Red Lakebed in Pickerel Cove

In 2017, a curious red color appeared on the lakebed in Pickerel Cove near the Young’s Brook inlet, so we asked the experts at the NH Lay Lakes Monitoring Program (LLMP) to help us understand what’s causing this phenomenon. The Young’s Brook location...
Swimmer’s Itch

Swimmer’s Itch

Ever wonder why you sometimes get itchy after exiting the lake after a day of aqueous relaxation? You may not realize it, but the itch is caused by a parasite that has made its home under your skin! You can decrease your odds of getting swimmer’s itch by cleaning up...