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Ocean Born Mary Legend Ocean Born Mary Legend is based in Londonderry, NH Ocean Born Mary was born at sea to James and Elizabeth Wilson on July 28, 1720. She was on a ship filled with immigrants that was intercepted by pirates. One of the pirates promised not to harm anyone if the Wilsons named their new baby girl after Read more...
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Legend of Owaissa (Aka The Owaissa, Owaissa Legend) The Legend of Owaissa is an Indian legend originating at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Owaissa (Indian name meaning “Bluebird”) became friends with some white settlers in the Hampton Beach area. This angered her father “Kenu” very much as there were mounting tensions between the white immigrants and the Native Indians. Owaissa’s father Read more...
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Legend of Passaconaway The Passaconaway Legend has many different variations. Some of the variations of the Legend of Passaconaway are below but there have been many stories and legends of Passaconway who was known to be not only a genius, but a giant who had many magical powers. Passaconaway, The Bashaba (Chief of Chiefs), was chief of the Pennacook Indian Read more...
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Legend of the Willey Family Tragedy Legend of the Willey Family Tragedy is based in Crawford Notch, NH. The Willey Family Legend was a tragic one. The Willey family was said to have been killed by a fast moving landslide on August 28, 1826 after one of the most violent rain storms to ever hit the White Mountain Region. The Read more...
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Witch of Hampton Legend Witch of Hampton Legend is a legend based in Hampton, NH. Eunice “Goody” Cole was said to be New Hampshire’s only convicted witch. Witch of Hampton (Goody Cole) was put on trial for being a witch and convicted in 1656. The mid 1600’s was an era when many witches were being accused of being a witch, Read more...
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NH State Map Below is a map of the state of New Hampshire. The map shows the different NH counties and some of the popular towns and cities in NH. The NH state map does not show any NH roads or highways. The map does show the bordering states of Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont as well as Canada to the Read more...
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Brand new tiny cabin, Perfect for a single person or up to 4 people! Small cabin right in the middle of North Conway,NH. Enjoy the conveniences of settlers green shopping and the village! 1 mile to Cranmore mountain. Walking distance to the village, mini golf, restaurants, golf and the park! Great for families or the single traveler! Pet friendly! Sleeps Read more...
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Lakes of the Clouds Hike Lakes of the Clouds hike can be a grueling hike for many. This difficult 4-1/2 mile (approximately) hike should be left to the experienced hiker. There have been some hikers who claim to have had little hiking experience making this hike but we have to urge anyone considering this hike to get some experience first Read more...
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Tuckerman’s Ravine Tuckerman’s Ravine on Mt. Washington is by far one of the most dramatic (and most dangerous) places on Mount Washington. The mid-summer photos of Tuckerman’s Ravine were taken at the end of July. As you can see there is still snow on this part of Mt. Washington. Read more...
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Seacoast Maritime Charters with trips from Portsmouth Harbor. Seacoast Maritime Charters is the area’s unique, boutique cruise provider offering private personalized boat trips for up to 49 passengers. Our brand-new vessel, the Shining Star, is now available for year-round service for any occasion: Weddings, birthday parties, memorial services Isles of Shoals cruises and island walking tours Seal and whale watching Read more...