Posts Tagged ‘Monadnock’

MacDowell Colony: A Haven For Animals, Artists

MacDowell Colony in Peterborough, an artists' colony founded in 1907 by composer Edward MacDowell and his wife, pianist Marian MacDowell (mostly though the efforts of the latter), is on 450 acres of woodland and field, within view of Mount Monadnock. “Three protected rivers flow through Peterborough and play host to more than 117 species of...

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Celebrating 75 Years with the First New Campground in 40.

The New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation is celebrating 75 years of providing NH residents and visitors with opportunities to explore and enjoy the state's great variety of outdoor attractions. The year-long party came to a head on Wednesday, August 18th, with the grand opening of the Gilson Pond Campground in Monadnock State Park. It is...

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