Lake winnipesaukee lake, new hampshire, united states. In a classic tale of kids messing about in boats, the witches captures the timeless magic and mystery of lake winnipesaukee in new hampshire. It is approximately 21 miles 34 km long northwestsoutheast and from 1 to 9 miles 1. The lake is huge and there were fun towns to visit on the lake.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. This was our first time at lake winnipesaukee and we loved it. Tracey petrozzi, childrens librarian, gilford public library, gilford, nhthis is the perfect childrens book. The states largest lake, winnipesaukee is of glacial origin and irregular in shape. The timeless allseasons resort on lake winnipesaukee, mill falls offers 4 unique lakeside hotels and inns church landing, bay point, chase house, and the inn at mill falls perfect for families and couples alike.
Less than 2 hours north of boston, lake winnipesaukee is the largest lake in the state of new hampshire and the 6th largest lake in the united states that lies completely within its boarders. The islands of winnipesaukee ron guilmette, jay leccese on. Lake winnipesaukee adventures a book series an award. You will also be able to order the book online through this website, enfield distribution or. Let me tell you why at 72 square miles and a shoreline full of inlets, at first glance it looks less like a big lake and, more like a bunch of islands. Comm professor opel publishes his second childrens book. Timber island is a magical place just across the bay, but to. New hampshire lake winnipesaukee books, videos, magazines and other resources for the lakes region and beyond. Tom lacey i have been a waterfront owner on the lake for nearly 30 years. Lake winnipesaukee is the largest lake in new hampshire and one of the deepest. Andy opel, associate professor in the school of communication, recently published his second childrens book, the weirs a winnipesaukee adventure. The islands of winnipesaukee is a great co ffeetable book for anyone who enjoys the lake.
I spent a lot of childhood summers on lake winnipesaukee and have some very fond memories from those days. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Camping in the lakes region is popular during the summer months, and lake winnipesaukee is perfect for windsurfing, swimming and sailing. An autohistory of the abenaki nation, lists the abenaki name of the lake as wiwinebesaki, meaning land around lake, and the abenaki name of weirs beach as wiwinebesakik, meaning land around lake place.
By andy opel, illustrated by karel hayes and john gorey lake winnipesaukee is a vacation destination where families gather to rekindle bonds across the generations. We aspire to be the premier hospitality destination in northern new england. Laconialake winnipesaukee, new hampshire books, maps. Lake winnipesaukee pictures, images and stock photos.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The lake winnipesaukee area is a great place to go to camp. Our favorite town was meredith and, the castle in the clouds tour was great too. A second printing also sold out, and the book is now in its third print run.
Lake winnipesaukee is the largest lake in the state of new hampshire and is surrounded by 5 beautiful towns. Travel guide to the shores of lake winnipesaukee in new. The house is an open plan with four sliding glass doors to bring the outdoors in, and yet the privacy is near total due to vegetation, distance from neighbors, and house orientation. Browse 426 lake winnipesaukee stock photos and images available, or search for new hampshire or squam lake to find more great stock photos and pictures. Dont be without your tshirt or tote bag at the lake this year.
Choose your favorite lake winnipesaukee photographs from millions of available designs. Upgrading to a bigger boat bought through shep browns and looking forward to many more seasons of great service and great fun. Childrens books written and illustrated karel hayes. Award winning author of childrens book, erica from america will. Free wifi access is available throughout the property. Communications opel publishes his first childrens book. Lake winnipesaukee is 28 miles long and 15 miles wide at its widest point. Lake winnipesaukee books new hampshire travel guide. Lake winnepesaukah, chattanooga ticket price timings. Winnipesaukee scenic railroad and funspot family fun center are also worth visiting. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In my travels, ive come across some terrific books, videos and magazines about lake winnipesaukee and all of new hampshire that i would like to share with you. Jack mcsweeney brokerowner, andover buyers broker, inc. Nicely done about kids getting lost on the witches.
Looking for things to do with the kids around lake winnipesaukee. Lake opechee inn and spa, laconia opechee itself is less of a lake and more of a tiny bay connected to the larger lake winnipesaukee, just as the lake opechee inn feels more like a. Bear islands history explored in new book local news. Choose your favorite lake winnipesaukee designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. It focuses on the history of the area around the lake.
According to many sources, new hampshires lake winnipesaukee has been a tourist destination for more than a century. Professor opel publishes his second childrens book. Everything lake winnipesaukee public group facebook. Lake winnipesaukee by bruce heald arcadia publishing. Ladd, a local businessman, unearthed a mysterious, eggshaped stone. Fishing for bass, trout and salmon while on your boat on lake winnipesaukee in new hampshire is an adventure filled excursion. Rent a whole home for your next weekend or holiday.
Wolfeboro, nh, january 31, 2017 marriah publishing announces award winning swimmer and childrens book author. Where was the lake winnipesaukee mystery stone found. Andy opel, an associate professor in the school of communication, has just published his first childrens book, the witches. From the big lake to smaller lakes to islands on the lakes there is a perfect camp for everyone. When jack gets his first boat, he is excited to explore lake winnipesaukee with his younger brother and sister. Lake level management on the shores of lake winnipesaukee. In 1872, in the town of meredith, new hampshire, on lake winnipesaukee, construction workers hired by seneca a. High quality lake winnipesaukee inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Located in laconia, the margate resort on lake winnipesaukee is on a private beach. This familyfriendly meredith villa is located on a lake, within a 10minute walk of meredith childrens museum, lake waukewan, and meredith historical society. All lake winnipesaukee photographs ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Whispers on winnipesaukee childrens book started as a. Ron and jay may have been able to solve the long unanswered.
Lake winnipesaukee whortleberry island retreat tuftonboro. Frederick matthew wiseman, in his 2001 book, voices of the dawn. Shep browns boat basin 2019 boston whaler 230 outrage. The depth of the lake is, on average, about 60 feet deep, but in an area of the lake called the broads, water depths. A few years ago he was struck by the dearth of childrens books about the lake, so he set out to write one. Whispers on winnipesaukee can be found in laconia at the belknap mill, kellerhaus, mount washington cruises gift shop and sunflower natural foods. After all the easter candy, the kids might need to settle down and listen to the weirs. The top 10 things to do in weirs beach with kids family friendly.
A fun and educational book about lake winnipesaukee on free shipping on qualified orders. These stories and detailed artwork capture the timeless magic of. Cable tv is featured in each uniquely decorated guest room at the lake winnipesaukee motel. All of these quaint towns have wonderful restaurants, shops, and. Swimming in lake winnipesaukee is a rite of passage for kids who live in or visit the lakes region. This book store is across the street from a beautiful lake set in an old mill. Today the island, the second largest on lake winnipesaukee, is home to nearly 190 summer vacation families and two childrens camps camp. The store is always open selling high quality tshirts, sweatshirts, mugs, mousepads and much more featuring our famous lake winnipesaukee logo. Getting to whortleberry island is well worth the effort. The lake winnipesaukee mystery stone new england today. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The lake winnipesaukee museum is located on rte 3 in the weirs between meredith and weirs beach next to funspot.
The author was in wolfeboro last weekend, and had the same voice. Its one of many in the beautiful lakes region of new hampshire. There are so many types and a multitude of places that have attracted anglers from all over. Lake winnipesaukee new hampshire all you need to know. Fabulous legends of the lake once called winnipiseogee wilkin, elizabeth crawford pine point press, 1949 folklore of the lake winnipesaukee area. See family vacation photos and get tips from other families to plan your lake winnipesaukee, n. It houses nearly 40 riders designed in a way to provide entertainment for an entire family. In this next installment in the winnipesaukee adventure series, jack, franny and j. Here at the museum, and in greater part, the historical society, we are dedicated to preserving the history of lake winnipesaukee and the towns that circle its shores. The view of the lake from mount major is spectacular and well worth the effort. Test your knowledge of lake history, geography and other fun facts. It really didnt do that, but it is a good book nonetheless. Coffee is provided every morning at the laconia lake winnipesaukee motel. Lake winnipesaukee making of america and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
Good nh historical fiction recommendation winnipesaukee forum. Book the margate resort on lake winnipesaukee in laconia. Choose from more than 1,000 properties, ideal house rentals for families, groups and couples. A great place to spend weekend afternoon with kids. This page promotes the four books in the winnipesaukee adventures series. A world unto itself, lake winnipesaukee and its environs have attracted and sustained a variety of cultures over the past centuries, from early american indian tribes, to new world settlers, to todays seasonal tourists. At 212 feet deep at its deepest point, this beautiful lake sees water temperature rise to the 80s at the height of summer. No problem, from water fun on the lake and our beaches to arcades, waterslides, gokarts, hiking and nature trails, the choices are many. Alton bay, meredith, center harbor, laconias weirs beach and wolfeboro known as the oldest summer resort in america.
Filled with many wow factors, lake winnepesaukah amusement park has been entertaining visitors of all ages for nearly 90 years. Delicious baked goods, a deli, locally made products, fresh produce, kids will love the animals and the corn maze, many events, all in a peaceful setting at the. One of the best spots to cool down in these clean waters is at ellacoya state park in gilford, which is also a great place to picnic and even camp. Our work is guided by the conviction that childrens and young adult books are an. Welcome to the website for the lake winnipesaukee museum, part of the lake winnipesaukee historical society. High quality lake winnipesaukee gifts and merchandise. We have used the valet service for two seasons now makes going to the lake so much more funhassle free. Karel hayes childrens books written and illustrated. Lake winnipesaukee, lake in belknap and carroll counties, eastcentral new hampshire, u.
Whispers on winnipesaukee was released last fall, and sold out its first printing of 250 copies very quickly. Lake winnepesaukah chattanooga also known as lake winnie. In the winter, gunstock mountain is home to some of the best skiing near lake winni. I was hoping this book would take me back to rediscover something i had lost.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. It lies at the foothills of the white mountains east of laconia. From the authorillustrator team of the awardwinning book, the witches, comes the latest winnipesaukee adventure. Look for the book in stores around the lake starting in late may 20. Join us at the lake winnipesaukee museum for tales of victories and. The winnipesaukee river watershed, above the location of the streamflow measuring gage in tilton, is 471 square miles in area. Did you belong to a water ski club or did you race in the 50s and 60s. Shop for lake winnipesaukee art from the worlds greatest living artists. The areas natural beauty can be seen at lake winnipesaukee and paugus bay, while bank of new hampshire pavilion at meadowbrook and winnipesaukee playhouse are cultural highlights. All lake winnipesaukee artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. As a realtor on the lake, this book is very well done. United states new hampshire nh laconia weirs beach things to do in weirs.
The weirs drivein theatre is less than 1 miles from the motel. The following information has been made available courtesy of steve doyon with the nh des. Swimming, sailing, fishing, hiking, and more await your summer adventure. The place to stock up on childrens books, unique games and toys, and science and nature activities is at the innisfree bookshop in the mill falls. Meredith, nh hotels on lake winnipesaukee mill falls. Take advantage of premium amenities, convenient location and outstanding dining options at mill falls at the lake, our meredith, nh hotel on lake. It can also be found at the gilford country store, innisfree book store in meredith, the loon center in moultonborough. It is 20 miles 32 km long and as much as 12 miles 19.
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