The Mystery Bridge in Alton
Why would anyone build a bridge over a bridge? Writer Marshall Hudson and his friends set off on a journey to uncover the reason behind just such a bridge in Alton.
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"What Do You Know" Writer
Our “What Do You Know?” writer Marshall Hudson is a land surveyor, farmer and New Hampshire history buff. He knows a thing or two about the underexplored regions of our state as a result of his more than 40 years surveying and traipsing around New Hampshire. He’s discovered everything from a mysterious bridge in Alton and curious garden on top of a boulder to castle ruins and a town in two states.
Why would anyone build a bridge over a bridge? Writer Marshall Hudson and his friends set off on a journey to uncover the reason behind just such a bridge in Alton.
It’s the one New Hampshire town where the old farmer’s warning “you can’t get there from here” is true
A two-state saga of boundaries and tragedy.
Hunting for family history in the wilderness of the Pisgah State Park.
Sometimes, the simple marking of a town line can be a curious affair.
Hiking to a 1942 WWII bomber crash site on Mt. Waternomee.
Caution required when attempting to out-prank a prankster.
The legend (or legends) behind one of the oddest vegetable plots in the state.
One man's quest to rebuild a piece of mechanical history, which you can still see in action today.
This odd bridge now stands silent, but once it warned neighbors when company was coming.
One fed-up Yankee farmer takes road repair into his own hands.
Our backwoods explorer uncovers some warm memories of sugaring near Shaker Village.
The tall tale(s) of two boundary markers
The odd story of Waterville Valley’s castle tower.
The hidden stonework that separates Maine and New Hampshire has a story to tell