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Evans Notch, Pequawket Trail (RT 113) Scenic Byway

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Evans Notch Scenic Byway, RT 113

Maine Scenic Byways. Copyright © Eric Holsinger. Image used with permission.

Evans Notch is a mountainous area in Western Maine between Fryeburg and Gilead. The north side of the notch flows into the Androscoggin River drainage and the south side flows into the Saco River drainage. All around it is mountains and forests.

The Pequawket Trail Scenic Byway follows RT 113 north from Fryeburg and weaves in and out of Maine and New Hampshire as it passes through the White Mountain National Forest and the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness.

The area around Fryeburg is agricultural; corn fields and farms. The Saco River flows wide and slow in this area. The road winds in and out farms and forest and slowly climbs toward the notch.

The area near the notch opens up with scenic vistas overlooking the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The cliffs above the notch provide nesting for a recovering population of Peregrine Falcons.

North of the notch, the road follows the Cold River as it descends toward Gilead and the Androscoggin River.

In the winter, a section of this road is impassible. There are gates for closing the road, but you’ll probably just find the plow trucks have blocked any passage with hard packed snow.

Evans Notch Scenic Byway at EveryTrail

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Image used with permission, Copyright Eric Holsinger.

Introduction to Fly Fishing Classes Offered – Manchester/Nashua Area

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The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Let’s Go Fishing Program, in partnership with Trout Unlimited, is offering several “Introduction to Fly Fishing” classes that are open to the public. Classes are free unless otherwise noted. Classes are open to anyone, however those 16 and under are encouraged to be accompanied by an adult. Be sure to register early to reserve your space; class size is limited. Each course includes one of the following indoor sessions, as well as a combined field day in Manchester.

* Nashua Public Library:
March 1, 10, 15 and 22, 2010
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Register at the Nashua Public Library website – www.nashua.lib.nh.us

* Amoskeag Fishways, Manchester, N.H.:
March 22, 29 and April 5, 12, 2010
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Register at the Fishways website – www.amoskeagfishways.org

* Manchester City Library:
April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2010
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Register at the Manchester Public Library website – www.manchesterlibrary.org

* Pelham Fish and Game Club, Pelham, N.H.:
Saturday, April 10, 2010
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
To register, e-mail Gerry Crow at gerrycrow@charter.net

All the fly fishing classes include an indoor session where students learn about basics of equipment, fly casting, stream ecology, knot tying, and safety; plus a field day where students head out to a local pond and put their newly learned skills to the test! The field day (casting day) for all of the classes listed above will be:

Combined Field Day:
Saturday, May 1, 2010
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Lake Massabesic in Manchester

New Hampshire Fish and Game’s “Let’s Go Fishing” program has taught thousands of children and adults to be safe, ethical and successful anglers. Find out more at www.fishnh.com/Fishing/lets_go_fishing_class_schedule.htm. The program is federally funded through the Sport Fish Restoration Program.

Visit the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department online at www.fishnh.com.

Discover WILD New Hampshire Day 2010

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Bring the family to Discover WILD New Hampshire Day on Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department at 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, N.H. Admission is free. See live animals, big fish, retriever dogs, trained falcons, and “The Battling Bull Moose of Fowlertown.” Exhibits by dozens of environmental, conservation and outdoor organizations from around New Hampshire. Hands-on activities for all ages, from wildlife crafts to archery and casting. Get a close-up look at hybrid vehicles and discover other energy-saving, environmentally friendly ideas. Co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, with support from the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire. Visit www.WildNH.com.

Top 5 Favorite Things About New Hampshire’s Lakes Region

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Top 5 Favorite Things After living in a place for a long time you get to know the personality of the area. In our case, New Hampshire’s Lakes Region certainly has a lot to offer. As an adult I appreciate it more than I ever did when I was a kid. Between the unforgettable summers on the lakes, the striking majesty of fall and the non-stop fun of winter skiing, I’d say there are a few things to do around these parts.

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New Paddling Blog Launched By Northern Forest Canoe Trail

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Waitsfield, VT (PRWEB) May 1, 2009 — A new paddling blog by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Inc. is sharing news, events and insights along its 740-mile blueway. The “Voices From The Trail” blog can be found at www.nfct.wordpress.com.

Northern Forest Canoe Trail "Voices From The Trail" blog homepage.
Northern Forest Canoe Trail “Voices From The Trail” blog homepage.

“We are excited to reach a broader audience with a paddling blog that aims to inform and connect people who have an interest in canoeing or kayaking the major watersheds of the northeast,” said NFCT Executive Director Kate Williams. “We hope the blog will be an online gathering place for paddlers and nature lovers who enjoy sharing their adventures.”

The “Voices From The Trail” blog will keep visitors up to date on NFCT events, waterway projects and volunteer opportunities through text, pictures and video. Visitors can leave comments about their own experiences on the NFCT or ask for suggestions about specific trail sections. The blog will also share stories from NFCT staff and the organization’s partners along the trail.

The NFCT stretches from the Fulton Chain of Lakes in northern New York, across northern Vermont and into southern Quebec, Canada; to northern New Hampshire and the St. John River in northern Maine. Waterways include the Saranac River, Lake Champlain, Missisquoi River, Connecticut River, Androscoggin River, Rangeley Lake, Moosehead Lake and the Allagash River.

The trail opened to the public in 2006 and follows the traditional American Indian travel routes of the region through 45 towns and villages. It is the longest inland water trail in the northeast, and an American Canoe Association Recommended Water Trail.

To learn more about the Northern Forest Canoe Trail visit http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org or call 802-496-2285.

About the Northern Forest Canoe Trail: The Northern Forest Canoe Trail links the watersheds of northern New York, Vermont, Québec, New Hampshire and Maine, and is a unique thread tying together the Northern Forest Region. The 740-mile water trail traces historic Native American travel routes through the rivers of this region, and is a living reminder our history, where rivers are both highways and routes of communication. Flowing with the stories of Native Americans, European settlers, and the development of mill towns and the timber industry, the Trail’s rich heritage serves as a basis for widely accessible, environmentally-friendly tourism in many of the small communities along the route.