Jackson Falls, New Hampshire
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein
I like waterfalls. When I lived in California, I bought a book on hiking to waterfalls. I explored many of these hikes before I left.
Upon moving back to Massachusetts, I stumbled upon this article, The Ultimate New Hampshire Waterfall Road Trip Is Here – And You’ll Want To Do It. Of course, I was super delighted by this find.
Jackson Falls was one that caught my eye. I asked my sister if she lived nearby. Unfortunately, she did not. However, this waterfall was now on my radar.
A few months later, when booking hotels for a work trip, I realized Jackson was one of my options as a nearby town. I decided to stay there. The leaves had already changed colors, and I was not sure if my schedule would allow time to find the falls, but I figured, why not?
I pulled up to my hotel in complete darkness. My head was pounding from exhaustion and hunger. Once I took care of my immediate needs, I went to the front desk to figure out how close I was to the falls. I would not have a lot of time in the morning, but I was right there. I had to check out my options.
To my surprise, Jackson Falls was right across the street! All I needed to do was get up super early in the morning to walk over and enjoy the scenery before heading to my appointment.
The next morning, I put on my business suit and off I went to explore. I hopped the fence, walked through the grass in my heels, and tried not to slip. I must have appeared quite comical wobbling around in my suit jacket, snapping pictures with my iPhone.
I had to be cognizant of the time. However, I got to kick off my day by a pretty, little waterfall. The lesson learned? Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. With a little planning, a little luck, a little passion, and a little spontaneity, life can be amazing. Bucket list. Check.
