Down the road from Screw Auger Falls in Grafton Notch you’ll find a trail to the Moose Cave.
Easy walking through the forest….
And steps that run along a gorge.
We did a lot of looking down.
The fractures in the granite were impressive and show you what the force of running melt water can do.
And then before we knew it…
We saw a sign, but no cave.
Oh, wait….
I guess that hole was it.
Not my idea of a cave…. but I did feel sorry for the moose.
Action shots of my senior citizen husband with the bad back and sciatica….
Once a Marine, always a Marine.
Uncave-like cave seen, experienced and photographed… we took an alternate trail out.
Some granite steps…
And a tree root staircase later….
We came upon a moss garden.
What kind of moss you ask?
Reindeer moss.
Isn’t that exciting?
Look how excited I was…
Mutilate the moss?
No…
I would never.
What’s this… “stay on paths” …crap?
Oh no, not me. ha!
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We tend to veer off course quite often… but one must respect the moss.
😉
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I have an extreme fear of heights. I couldn’t do those stairs or look down from anywhere. Just looking at a photo of your husband looking down that rock edge gives me the shakes like a nervous chihuahua.
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I don’t mind heights from a stable spot. Although the husband is more adventurous than I could ever be…
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I wish I could stomach heights from any vantage point. Love your pics.
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Thanks! Many more to come…
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Visit The Polar Caves – for a great time!
And The Flume at Franconia Notch
or Kangamangus Highway
And don’t forget The Old Man (rubble)
😔
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We’ve done the Kanc numerous times, and on the motorcycle as well. The Flume is one of my favorites! We visited the Old Man museum and site 2 years ago … but yes! Stay tuned for the Polar Caves this time around.
😉
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Woot!
I look forward to it!!
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I hear that the moose hang from the cave ceiling during the day and fly out at night to hunt insects and moss…
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Damn. I’m sorry we missed that…
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Inmate #1: I’m doin’ fifteen to life for armed robbery. Whatchu in for, pal?
Inmate #2: I got caught mutilating the moss
Inmate #1: (Points down) See that bar of soap, pal…
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Fitting punishment I say… respect the moss!
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Your excitement over the moss was palpable. 😂
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Good. I’m glad that translated…
😉
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Looks like they oversold that cave. I’m guessing if the sign at the trail head had said hole under rock that fell, they wouldn’t get much visitors.
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It’s all about the marketing.
‘Hole Moose Fell Into’ lacks mystery.
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You know they put up that Moss sign because some dumb-ass took, mutilated or picked at the moss….great pictures by the way. Y’all look like you were having a great time.
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Thanks… we were. And did. And do, no matter where we are.
But moss mutilation? A horrible thing.
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I never had an urge to mutilate moss until now.
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No! You must resist the pull to the dark side…
First it’s moss. What’s next? Your wife’s ivy? Stop the insanity.
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… especially the ivy …
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I fear you are lost…
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Beautiful hike and pics!!!
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You don’t look excited. You look cold.
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Nope.
That’s my excited look….frightening, I know.
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eeesh!
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Lunch time!!! Your readers (ME!) are hungry–pictures of food even if it is bbq moose!
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You do realize it takes multiple posts to cover one day… right?
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I don’t even respect Randy Moss, so…
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Reindeer moss, far superior.
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You look fantastic! So does the shot of the leaves on the granite steps. So pretty!
I LOL at husband. I LOL to him. Look at him go! Yes ma’am, always a Marine!
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He never quits!
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Was there many years ago. Beautiful area (you too). No pun.
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Thank you. On behalf of me… as well as the area.
😉
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Oh I remember those boulders and other natural things you have to climb over in NH!
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Indeed. They should put “climbing required” on the tourist brochures!
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Oh my gosh. Yes!!!
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