Episode
139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
1:00:05
Published: Mon Apr 03 2023
Description
Our Merch store has reopened with all new designs! https://nationalparkafterdark.shop/ Who are you? One of the most basic questions at face value, but amongst the deepest and most thought-provoking, soul-searching prompts there is. Most commonly when asked this – you respond simply with your name. Our names are an incredibly important piece of our identity. We take pride in them and pass them on to future generations to honor the ones we love that came before. Today we visit our home state of New Hampshire to visit the White Mountains National Forest to investigate some of the darker tales that led to the naming of some of its most celebrated features. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Earth Breeze: Use our link to subscribe and save 40%. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off. Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code NPAD for $20 off your first purchase. Sources Lost New England, Atlas Obscura, Outdoors, Plymouth University, Bartlett History, National Forest Foundation, Boston Globe, Federal Highway Administration, Wikipedia, Chocorua Lake Conservancy
Chapters
Cassie and her guest discuss the struggles of having a unique name and constantly having to correct people on its pronunciation and spelling.
00:00 - 04:18 (04:18)
Summary
Cassie and her guest discuss the struggles of having a unique name and constantly having to correct people on its pronunciation and spelling.
Episode139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
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Learn about the 48 4,000 footer challenge in New Hampshire's national forest, a popular goal for hikers in the area.
04:18 - 08:49 (04:30)
Summary
Learn about the 48 4,000 footer challenge in New Hampshire's national forest, a popular goal for hikers in the area. The speaker also mentions her use of eco sheets to wash her bedding, providing a fresh scent without the bulky packaging of traditional detergent jugs.
Episode139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
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The White Mountains of New Hampshire are a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering stunning scenery and challenging hikes.
08:49 - 14:27 (05:38)
Summary
The White Mountains of New Hampshire are a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering stunning scenery and challenging hikes. However, their beauty is also accompanied by treacherous weather conditions and dangerous terrain.
Episode139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
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The Willie House, a small dwelling in the Crawford Notch of New Hampshire owned by Mr. Willie in the 1800s, was built where the bases of two mountains meet, and was one of the first houses in the area.
14:27 - 21:00 (06:32)
Summary
The Willie House, a small dwelling in the Crawford Notch of New Hampshire owned by Mr. Willie in the 1800s, was built where the bases of two mountains meet, and was one of the first houses in the area.
Episode139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
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The Willie family built a cave-like structure near their home in the event of natural disasters, which was put to the test when a landslide destroyed everything in its path except their home.
21:00 - 26:03 (05:03)
Summary
The Willie family built a cave-like structure near their home in the event of natural disasters, which was put to the test when a landslide destroyed everything in its path except their home. Their story of survival spread throughout the nation.
Episode139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
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The podcast explores the true story behind the novel "One Night in the White Mountains" including details about the Willie Inn and Tavern, the influx of travelers to the area, and the Duke of Chartres' visit to the White Mountains.
26:03 - 29:49 (03:46)
Summary
The podcast explores the true story behind the novel "One Night in the White Mountains" including details about the Willie Inn and Tavern, the influx of travelers to the area, and the Duke of Chartres' visit to the White Mountains.
Episode139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Learn about the history of Willie's Haunted Hotel, one of the original dark tourism spots in New England.
29:49 - 34:15 (04:25)
Summary
Learn about the history of Willie's Haunted Hotel, one of the original dark tourism spots in New England. While the hotel was destroyed in a fire in 1899, its legacy lives on in the surrounding area, including Willie House Historic Site.
Episode139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A woman falls in love with a man who plants a chestnut tree, and entrusts him with her entire life savings, causing concern amongst her friends and townspeople.
34:15 - 38:56 (04:40)
Summary
A woman falls in love with a man who plants a chestnut tree, and entrusts him with her entire life savings, causing concern amongst her friends and townspeople.
Episode139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
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This episode explores the legend of Nancy's Folly, an infamous tale of a woman who perished in a snowstorm while trying to track down her faithless lover, and how her story is tied to the naming of a mountain in the White Mountains.
38:56 - 43:59 (05:03)
Summary
This episode explores the legend of Nancy's Folly, an infamous tale of a woman who perished in a snowstorm while trying to track down her faithless lover, and how her story is tied to the naming of a mountain in the White Mountains.
Episode139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
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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.
43:59 - 50:45 (06:46)
Summary
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.
Episode139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
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The article discusses the Penacook Confederacy, a group of Native American tribes that controlled what is now New Hampshire, and their conflicts with European settlers, including the attack on Dover.
50:45 - 57:26 (06:41)
Summary
The article discusses the Penacook Confederacy, a group of Native American tribes that controlled what is now New Hampshire, and their conflicts with European settlers, including the attack on Dover.
Episode139: What’s In A Name? White Mountains National Forest.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker is unsure when their next visit home will be, but believes it will be in a month for a friend's wedding.
57:26 - 59:52 (02:25)
Summary
The speaker is unsure when their next visit home will be, but believes it will be in a month for a friend's wedding. They recall a summer when they were hiking every day, but cannot determine the exact timeline of a past event.