Tuftonboro NH -Ragged Island – 11-acre island. Meredith Bay lies at the western edge of Winnipesaukee. Please share stories and pictures of your island living experiences. It also includes 1 1/2 miles of shoreline south of the Route 11 bridge in Alton Bay. Over the years, erosion got rid of much of the soil, leaving nothing but rock. The area is home to numerous summer theater troupes and offers a variety of land and water recreational activities. Sophie C. also operates as a sightseeing boat, carrying up to 125 people on her two cruises a day as she delivers mail, and sells ice cream and snacks to residents of the islands she serves. Welch Island is one example of the simple life. areas on all three decks. Draining the central portion of New Hampshire, it once flowed southeast, leaving via what is now Alton Bay toward the Atlantic Ocean. At the northern end of Paugus Bay, where it joins the main lake, is Weirs Beach, the largest and most visited public beach on the lake. [10], The Broads are a wide portion of Lake Winnipesaukee largely in Belknap County and extending slightly into Carroll County. Winter Harbor is surrounded by many quiet resort communities in the towns of Wolfeboro and Tuftonboro. Don't miss our spectacular Sunday Brunch cruise leaving Alton Bay. It was cut into sections by Boston General Ship & Engine Works and transported to Lake Winnipesaukee on rail cars. Crater Lake in Oregon was ranked #2. A:It depends on the island. This includes Paugus Bay, Back Bay, The Basin. A) 118 B) 200 C) 260 D) 315 Lake Winnipesaukee: 4th of July by The Lake - See 116 traveler reviews, 135 candid photos, and great deals for New Hampshire, at Tripadvisor. After the war, Mount Washington returned to the water. Melvin Village, the main lakeside village of the town of Tuftonboro lies along the northeastern shore of the bay, closer to where it joins the Broads. [8] The outcome was repeated 100 years later when the schools celebrated the centennial of the race by again competing on Lake Winnipesaukee (Harvard winning by 2.7 seconds).[9]. The M/V Sophie C. is the oldest, and one of only two currently operating, floating United States Postal Service post offices. [15][16] Floating post office service was started on Lake Winnipesaukee in 1892, and currently delivers mail daily to eight of the lake's islands between June and September. Trophic State – Oligotrophic Wolfeboro Bay is a relatively small wide bay lying in the town of Wolfeboro, creating a small northerly bulge in the shoreline to the eastern edge of Winnipesaukee. Lake Winnipesaukee Islands Island # of Homes Comments Glines Island Goodwin Island 3 Goose Egg Rock Island Goose Island #1 0 Braun Bay Goose Island #2 1 Btwn Pine I. [11] It is a large island-free zone occupying the center of the lake.[4]:31. The power was transferred from the vertical single cylinder to the wheel shaft by the walking beam, high above the upper deck, oscillating in the frequency of the paddle wheels. Jen has been navigating the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee since childhood and has extensive knowledge of the lakes region. Many have sunk, others have damaged boat props or worse. ANSWER: C) 260 islands Trivia Tuesday: How many islands are there within Lake Winnipesaukee? When I moved to New Hampshire’s Lakes Region full-time in 2015, I was intent on learning about the local lake—about its people and its wildlife and its legends. On December 23, 1939, a nearby railroad station caught fire from an overheated stove. [18] In 2018 and 2019, the M/V Doris E. replaced the Sophie C. as mail boat while the latter was undergoing repairs. It is a 112-acre island maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT). There are 5 bridged islands on Lake Winnipesaukee, but some Island vacation rentals are only accessible by boat. Dolly Island has 2, and Little Penny Island has just one house on it! Lake Winnipesaukee (/ˌwɪnɪpəˈsɔːki/) is the largest lake in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, located in the Lakes Region at the foothills of the White Mountains. Both of these islands have docks and trails for use by LRCT members to explore and hike. She also offers cruises from Wolfeboro, Meredith, Alton Bay, and Center Harbor. The huge paddle wheels were driven by a single-cylinder steam engine of 450 hp (340 kW) at approximately 26 rpm. A series of smaller lakes and streams connects Wolfeboro Bay to Lake Wentworth. Ice thickness during a typical winter can be in excess of 18 inches (460 mm) in many parts of the lake. LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE — Home to over 72 square miles of immense beauty. Visitor Center:49 S Main Street Concord, NH 03301. It was refloated, but by the 1870s the new Mount Washington had replaced it. The driving distance around the lake is 63 miles (101 km). Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, located in the Lakes Region at the foothills of the White Mountains. [21], The Alton Bay Seaplane Base is a state-owned, public-use seaplane base in Alton Bay, the southeast arm of the lake. Frequently Asked Questions On Lake Winnipesaukee Islands. Visitors to the lake are often fascinated by Winnipesaukee's islands. The smallest? Alton Bay is a narrow bay which runs due south from the southern corner of the main lake. The longest bay on Winnipesaukee is Moultonborough Bay. If you're planning a vacation on Lake Winnipesaukee, make sure to visit any Cruise NH ticket office to experience a unique view of New Hampshire's crown jewel! Loon is the name of three different islands on Lake Winnipesaukee. Known as "The Mount", her kitchen and restaurant service became famous. Paddle or cruise to Ragged Island for the day. To see the view you can use the Rattlesnake Island webcam. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. The 7-mile-long (11 km) Moultonborough Neck separates the length of the bay from the main axis of the lake, and the Suissevale development in the town of Moultonborough is at the northern tip of the bay. Each summer, someone places a miniature house on the island. Access to Ragged Island and participation in education programs is limited to protect the islands fragile ecosystem. The paddlesteamer MS Mount Washington, named after the highest of New Hampshire's White Mountains, was launched in spring 1872 to carry mail, goods, and passengers on Lake Winnipesaukee, under the flag of the Boston and Maine Railroad. Q: How many islands can be reached and explored by car? With a hull length of 178 feet (54 m) and a beam of 49 feet (15 m) she appeared as a typical representative of the North American sidewheelers around the second half of the century and was the largest steamer on the lake at that time. Q: What is the Largest Island on the Lake? Lake Winniepsaukee has 6 bridged islands - Long Island, Governors Island, Black Cat Island, Worcester Island, Oak Island, and Christmas Island. Some have cabins or campgrounds, while others are entirely natural. The western shore is much less developed. The lake contains at least 264 islands,[1] half of which are less than a quarter-acre in size, and is indented by several peninsulas, yielding a total shoreline of approximately 288 miles (463 km). VisitConcord-NH.com is an initiative of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce with support from Creative Concord, the Chamber’s standing committee to advance the creative economy in our region. Our crew is knowledgeable about Lake Lore and is always happy to point out the sights and answer questions about the lake. A public group for people who love the islands of Lake Winnipesaukee. Governor's is perhaps the best known. A:There are six Islands connected to the mainland by bridges; they are Black Cat Island, Long Island, Oak Island, Governor's Island, Worcester Island, and Christmas Island. The Dover was lengthened to 162 feet (49 m) and renamed the Chocorua and sank in the late 1860s. Bear Island has 192 homes, two children's camps, a graveyard, and a church. The northeastern shore of Meredith Bay is a long peninsula known as Meredith Neck. [17], As a floating post office, Sophie C. delivers mail Monday-Saturday, sells postage, and collects and postmarks outgoing mail. 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