Steve Beal Sr.
I am just a man. I am a father, a son, and a husband. I am a homemaker, caretaker, coach, writer, speaker, and photographer. I love God. I love my family. I love my country. God has blessed my family and I, and I am eternally grateful. Author of Generation Jumping: Losing those who are not lost. Downtime with my family is about as good as it gets for me. Being outdoors in nature, among the animals and the wilderness, the Created, comes pretty close. Baseball, followed by hockey, are my two favorite sports, with several others a close third. I would rather do it right the first time. Honesty, respect, and integrity are virtues that I hold dear, so I call it like I see it. Before we as a society attempt to re-define these words, I will be here telling the raw truth.
Abrams Pond 2018
We were fortunate enough to get to Abrams Pond again this year. We had lots of downtime with family and enjoyed a gorgeous week of humidity-free summer weather.
Camping Adventure 2018
Days 1-11. Maine. Hastings Campground. Martin Stream Campground. Schoodic Woods Campground. This year, for some reason, the twins and I decided to do a Camping Adventure 2018. We had never camped for more than 2…
Camping Adventure 2018 D11
Day eleven. Acadia National Park. Schoodic Woods Campground. The last day of our camping adventure was day eleven. The morning started cool and sunny. We decided that our last day at Schoodic Woods would be a little…
Camping Adventure 2018 D10
Day ten. Acadia National Park. Schoodic Woods Campground.
After dark on night number nine some clues of what was to come started to show themselves. Around 8 pm, the kids and I started noticing some lightning flashing away off in the distance. As night nine became day ten, the thunder had started and a storm was closing in.
Camping Adventure 2018 D8
Day eight. Acadia National Park. Schoodic Woods Campground.
We woke up to a foggy, wet morning on day eight. The kids got up and rode their bikes around Loop A several times.
Camping Adventure 2018 D7
Day seven. Acadia National Park. Schoodic Woods Campground.
On day seven we broke down our camp at Martin Stream Campground before heading to Acadia National Park and Schoodic Woods Campground. Before we said goodbye to my wife we stopped in Buckfield, Maine for another lunch at Buck-It Pub & Grill.
Camping Adventure 2018 D6
Day six. Turner, Maine. Martin Stream Campground.
We rented canoes on day six, and it was a blast! We meandered out through Martin Stream into the bigger water of the Nezinscot River.
Camping Adventure 2018 D5
Day Five. Turner, Maine. Martin Stream Campground.
We had a sunny, quiet morning along Martin Stream. We had lobster and steamers, with corn on the cob, and assorted pasta salads put on by the campground for lunch.
Camping Adventure 2018 D4
Day four. Turner, Maine. Martin Stream Campground.
We got up after another overnight with heavy rain and packed up a wet tent. We drove east to Buckfield, Maine and met my wife at Buck-It Pub & Grill for lunch before checking into Martin Stream Campground.
GOFFSTOWN, NH WINTER SNOWFALL 2017-2018
Winter Snowfall 2017-2018 (starts with the first snowfall of the season) November 13: 2″. NOVEMBER TOTAL: 2.0″ ( 2.0″) December 09: 5.5″ December 12: 3″ (8.5″) December 18: 1″ (9.5″) December 22: 5.5″ (15″) December…
Camping Adventure 2018 D3
Day three. White Mountains National Forest. Hastings Campground.
Camping Adventure 2018 D2
Day two. White Mountains National Forest. Hastings Campground.
Camping Adventure 2018 D9
Day nine. Acadia National Park. Schoodic Woods Campground.
On day nine we woke up and cooked breakfast in camp. Then we went into Winter Harbor to take showers and get cleaned up.
Camping Adventure 2018 D1
Day one. White Mountains National Forest. Camp set up just before the rain. Showers tore through the valley and the winds kicked up ahead of their arrival, which made getting the rain fly attached to…
Takakkaw Falls (Yoho NP)
There are some places that just grab your attention like few others. Takakkaw Falls in Yoho National Park is one of those places for me.
British Columbia Road Trips
Even though we ended up at some wonderful destinations during our trip to British Columbia, there were a lot of hours spent on the road. Every morning we left our home base in Salmon Arm,…
Hell’s Gate
Hell’s Gate is an impressive display of power, both in terms of water and wind. On the Fraser River, where two mountain ranges meet, the scope of this place is deceiving.
Natural Bridge (Yoho NP)
I guess I don’t have a bucket list really, but if I did, seeing Yoho National Park would be on it. I was fortunate enough to visit the park for a portion of one day.…
4th of July Family Baseball
At one of my favorite locations in the area, we gathered to play some baseball on the 4th of July. Five of the six kids, my wife, and I, all took some batting practice in…
Separate Ways
Last night I awoke from a deep sleep with words spilling from what’s left of the corners of my mind. I laid awake in bed for an hour or two and recited words to myself as I formulated thoughts. This morning I knew I would have some time to sit and put something together. And this, from the perspective of a young boy, with some twenty plus years of adult insight, is what I came up with.
Farm League Fun
I began coaching youth baseball back in the mid-1990’s. Over the years I have had more fun being a part of teams and interacting with parents, coaches, players, and opponents than I could ever recount.
Goffstown Grizzlies Baseball 2018: Season End
The media covered it all. Social media has shared it, posted it, messaged about it, commented on it, and talked up one side and down the other about the game. The community showed up. Little leaguers dreamt. Players past and future all ached for a big hit. Students were noticeably immense. Parents glowed, they wished the pain to carry, then they returned from the glorious trip’s end. Coaches planned, paced, and in the end tipped their caps. Town sports. Team sports. Competition. Ultimately, it was all about the kids. As it should be.
Goffstown Grizzlies Baseball 2018 Final Round
Goffstown got great pitching, some big hits, and was patient at the plate in earning a 5-1 win over the Kennett Eagles. With the win, the Grizzlies advanced to the Division II State Championship game where they will meet the defending State Champs from Portsmouth on Monday evening at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester at 7:00 pm.
Goffstown Grizzlies Baseball 2018 Semi-Final Round
#2 Goffstown was able to beat #15 Pembroke in the Preliminary round and advanced to play #7 Windham on Saturday. Goffstown got some timely hitting and great pitching en route to beating the Windham Jaguars…