Stonehouse Lake

Well folks….we’re in. But the mess is just begun!! Many thanks to the Carano Crew and Rick DeVouge.

As previously reported, it’s going to take some work to get into Stonehouse Lake! Plans are in the works for the Carano Crew to clear us out soon! Stay tuned!! The best news is that, from cross lake viewing, the cabin appears unscathed!!

Might be a minute before we get to Stonehouse Lake. Please be patient.

I hear they're already back! Seems humans have started emulating the mating trends of loons!! HAHA.

Home - Loon Preservation Committee The Loon Preservation Committee works to preserve loons and their habitats in New Hampshire through monitoring, research, management, and public education.

It’s almost cottage season! In the meantime, here’s an interesting tidbit!!

Did someone spill pepper all over the snow? Take a closer look – those little dark flecks are actually snow fleas! 🔍🤔

The snow flea is a species of springtail, which is a tiny insect that lives in damp soils. Snow fleas become active as soon as the ground begins to thaw. Late winter and early spring are great times of year to see them because their dark-coloured bodies stand out against the white snow ❄️

Despite their name, they are not actually fleas and are harmless to people and animals. The “flea” part of their name comes from their ability to jump several centimeters into the air! Snow fleas jump so high thanks to a special forked body part called a furcula. The furcula is what puts the "spring" in springtail!

Aside from being fun to watch, snow fleas are important in the ecosystem. They eat things like decomposing logs and leaves. This unlocks nutrients to make them available in the soil for growing plants to use. 🍃🌱