The month of July was rainy and the lake rose to higher than normal levels with water going over the dam in Crescent Lake at a huge rate. In July, 14 inches of rain fell. It started over the 4th…
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Lake Wentworth History
The Character, Culture and Charm of Lake Wentworth: Maggie Stier, historian and 4th generation Wolfeboro resident and member of the WWA (full bio below), chronicles the stories of the lake that made Wolfeboro the oldest summer resort in America. How was…
Triggs Island History Paddle and Loons
On July 23rd, people on Triggs Island welcomed a group of paddlers (and one motor boat) for a talk about the history of the island. The island has a history dating from the around 1900 and in 1905 an association…
2021 Ben Baldwin Fishing Derby Results
This young fisher braved the rain to participate in the derby. Check out his longest pumpkinseed sunny! The rainy and raw weather did not deter the eager participants in this year's Ben Baldwin Fishing Derby which took place on July…
Stamp Act Walk
On July 10th, a group took a guided walk on Stamp Act Island. The island is closed to the public but there have been guided walks on the island for the past few years. The walks are organized by the…
4th of July Boat Parade Recap
The boat parade was blast and was well attended despite the rain delay. Approximately fifty boats lined up on Lake Wentworth in front of Camp Bernadette at 10 am, on July 5th when parade leader, Tom Ouhrabka, blasted his air…
The Lake in the Season of Pine Pollen with Video
It has been Pine Pollen season at the lake and sometimes it collects in big patches. Some people look at it and think it is ugly but it really is just part of nature. On the 12th of June, the…
Things Are Changing Toward Summer
Temperatures have warmed and there are more boats on the lake. Some are fishermen so they are not bathing on the beaches but there are now some boats that show up on the Stamp Act sandbar. The weather has been…
It Was a Happy Bird Day – Bird Walk 5/15/21
On Saturday, May 15th, the Wentworth Watershed Association kicked off their events for the year with a bird walk. The walk started at Fernald Station and went to where the rail trail crosses Fernald Brook. The group then went to…
Spring Is Progressing
It is slow but it is still early May. Stamp Act has some trees that look green (other than the conifers) and maples are showing reds, too. Temperatures seem to go up and down and this week, the high temperatures…