A warm summer afternoon in Harrisville New Hampshire
A warm summer afternoon in Harrisville New Hampshire Read More »
Stan Amster Photography – Scenic and Commercial Photography in Northern New England.
Billings Farm was established in 1871 by Frederick Billings, a native Vermonter known for his work as a lawyer, railroad builder, and pioneer in scientific farm management and reforestation. Billings set out to make his 270-acre farm a model dairy operation for farmers in the region, founded on the principles of efficiency, sustainability, and responsible land use.
More information about the Billings Farm: Billings Farm and Museum
A warm summer afternoon at the Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock Vermont Read More »
I happened to be in Burlington one evening after a passing storm. When I saw how this was starting to play out, I thought I would stick around. It was worth it.
Sunset from the Burlington Waterfront in Burlington Vermont. Read More »
On one of my trips to Acadia National Park in Maine, I had to take some sunset pictures. Sunrise and Sunset pictures are always a requirement. Sleep on the other hand, is hard to come by.
Sunset from Cadillac Mountain in Maine. Read More »
Seyon Lodge State Park is a state park near Groton, Vermont in the United States. It is one of seven state parks located in Groton State Forest. The focus of Seyon Lodge State Park is the 39-acre Noyes Pond. Activities includes bicycling, fly fishing, hiking, picnicking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
A quiet and peaceful day at the Seyon Lodge State Park in Groton Vermont Read More »
Wright’s Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Newport, New Hampshire. Originally built in 1906 to carry the Boston and Maine Railroad across the Sugar River, it now carries the multi-use Sugar River Trail. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Wright’s Bridge is located in a rural setting in western Newport, spanning the Sugar River about 1,200 feet (370 m) west of the trail’s intersection with Chandler Mill Road. The bridge is a single-span Town double-lattice truss structure which has been reinforced by laminated arches. The bridge spans 122 feet (37 m), with 6 feet (1.8 m) of overhang at each end, and rests on granite abutments. Its exterior is finished with vertical board siding extending to about 2 feet (0.61 m) below the eaves. The portals have vertical boards along the sides, and horizontal boards above the opening. Elements of the trusses and arches are joined by a combination of wooden pegging, iron reinforcing rods, and metal turnbuckles.
The bridge is named for S. K. Wright, who sold this portion of the railroad right-of-way in 1871. The first bridge on the site was built soon afterward, by the Sugar River Railroad which originally built this section of railroad. Its successor, the Boston & Maine, built this replacement structure in 1906.
Wright’s Bridge in Newport New Hampshire Read More »