Here is a good article in Yankee Magazine that I came across as we all start to wonder what the storm will do to the leaves.
New England Foliage in the Aftermath of Hurricane Irene
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Attractions Update Hurricane Irene
5:50pm UPDATE
Lost River Gorge We're excited to announce that Lost River Gorge will partially open at 9am on Tuesday August 31st with access to Cave of Odin, Devil's Kitchen, Center of the Earth and the new boardwalk extension. Many thanks to Martin Forestry Consulting out of New Hampton, NH, Dan Mitchell Builders out of Lyndonville, VT and Lost River staff for all of their hard work!! Debris from Hurricane Irene has been removed and the boardwalk is under repair.
Our goal is to be fully operational by the weekend.
4:00pm UPDATE
New Hampshire road closures update from the NH DOT. Click Here
Conway Scenic Railroad Update Four major areas of damage have been identified between Intervale and Hart's Location. Private contractors with equipment and manpower have been hired and put in place to systematically put the railroad back in operating order. Repairs have already begun. We expect to be able to operate the Bartlett Train in approximately 2 weeks and be fully operational by Railfans' Weekend. As always, we're moving forward!
12Noon UPDATE 8/30/11
There are many locations that are still closed in the White Mountain National Forest For a list of places closed in the White Mountain National Forest please clcik this link:http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/conditions/closures_08292011.pdf
To check on Road Conditions in the White Mountain National Forest click here.
To check on Campground conditions for the White Mountain National Forest please click here.
To check on Huts run by the Appalachian Mountain Club please click here.
For a list of roads closed in the state of New Hampshire please click here
Santas Village The park is up and running today. We will be open 9:30-5. It is a great day to splash down the Yule Log Flume, ride Rudy's Rapid Roller Coaster, take a spin on the SS Peppermint Twist and learn to fly at Loopin' Louie's Flying School. Enjoy a gingerbread cookie, fresh made fudge and a slice of pizza. IT'S CHRISTMAS TODAY!
Franconia Notch State Park Update:
Flume Gorge OPEN 9-5
Cannon Tramway: OPEN 9-5
Echo Lake Beach: OPEN 10-5
Lafayette Campground - All sites & services OPEN - call: 877-NHPARKS
...Cannon RV Park - OPEN call 877-NHPARKS
The Basin - CLOSED for path repairs.
All other FNSP trails and waysides: OPEN.
Recreation Path: Open
Loon Mountain
Good Morning and what a beautiful morning it is! We are OPEN for business today so come on by and enjoy the day. Please note, the main bridge is closed. Follow the sign at South Peak Resort in Lincoln to get to Loon Mountain. Thanks!
Hobo Railroad Unfortunately, the tracks are still not ready for trains. Please keep your fingers crossed and maybe they will be ready on Wednesday. :)
Attitash Ski Area Great news! Staff worked hard today to clean up after flooding and we'll re-open Alpine Slides, scenic chair, waterslides, Buddy Bear's Playpool, climbing wall, & Eurobungy Wednesday, August 31. Unfortunately, more work required to re-open downhill mountain bike trails and horseback trails remain under water, so will not be open Wednesday. The biggest hit is that it may be weeks before we can re-open the Mountain Coaster, but silver lining is that it was primarily only base area erosion.
Lost River Crew members and staff worked hard on Monday in the gorge to remove debris left from Hurricane Irene. Water levels still remain high in the gorge though. We are opening the the main building, gift shop and mining sluice tomorrow (Tuesday) at 9am. Our goal is to get part of the lower gorge open for Wednesday and be fully operational by the weekend. Please check back here for further details as they become available.
Mount Washington Auto Road After assessing the damages to the Auto Road we anticipate opening later this week. We will keep you updated as often as we can. Stay safe with any of your efforts to clean up.
Conway Scenic Railroad Conway Scenic Railroad is running, and all departures this week will be to Conway. Due to track damage that's been identified as a result of Irene, we don't expect to have the Bartlett and Notch trains in operation this week. We'll continue to post updates as we have them.
Bretton Woods and Mount Washington Resort Access to Mount Washington Resort and Bretton Woods is a little limited at the moment, but the Bretton Woods Adventure Center is open today, and we hope to have the two golf courses open tomorrow to try to bring a little fun back to the lives of those in the area.
5:00pm UPDATTE 8/29/11
I have been able to find out the following updates on the attractions:
Route 16 is open thru Pinkham Notch.
THE WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/
Hobo RR & Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train Hope to operate on Saturday
Mount Washington Auto Road Hopes to re-open late this week
Conway Scenic Railroad The 4th Iron Bridge (Route 302) is gone, but the trestle is fine. Our crew went over it going to and returning from Crawford Station this afternoon. Based on preliminary inspections, the tracks in Bartlett suffered the most damage from the storm. We'll have more details to report tomorrow, and possibly some pictures, too. Wishing all of our neighbors and friends a speedy recovery from Irene! The Conway Valley Train is running, and the 11:30 departure is boarding now. All departures this week will be to Conway: 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30, and 6:00. No dining car service today or tomorrow due to access issues with our restaurant partner, Attitash in Bartlett. Due to track damage that's been identified, we don't expect to have the Bartlett and Notch trains in operation this week. We'll continue to post updates as we have them. Thanks, Everyone, for your good wishes and support!
Loon Mountain . Due to the heavy storm with Hurricane Irene, Loon is closed Monday, Aug. 29. We plan to reopen tomorrow, August 30! KEEP IN MIND THAT THE ENTRANCE WILL MOST LIKELY BE THE COOPER MEMORIAL BRIDGE BEHIND SOUTH MOUNTAIN
Squam Lakes Science Center Good news! We had a few branches down but did not sustain any major damage. We will open today at noon so stop by for a visit! We will not have any lake cruises or Up Close to Animals presentations but the trails will be open at noon.
This is why the Kancamangus Highway is closed. This scene below is repeated numerous times all the way over to North Conway. Photo taken by Lorna Colquhoun
Franconia Notch State Park - UPDATE:
- Flume Gorge re-opens Monday @ Noon
- Lafayette Place opens Monday Afternoon. Full facilities open Tuesday.
- Paved Rec Path is open.
- Artists Bluff Trail and Pemi Trail are open.
...- Waysides are open.
- Cannon RV Park opens today, available for overnight tonight.
- Cannon Aerial Tramway reopens on Tuesday @ 9am
- The Basin & trails reopen on Tuesday.
- Echo Lake Beach reopens on Tuesday.
Camping Reservations: 877-NHPARKS Park Info: 603-823
Please click on this Link for more information regarding White Mountain Attractions:
http://www.visitwhitemountains.com/uploads/images/pdfs/HurricaneIrene_2011.pdf
Lost River Gorge We're excited to announce that Lost River Gorge will partially open at 9am on Tuesday August 31st with access to Cave of Odin, Devil's Kitchen, Center of the Earth and the new boardwalk extension. Many thanks to Martin Forestry Consulting out of New Hampton, NH, Dan Mitchell Builders out of Lyndonville, VT and Lost River staff for all of their hard work!! Debris from Hurricane Irene has been removed and the boardwalk is under repair.
Our goal is to be fully operational by the weekend.
4:00pm UPDATE
New Hampshire road closures update from the NH DOT. Click Here
Conway Scenic Railroad Update Four major areas of damage have been identified between Intervale and Hart's Location. Private contractors with equipment and manpower have been hired and put in place to systematically put the railroad back in operating order. Repairs have already begun. We expect to be able to operate the Bartlett Train in approximately 2 weeks and be fully operational by Railfans' Weekend. As always, we're moving forward!
12Noon UPDATE 8/30/11
There are many locations that are still closed in the White Mountain National Forest For a list of places closed in the White Mountain National Forest please clcik this link:http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/conditions/closures_08292011.pdf
To check on Road Conditions in the White Mountain National Forest click here.
To check on Campground conditions for the White Mountain National Forest please click here.
To check on Huts run by the Appalachian Mountain Club please click here.
For a list of roads closed in the state of New Hampshire please click here
Santas Village The park is up and running today. We will be open 9:30-5. It is a great day to splash down the Yule Log Flume, ride Rudy's Rapid Roller Coaster, take a spin on the SS Peppermint Twist and learn to fly at Loopin' Louie's Flying School. Enjoy a gingerbread cookie, fresh made fudge and a slice of pizza. IT'S CHRISTMAS TODAY!
Franconia Notch State Park Update:
Flume Gorge OPEN 9-5
Cannon Tramway: OPEN 9-5
Echo Lake Beach: OPEN 10-5
Lafayette Campground - All sites & services OPEN - call: 877-NHPARKS
...Cannon RV Park - OPEN call 877-NHPARKS
The Basin - CLOSED for path repairs.
All other FNSP trails and waysides: OPEN.
Recreation Path: Open
Loon Mountain
Good Morning and what a beautiful morning it is! We are OPEN for business today so come on by and enjoy the day. Please note, the main bridge is closed. Follow the sign at South Peak Resort in Lincoln to get to Loon Mountain. Thanks!
Hobo Railroad Unfortunately, the tracks are still not ready for trains. Please keep your fingers crossed and maybe they will be ready on Wednesday. :)
Attitash Ski Area Great news! Staff worked hard today to clean up after flooding and we'll re-open Alpine Slides, scenic chair, waterslides, Buddy Bear's Playpool, climbing wall, & Eurobungy Wednesday, August 31. Unfortunately, more work required to re-open downhill mountain bike trails and horseback trails remain under water, so will not be open Wednesday. The biggest hit is that it may be weeks before we can re-open the Mountain Coaster, but silver lining is that it was primarily only base area erosion.
Lost River Crew members and staff worked hard on Monday in the gorge to remove debris left from Hurricane Irene. Water levels still remain high in the gorge though. We are opening the the main building, gift shop and mining sluice tomorrow (Tuesday) at 9am. Our goal is to get part of the lower gorge open for Wednesday and be fully operational by the weekend. Please check back here for further details as they become available.
Mount Washington Auto Road After assessing the damages to the Auto Road we anticipate opening later this week. We will keep you updated as often as we can. Stay safe with any of your efforts to clean up.
Conway Scenic Railroad Conway Scenic Railroad is running, and all departures this week will be to Conway. Due to track damage that's been identified as a result of Irene, we don't expect to have the Bartlett and Notch trains in operation this week. We'll continue to post updates as we have them.
Bretton Woods and Mount Washington Resort Access to Mount Washington Resort and Bretton Woods is a little limited at the moment, but the Bretton Woods Adventure Center is open today, and we hope to have the two golf courses open tomorrow to try to bring a little fun back to the lives of those in the area.
5:00pm UPDATTE 8/29/11
I have been able to find out the following updates on the attractions:
Route 16 is open thru Pinkham Notch.
THE WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/
Hobo RR & Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train Hope to operate on Saturday
Mount Washington Auto Road Hopes to re-open late this week
Conway Scenic Railroad The 4th Iron Bridge (Route 302) is gone, but the trestle is fine. Our crew went over it going to and returning from Crawford Station this afternoon. Based on preliminary inspections, the tracks in Bartlett suffered the most damage from the storm. We'll have more details to report tomorrow, and possibly some pictures, too. Wishing all of our neighbors and friends a speedy recovery from Irene! The Conway Valley Train is running, and the 11:30 departure is boarding now. All departures this week will be to Conway: 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:30, and 6:00. No dining car service today or tomorrow due to access issues with our restaurant partner, Attitash in Bartlett. Due to track damage that's been identified, we don't expect to have the Bartlett and Notch trains in operation this week. We'll continue to post updates as we have them. Thanks, Everyone, for your good wishes and support!
Loon Mountain . Due to the heavy storm with Hurricane Irene, Loon is closed Monday, Aug. 29. We plan to reopen tomorrow, August 30! KEEP IN MIND THAT THE ENTRANCE WILL MOST LIKELY BE THE COOPER MEMORIAL BRIDGE BEHIND SOUTH MOUNTAIN
Squam Lakes Science Center Good news! We had a few branches down but did not sustain any major damage. We will open today at noon so stop by for a visit! We will not have any lake cruises or Up Close to Animals presentations but the trails will be open at noon.
This is why the Kancamangus Highway is closed. This scene below is repeated numerous times all the way over to North Conway. Photo taken by Lorna Colquhoun
Franconia Notch State Park - UPDATE:
- Flume Gorge re-opens Monday @ Noon
- Lafayette Place opens Monday Afternoon. Full facilities open Tuesday.
- Paved Rec Path is open.
- Artists Bluff Trail and Pemi Trail are open.
...- Waysides are open.
- Cannon RV Park opens today, available for overnight tonight.
- Cannon Aerial Tramway reopens on Tuesday @ 9am
- The Basin & trails reopen on Tuesday.
- Echo Lake Beach reopens on Tuesday.
Camping Reservations: 877-NHPARKS Park Info: 603-823
Please click on this Link for more information regarding White Mountain Attractions:
http://www.visitwhitemountains.com/uploads/images/pdfs/HurricaneIrene_2011.pdf
Sunday, August 28, 2011
HURRICANE IRENE UPDATE 8/28/11
Please click here for the latest on Hurricane Irene. I have posted information on Road Conditions, Hiking Trails, campgrounds, Attractions and the White Mountain National Forest, among other things.
The Lincoln, NH area was hit hard by flash flooding from Hurricane Irene. There are numerous road closing and detours set up.
The Kancamangus Highway is closed down possible for 3-4 weeks. Other road clouse information can be found here: http://www.nh.gov/readynh/documents/082811-1930-road-closures.pdf
Power Outage Map can be found here : http://www.nhec.com/oms.php
More information will be posted when I receive it. Here is a link to the Town of Lincoln Facebook page which has provided excellent updates tonight: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Town-of-Lincoln-NH/187457257976414
Saturday, August 27, 2011
FISH AND GAME: BE OUT OF THE WOODS AND OFF THE WATER BY SATURDAY EVENING
FISH AND GAME: BE OUT OF THE WOODS AND OFF THE WATER BY SATURDAY EVENING
CONCORD, N.H. -- The State of New Hampshire will experience a significant weather event this weekend, which will likely bring high winds – including the possibility of hurricane force winds – and heavy rains, which could cause flash flooding, particularly in small streams and rivers. Due to the severity of this storm, N.H. Fish and Game Department Executive Director Glenn Normandeau is urging all outdoor enthusiasts to be out of the woods, off the water and headed for home by Saturday evening.
"It is unlikely that search and rescue operations will be feasible during the height of the storm. For that reason, we are urging the public – whether you're hiking, camping, fishing or boating anywhere in the state – to complete your outdoor recreation and get home by Saturday night. For your safety and the safety of rescue personnel, get out of the woods and off the water by Saturday evening,” Normandeau said.
Campgrounds and day use areas in all New Hampshire State Parks, Forests and Trails, will be closed from 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, through Monday, August 29. Parks plan to reopen on Tuesday morning. The reopening of the parks will be subject to any damage and debris removal needed in the aftermath of the storm.
The National Forest Services has also informed the State that all trails and campgrounds in the White Mountain National Forest will be closed. Appalachian Mountain Club huts will also be closed. Trailheads will be posted and parking lots gated. Those in the hiking community are urged to spread the word to fellow hikers and backcountry campers.
Anticipated heavy rains can cause flash flooding that can turn tiny mountain brooks into raging, impassable torrents without notice. Statewide, all waterbodies are expected to rise, and flows to become too swift and strong to navigate safely. Boaters are advised to stay off waterbodies statewide on Sunday and stay off until conditions improve.
For updated New Hampshire hurricane-related information and safety tips, visit http://www.nh.gov/readynh.
CONCORD, N.H. -- The State of New Hampshire will experience a significant weather event this weekend, which will likely bring high winds – including the possibility of hurricane force winds – and heavy rains, which could cause flash flooding, particularly in small streams and rivers. Due to the severity of this storm, N.H. Fish and Game Department Executive Director Glenn Normandeau is urging all outdoor enthusiasts to be out of the woods, off the water and headed for home by Saturday evening.
"It is unlikely that search and rescue operations will be feasible during the height of the storm. For that reason, we are urging the public – whether you're hiking, camping, fishing or boating anywhere in the state – to complete your outdoor recreation and get home by Saturday night. For your safety and the safety of rescue personnel, get out of the woods and off the water by Saturday evening,” Normandeau said.
Campgrounds and day use areas in all New Hampshire State Parks, Forests and Trails, will be closed from 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, through Monday, August 29. Parks plan to reopen on Tuesday morning. The reopening of the parks will be subject to any damage and debris removal needed in the aftermath of the storm.
The National Forest Services has also informed the State that all trails and campgrounds in the White Mountain National Forest will be closed. Appalachian Mountain Club huts will also be closed. Trailheads will be posted and parking lots gated. Those in the hiking community are urged to spread the word to fellow hikers and backcountry campers.
Anticipated heavy rains can cause flash flooding that can turn tiny mountain brooks into raging, impassable torrents without notice. Statewide, all waterbodies are expected to rise, and flows to become too swift and strong to navigate safely. Boaters are advised to stay off waterbodies statewide on Sunday and stay off until conditions improve.
For updated New Hampshire hurricane-related information and safety tips, visit http://www.nh.gov/readynh.
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