Throwback Adventure – Glen Ellis Falls – New Hampshire

I will have sections of my blog that I will title “Throwback Adventure”, and will plan on posting them every Thursday. These are journeys we have taken before I started the blog, but are well worth sharing. Many of these Throwback Adventures will include our Buster, who was known for his crazy tail, his happy howl, and his zest for life. We miss him dearly…he is forever in our hearts!

In October 2016 Shadow, Buster, My Mom and I Adventured to Glen Ellis Falls in Jackson, in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Glen Ellis Falls is approximately sixty feet in height and is located on the Ellis River. It is one of the more popular waterfalls of the White Mountains.

We had a magnificent Adventure to Glen Ellis Falls on a gorgeous Fall day. The beginning of the walk started under a tunnel and then followed the River before arriving at a lovely scenic spot with beautiful Fall foliage. We were quite pleased to have a visitor take a photo of the four of us at this formal lookout. From there we followed many stairs down to the base of the Glen Ellis Falls. The waterfall was tall and powerful, and just perfect! It was difficult to photograph the Falls as there were many visitors, however we waited our turn to get up close and personal. We sat for a bit near the falls, enjoying the mist on our skin, and handsome fur!

After spending some time under the falls we decided to explore the upper level. My Mom first hiked up to the top stairs to check out the views, while Buster and I then took a turn while Shadow hung out with Mom. It was fun to see the waterfall from a different angle, but nothing compared to the main view below. As you may know if you are a follower October 2016 was the last month we would have our dear Buster, creating extra special memories of each and every Adventure on this weekend.

Glen Ellis Falls is definitely a place we look forward to exploring again in the future. Really just perfect! I definitely recommend that you visit on your own to see this special Falls.

August 4, 2018 – Jackson Falls – New Hampshire

Yesterday Shadow, Wilma, and I visited Jackson Falls in Jackson, New Hampshire. Jackson Falls is a Falls with cascades and plunges that is sourced from the Wildcat Brook. It is especially popular in the summer when visitors can be found swimming in the pools.

Shadow, Buster, My Mom, and I had visited this Bridge previously, but unfortunately I was not able to locate the photographs from that trip (if I find them at a later date I will edit my blog with those additional photographs.).

Due to the rainy weather we were completely drenched by the end of our adventure to Jackson Falls. However, we could not resist exploring so we carried on through the rain. There is no hike to Jackson Falls, as it is on the roadside, however there are mini trails with chairs and benches along the Falls. We walked around, checking out the area, and luckily avoided any and all slips and falls on the wet rocks. Even on a rainy day Shadow was eager to get in a dip on the water, while Wilma enjoyed posing on the bench. We walked up to the top of the Falls to check out a unique bridge from afar. I am assuming the Falls was higher then normal due to the overnight rainfall, and of course the summer season. A simple stop, but yet we appreciated our adventure (Rating: 3).

August 4, 2018 – Honeymoon Bridge – New Hampshire

Yesterday Shadow, Wilma, and I journeyed to the Honeymoon Bridge in Jackson, New Hampshire. The Honeymoon Bridge is a wooden bridge that was built in 1876, (while the sidewalk was added at a later date). It spans the Ellis River. The Honeymoon Bridge obtained its’ name from the tradition of lovers kissing under the bridge, in hopes of bringing on good luck.

Yesterday Shadow, Wilma, and I had a very soggy adventure to the Honeymoon Bridge. The rainy weather scared away most of the visitors which gave us the opportunity to explore without distractions. We parked at the nearby gift shop, and walked over to the bridge. Although I was glad to see the sidewalk on the Bridge, both Shadow and Wilma were a little thrown by the zooming of cars shaking the Bridge. However, with some encouraging we all made it through. After traversing the Bridge we posed on the opposite side, and attempted some additional photographs. Shadow enjoyed some rolling around in the grass, and a quick nap, which always brings a smile to my face. We enjoyed our visit to the Honeymoon Bridge, even on this dreary, rain filled day (Rating: 3).