, after delivering stream bottles to the Edgerton’s dock on Wed., did not see any activity at the Thorne area then.

Harrison and I plan to float signs sometime Monday [...]

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Conway Lake Loon Updates 2010

By On June 5, 2010 · 1 Comment

Loon monitoring on Conway Lake begins for the season

Hi all, Loons are crying as usual; I’m sure you’ve heard them; no sign yet of any nesting activity, but will continue to monitor.

Chris Conrad from LPC called a week ago and announced that Sarah Delong is the 2010 biologist for Conway and other lakes; [...]

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