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Fun Fourth on the Farm.

Many of you enjoyed the hustle and bustle of city celebrations, on this holiday. We had a decidedly rural experience, this year. One of our friends and neighbors asked us to join them on the Farm for the fourth.

One of my golf buddies, showed another talent by putting on a Blacksmith's exhibition for his family and guests. Now we live in a very Artsy area, and I have been to many craft shows, but to watch a guy you play golf with, form intricate art work out of raw iron was really cool (or should I say Hot).

It’s been so much fun to hang out with friends and neighbors, listen to live music under the stars and a bit odd to see cows watching you dance the night away.

The little ones found the four-wheeler, and roasting marshmallows to be their favorite part. The adults found the private fireworks display and liquid libation just the right combination for a celebration with friends and family.

There is just nothing like the people you meet in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, leaving your keys in the ignition and your front door unlocked is a way of life here, and I wouldn’t change that for the world.

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Fourth of July schedule of events in the Loon Mountain Resort area Lincoln /Woodstock New Hampshire

Hope you can Make it up to the White Mountains this summer...everyday is an Adventure!

9:30 AM	The Papermill Children's Theatre Presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Lincoln
10:00 AM	Family Games begin at the Kancamagus Recreation Area, Lincoln - Immediately Followed by a Family BBQ
2:00 PM	Parade Begins at Alpine Village Resort No. Woodstock and Travels Rt. 112 to the Rivergreen Hotel in Lincoln
7:00 PM	Live Concert of Patriotic Music by the St. Johnsbury Band at the Bandstand in Soldier's Park, No. Woodstock
	9:30 Fireworks Display in Lincoln Other fun activities and events available for families while you are in the White Mountains try; the Zip line at Alpine Adventures. See the Bear show at Clark's trading post. The Whales Tale Water Park. the climbing wall at Loon Mountain Visit the Flume State Park in Lincoln NH Gondola Sky Rides at Loon mt. Kayak on the Pemigewasset River. Play Miniature Golf at the Hobo Hills (or ride the train) Visit Lost River Caves, and mine for gold. For more information check out the Chamber of commerce web site : www.lincolnwoodstock.com (or call) 603-745-6621

The Northeast has had it's share of rain, the water bill is way down so far this year, but the lawn mowing schedule...is basically any day it's not pouring I have to mow. One more positive thing the flowers are quite nice this year, and my back yard is very green.

Kayaking is looking good for the summer, lots of water in the Pemigewasset river.

The Flume and Lost River Caves are fun to see when the waterfalls are brimming over.

Loon Mountain Opens up the Tram, horse back riding and the train this weekend.

Other summer Attractions include: Clark's Bear Show, Whales tale Water Park, Hobo Hills Mini Golf, The Dinner Train, and Fireworks on the Fourth of July.

National Forest Hikes...are very popular, a day hike or a through hike on the Appalachian Mountain trail.

It's a nice day for a hike...in the White Mountains.

steve@alpinelakes.com / www.steveswhitemountainblog.com

Steve Loynd, your White Mountain recreational property expert.

I have recently been asked to join an Architectural Review Board for a local development slope side at Loon mountain resort in Lincoln New Hampshire.

Our company designs and builds lake side and mountain homes that have a decidedly rustic flair. Not primitive, but rustic in looks and organic material whenever possible.

The corner stone of a resorts homogeneous feel is that the homes should posses a general theme. We are not looking for everything to match, in fact diversity adds to the uniqueness of the homes.

As a group we really are only concerned with the exterior appearance of the homes. As a community we would like to encourage public spaces, porches , decks and patios where your neighbors can feel welcome to visit or wave on their walk.

The basic elements that give the ski homes Adirondack flair are the liberal use of Stone, a variety of textures in the application of siding, twig & Bark work, roofs, windows and doors. Lastly the embellishments in the choice of lighting, wrought iron and planting material are all key to the finished (or not so finished look) we hope to capture.

Birch bark and beams are a nice touch.

These are not supposed to look like suburban homes you see everyday, we have a strict maximum square foot requirement for “lawns”, a very defined area of disturbance allowing for minimum loss of natural vegetation, and a minimum and maximum size home that can be constructed on these ski to your door home sites.

skiers bridge to your home with snow making and grooming on the private trail that lead back to your door.

These are some of the photos of approved homes, and use of materials you are going to see in the South Peak Resort at Loon Mt.

Many of these Adirondack Style homes blend post and beam with huge stone fireplaces, which brings the organic building materials inside as well as outside.

www.steveswhitemountainblog.com

steve@alpinelakes.com / 800-926-5653

New Hampshire's White Mountain Real Estate expert

There are two small brooks that empty in to the river near my house. When the rain pounds down like it has been these brooks offer some beautiful waterfalls to photograph, hope you enjoy the pictures.

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This is as much sun light as this stretch along the brook ever gets and I love the Moss here.

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The stacked stones on the upper right was the site of an old covered bridge, this is where rte 3 crossed a hundred years ago and the only way to Franconia Notch beside the trains at the turn of the century.

The last falls before the brook runs under the new Rte 3, and enters my land, where it goes in to the Pemigewasset river...and becomes kayak-able. Pretty cool spot to have in your back yard...but still too cold to swim just yet.

Steve Loynd, White Mountain Property expert and novice photographer.