Flat Stanley Goes to New Hampshire • Hi Kaelyn and Alice. I made it to New Hampshire safely. I am busy learning about the state and the people who live here. When I arrived it was cold. The temperature was only 15 degrees but it soon warmed up. Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • Concord is the state capitol This is a picture of the State House Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • This is a map of the state of New Hampshire Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • I found one way to learn about a new state is to read the local newspapers • New Hampshire has many apple orchards. The cool fall temperatures signal it’s time to harvest the ripe red apples Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • When winter arrives the apple trees are sometimes covered in snow Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • After reading for awhile I thought it would be a good idea to relax in the hot tub Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • Mount Washington is the highest peak in New England It is 6,288 feet above sea level and at its peak is so high trees can’t grow. One of the highest wind speeds ever recorded was on Mount Washington. The wind reached 231 miles per hour on April 10th 1934 Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • The Old Man of The Mountain was a famous landmark for years. Recently the stone face fell away. Many people in New Hampshire were sad at the loss of this famous landmark. You will find his silhouette on many things related to New Hampshire Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • Once New Hampshire had over 400 covered bridges. Today there are around 55 that are still standing. Most are now considered historical landmarks Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • I met a new friend today. His name is Depp. He is an Australian Shepherd. He is considered a working dog because he herds animals. I hope he doesn’t try to herd me! Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • By Friday the temperature had made it all the way to 65 degrees and the snow was melting fast. I hurried outside to try to make a snow angel but it was hard to find any snow Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • New Hampshire has many lakes, it even has a special nickname for one part of the state, “The Lakes Region”. This is a boat house on lake Winnipesauke. Its like a garage for boats Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • • • • • Here are some of the things I learned while I was in New Hampshire The state capitol is Concord The states nickname is The Granite State There are several famous landmarks but Mount Washington is the tallest in New Hampshire The climate varies by season, in the winter I need a warm jacket. In the summer I hope I have my bathing suit with me. Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • While I was in New Hampshire I went to lake Winnipesauke. It was covered with ice. • I could see the top of Mount Washington it was covered in snow. Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • I had a great time visiting New Hampshire, I hope I can return for more fun. The weather changes rapidly there, when I arrived it was cold, a few days later it was warm (at least that’s what the people of New Hampshire think). Thank you for sending me on this adventure. Flat Stanley in New Hampshire • It’s getting close to dinner and I have to help set the table so I am going to go for now. I hope you enjoyed the pictures of my adventure. • F.S.