Date Visited: March 5, 2016
Cost: Free
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Address: 9 Stadium Rd, Nashua, New Hampshire
Parking: There are several different entrances with parking at Mine Falls. The main parking area that I parked in (The Gate House Entrance) had 15 spots and was full when I left.
Once a canal and gate system used to power a mill complex that manufactured textiles, Mine Falls Park is now a nature lover’s paradise. The 325 acre park, which seems bigger, is home to a host wildlife, plant life and spectacular views
During my jaunt along trails, I saw a variety of creatures such as chipmunks, swans, ducks, a blue heron egret and a number of furry friends.
After a chilly, blustery morning, the temperature rose dramatically by noon time and it seemed spring-like (in other words, it was a typical New England March day) and joggers, cyclists and dogs inundated the park.
I met some beautiful and cute dogs at Mine Falls listed below.
A chocolate lab named Kona (named after the coffee color).
Flower, a pretty greyhound.
Evie, a 7 year old Yorkshire Terrier, showed off her tricks.
Four month old puggle Daisy is a natural poser.
Sampson, a 5 month old Golden Retriever, looked like a teddy bear.
The trails are Mine Lake are easy with very slight inclines. They vary from paved in some areas to dirt and gravel. One interesting thing about the trails is one of the trails passes right under the highway. There is also an observatory platform to the side of one of the trails.
There is a memorial dedicated to U.S. Marine Staff Sargent and Nashua native Allen Soifert who died after being shot while driving his jeep in Beirut on October 14, 1983 at the age of 25. The memorial is located near the Soifert Memorial Fields. The inscription reads:
“These fields are dedicated in memory of Staff Sargeant Allen H. Soifert USMC of Nashua
Killed in Action Oct. 14, 1983 in Beirut, Lebanon while serving with the multi-national peace keeping force.
No greater love has a man than this. That he lay down his life for peace.
Dedicated Sep. 28, 1986.”
The stainless steel sculpture Connected by Ana Duncan sits at one of the entrances.
Mine Falls also has a number of bridges, babbling brook (and I don’t mean the chatty gal or guy you work with), rocks, structures and views that set it apart from most parks
The most popular feature of the park is the dam and waterfall by the gatehouse.
As I was leaving the park, I heard a lot of dogs barking and whining. My curiosity peaked, I decided to check it out. It turned out a sled dog team was getting ready to practice. I was able to video the team on their last run.
Here are some additional videos of the damn and waterfalls
March 7th, 2016 at 4:49 am
Love your hikes and parks! The squirrel was wonderful! So cute! The dogs were too, but you know Squirrels! 🙂
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March 7th, 2016 at 6:29 pm
Thank you so much! I think it was a chipmunk. I think they think if they don’t move you can’t see them. Every time I have photographed them up close, they tend to freeze up like a deer staring at headlights.
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March 7th, 2016 at 5:00 am
Awesome post as usual! The sound of the water, so soothing!! All posing puppies were adorable!
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March 7th, 2016 at 12:44 pm
Thank you! Yes, there were some real cuties on the trail that day!
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March 7th, 2016 at 5:40 pm
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
LOOKS ABOUT READY FOR A VISIT!
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March 7th, 2016 at 6:26 pm
Thank you for the reblog! Yes, it is definitely ready!
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March 8th, 2016 at 1:27 am
That’a fantastic!
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March 8th, 2016 at 3:23 am
Thank you!
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March 8th, 2016 at 3:52 am
You find the coolest places.
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March 8th, 2016 at 3:56 am
I really do appreciate that comment! I do put a lot of effort into trying to find different types of places to visit. Rather than just going to a different park or forest all the time, for instance, I try to mix it up and sometimes just researching the places and finding places to visit takes more time and effort than the actual photo shoot! ( :
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March 8th, 2016 at 4:02 am
The work you are putting into it shows in the places you are choosing and in the quality of the shots. I enjoy them a lot.
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March 8th, 2016 at 11:28 am
Thanks! It’s great to read feedback like this! I hope to keep finding more interesting places to show you.
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March 8th, 2016 at 3:36 pm
I look forward to it!
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March 8th, 2016 at 5:25 pm
Fantastic post and such great and detailed information. You’ve worked hard on this and it shows. Excellent photographs and I particularly like that Golden Retriever.
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March 8th, 2016 at 11:28 pm
Thank you! It is a lot of work but it’s a labor of love! Yes, Sampson is such a cutie and very friendly.
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March 8th, 2016 at 5:26 pm
I meant to say that you’ve now taken me to places that I may never otherwise get to see…thank you.
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March 8th, 2016 at 11:28 pm
I hope you come along on future visits ( :
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March 9th, 2016 at 6:14 am
Absolutely, yes.
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