Chapter
The Legend of Mount Jakora
43:59 - 50:45 (06:46)
The story behind how Mount Jakora got its name involves a man named John Jenkins defying a Native American curse during a blizzard and cutting across using the Cangamangas Highway, though the story is likely a work of revisionist history.
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Chikora, a legendary figure, cursed the white man and entrusted his son to the Campbell family.
43:59 - 45:37 (01:37)
Summary
Chikora, a legendary figure, cursed the white man and entrusted his son to the Campbell family.
ChapterThe Legend of Mount Jakora
Episode139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
As per the legend associated with Mount Chocorua, the last chief of the Sokokis tribe cursed the White Mountains from its peak before jumping to his death, which led to its naming years later.
45:37 - 46:50 (01:13)
Summary
As per the legend associated with Mount Chocorua, the last chief of the Sokokis tribe cursed the White Mountains from its peak before jumping to his death, which led to its naming years later. However, there are various versions of the story, and there is evidence that it might be made up.
ChapterThe Legend of Mount Jakora
Episode139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The Kancamagus Highway, also known as the Kank, winds through the National Forest and offers beautiful scenic views in northern New Hampshire, with nearly 800,000 visitors annually.
46:50 - 49:14 (02:23)
Summary
The Kancamagus Highway, also known as the Kank, winds through the National Forest and offers beautiful scenic views in northern New Hampshire, with nearly 800,000 visitors annually.
ChapterThe Legend of Mount Jakora
Episode139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker shares how they had a near-miss car crash where they ended up going in the opposite direction of their intended destination after hitting a guardrail.
49:14 - 50:45 (01:31)
Summary
The speaker shares how they had a near-miss car crash where they ended up going in the opposite direction of their intended destination after hitting a guardrail. They were lucky to have made it to a gas station with their exhaust dragging underneath their car.