Wildcat Inn and Tavern Blog Jackson NH

Momma bear and cub

Every spring, summer and fall we are treated to nightly visits from several local bears who reside in Jackson.  Last night the 50 plus guests enjoying a great summer meal were treated to a new mother black bear and here two little cubs working their way up and down our famous blue berry bushes in the garden.  Alas, while many guests got some pictures we did not…..while momma bear was right at home in the garden we had our hands full making sure our guests gave here and her cubs a wide birth and did not upset her.  Now, we are on bear watch…hoping to see momma and her little one again.

Location: Jackson Village Park
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009
Time: 10:00am

There will be live musical performances throughout the weekend, including a local favorite “Calico Slim”. There will be food and refreshments, including lobster sandwiches and a “make your own sundae” area for the kid in each of us…

Join in on the arts and crafts activities for children, including sand sculpting, beading, temporary tattoos and t-shirt decorating.

Remember it was through the eyes of the artists of the White Mountain School of Art that the world first became aware of the beauty of Jackson. Many of the artists of the 19th century White Mountain School came to Jackson to view the lovely scenes we live with every day from pastoral farms to the grandeur of Mt. Washington. In 1923, Wallace Nutting, author of “New Hampshire Beautiful” put it well when he said “People of Jackson can claim as their advantage to be in the immediate view of the best of the White Mountains. Jackson undoubtedly stands high among the more desirable mountain towns as a goal of visitation.”
This holds true today. Works of art from local and visiting artists who convey their vision of this spectacular area on canvas continue to be popular purchases.

This event can be enjoyed by singles, couples and the entire family… with something special for each. (more…)