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For the past seven-plus years, my family and I have been skiing during the winter at Cannon Mountain and we'd pass the Old Man on the way up. Every morning, we would discuss whether or not we'd see him through the clouds as we drive by. We've seen him in every season in all kinds of weather and he's always been there. Now...only time will tell.
Zach Levin, Belmont, Massachusetts
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Photos (above & left) submitted by
Stephen Rand, Park Manager, Silver Lake State Park |
I have been coming up to New Hampshire White Mountains for the past 23 years and have always made it a point to visit the Old Man of the Mountain. I was there when they rebuilt the road with the dividers to keep people from having auto accidents while driving and looking to the side to view the Old Man. My future trips will not be the same without the Old Man up there.
Joseph Patrick Montalbano - New Jersey
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Students from two fourth grade classrooms from a school in Atkinson, New Hampshire submitted their reflections of the Old Man of the Mountain.
To view the pdf file of submissions from Maria Vanderhoof's class, click here.
To view the pdf file of submissions from Ms. Creegan's class, click here. |
cover of booklet of submissions from Ms. Creegan's class |
I was awestuck when I first saw him, an image I will never forget. The Old Man of the Mountain...How sad I was when I heard the news, my sister called to tell of his demise. I thought of all the times I had been there, always looking forward to seeing him. Like he was a god watching over us ...it was a safe feeling, to know he was there. Is sad to know that I can't bring my children to see him ...But I will never forget ...
Sherri
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As a young girl, living in Missouri during the Depression, one of our readers had a picture of the Old Man of the Mountain and the story of it. I was fascinated that some folk at that time thought it looked like pictures of George Washington. About 15 years ago, I had a chance to go to Franconia Notch and see the beloved Old Man of the Mountain. I took pictures of it and it is etched in my memory. I was shocked that it has fallen down and I even cried a few tears about it. Although the Old Man is no longer there, he'll always exist in my memory.
Jennie From Missouri
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