The Flume Gorge is a natural gorge extending 800 feet horizontally at the base of Mount Liberty in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire. Cut by the Flume Brook, the gorge features walls of Conway granite that rise to a height of 70 to 90 feet and are 12 to 20 feet apart [1].
Baba realized it would not be an easy job for me to walk two miles by feet. He picked a branch for me to use as a walking stick, so I could become a little old gentle man.
Mama, you see Didi behind me. He was practicing walking in the air.
Lex, do not be silly! Let's post for the picture.
It was very interesting to know that the Flume was discovered by "Aunt" Jess Guernsey, who was 93-year-old, when she accidently came upon it while fishing. However, her family was not convinced by the marvelous discovery. She eventually persuaded others to come and see for themselves. At that time, a huge egg-shaped boulder, which was 10 feet high and 12 feet long, hung suspended between the walls. In June of 1883, a heavy rainstorm started a landslide and swept the boulder from its place.
It was lost forever. The storm also deepened the gorge and formed Avalanche Falls [2].
I almost walked all the way except for those steep stairs. Baba assisted me to climb them. On the other side, there was a gorgeous view from the Flume Gorge!
Hi, Guoguo, Didi, Sissi and Max, come over to this side.
Ha, take a break on a nice huge boulder!
Stick fight on the road.
A big family portrait.
We stayed in Lincoln, Mt. Liberty Lodging, for the night.
The next day in Lincoln was foggy and rainy. I helped to move our luggage to Mama's car and then we headed for a Hobo train ride. It was a perfect activity for a rainy day.
On the way home, we drove through the Kancamagus Highway and snapped several views of the tail of fall foliage. The tree below was the same tree that Mama and Baba had been at six years ago.
Six years ago, 2006, in October,
References:
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flume_Gorge
2. http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/flume-gorge.aspx
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