If you live in New Hampshire, you know why it’s called the Granite State. Rocks are everywhere and boulders also dot the landscape. I’ve seen lots of big rocks and boulders, but I had never seen a giant of a rock until I visited the Madison Boulder.

It’s now officially autumn, at least by the calendar’s standards, and a postcard from my local apple orchard reminded me recently that it is time to go apple-picking. While you can, of course, just pick up a bag of apples at your local grocery store, there’s nothing like visiting an orchard to pick your own, which helps to ensure that you are getting the freshest, most perfect fruit that you can find while enjoying the fresh air and some moderate exercise.

The SLA has seen a number of changes recently that are worthy of celebration. The event will be the first opportunity for SLA members and the Squam community to welcome new executive director EB James. Secondly, the SLA has recently completed a bridge connecting the Resource Center to the Fisher Family Activity Barn.