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One of the last working farms in the area.

One of the last working farms in the area., Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  The Wilton - Temple Community Farm uses a farm that has been used for many years. The site will be preserved under a conservation / historic / and agriculture easement. This is a picture of the rear of the barn with one of the largest diameter silos in the world. 

sbrookes's Things to Do Tip

sbrookes's Things to Do Tip, Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  See spring and the growth of new life. 

This doe (female deer) decided...

This doe (female deer) decided..., Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  This doe (female deer) decided that she needed a morning stroll in our neighborhood. If you are having difficulties in seeing her white tail, look for the sign on the right hand side of the left driveway. The deer is near the pile of mulch.The house is know as the Fountain... 

Kayaking on the Souhegan...

Kayaking on the Souhegan..., Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  Kayaking on the Souhegan River. I believe the Souhegan River just south of the town line on US Route 31 for about 8 miles into Wilton is a Class V rated river during the spring run-off. This season is in April and may last into May. This is a good drawer for people from... 

A walk after a nice of rain...

A walk after a nice of rain..., Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  A walk after a nice of rain and ice...New Hampshire has many rock walls that border fields. They are there because the glacias left behind many rocks and little soil. Here is a picture of a wall that took much labor to clear the field that once was here. By the late 1800's... 

Swimming...not today...it is...

Swimming...not today...it is..., Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  Swimming...not today...it is February.This road is only used by vehicles with four wheel drive even in the summer. 

The Hills are alive...

The Hills are alive..., Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  The Hills are alive...Well it is not music... many of our hills that were placed here by the glaciers are being leveled by man. Truck and rail are being used to ship the gravel to locations of up to 150 miles from here. 

Hotels  

Stepping Stones Bed & Breakfast

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Restaurants  

Melting Pot: Small Town Lunches and Gormet Dinners

Melting Pot: Small Town Lunches and Gormet Dinners, Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  This Main Street lunch room is converted into an evening dinner location serving people who will be attending the Wilton Theater or just a nice evening-out meal. 

Nightlife  

Wilton Town Hall Theatre: Wilton Town Hall Theatre

Wilton Town Hall Theatre: Wilton Town Hall Theatre, Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  Featuring first run movies, foreign films as well as classics It is New Hampshire... 

Shopping  

E B Frye & Son: An American Woodworking Mill

E B Frye & Son: An American Woodworking Mill, Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  This old waterpower mill can be seen on their website. google E.B. Frye & Son, Wilton 03086 Wooden Shaker Measures 

Warnings Or Dangers  

The material that VT has...

The material that VT has..., Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  The material that VT has advertised about WILTON is not WILTON, NH. Sorry about that... I have no control. 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  Any form of travel, you need to realize that the temperature will be colder than Boston except in July and August when the sea breeze would be welcomed. White River experience requires a wet suit! 

Off The Beaten Path  

This is a road to a favorite...

This is a road to a favorite..., Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  This is a road to a favorite swimming hole. Only used in February by the resident Red Fox who likes to mice the field. 

Favorites  

Take in this view of our...

Take in this view of our..., Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  Take in this view of our buildings that are part of the town's thanks to Mr. Gregg donations of the Masonic Hall and Wilton Public/Gregg Free Library.The Library, a National Register Building was competed in 1909. The building was equipped with gas fixtures that were later... 

sbrookes's General Tip

sbrookes's General Tip, Wilton

 sbrookes Says:   Henry is named after King Henry. He fits the size and personality of his namesake. He is the king of the mousers as well as a good hunter of the other small creatures that live in our nearby fields and woods. 

We have two cats. That make...

We have two cats. That make..., Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  We have two cats. That make the house our home. Here is Travis who is 3 yrs old. 

sbrookes's General Tip

sbrookes's General Tip, Wilton

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More Roller Blades....

More Roller Blades...., Wilton

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Well, it is now the end of...

Well, it is now the end of..., Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  Well, it is now the end of October, people are getting into shape for cross country skiing by using roller blades and in-line skates. This race is held on the last Sunday of October each year. They line up and go. Another five minutes in the life of our neighborhood. 

Race Day, June 3, 2001 @ 9:01...

Race Day, June 3, 2001 @ 9:01..., Wilton

 sbrookes Says:  Race Day, June 3, 2001 @ 9:01 AM GONE... a few cups remain on the ground, which race organizers are collecting. The starting gate will be soon gone. For the Burns Hill neighborhood things will return... well it never goes back to where it was -- does it? Next year, will be... 

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