This is part 2 of 2 in the blog about our early October visitors. In this blog, we enjoyed a large corn maze in the shape of a Chipmunk, and a visit to a famously photographed Maine Lighthouse.
THE CORN MAZE! We took a ride to the Coppal House Farm in Lee, New Hampshire to enjoy the corn maze! This was only the second time Tom and I have gone through a corn maze and it was a lot of fun. His sister Lisa and hubby, Greg visited in early October, and we thought the corn maze would be a fun thing to do.The temperature outside was in the 60s, and it was sunny with a beautiful blue sky, making for the perfect experience.
(Tom and Rob take a wrong turn)
THE CHIPMUNK CORN MAZE!
For the last 22 years, Coppal House Farm, in Lee, New Hampshire, owned and run by John and Carol Hutton, has proudly been “getting people lost” with their themed corn maze. And this year is no different.
Designed to look like a chipmunk with an acorn, this year's 6-acre maze boasts stalks of corn 8-9 feet high and opened on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 
CLUES TO DIRECTIONS - The maze comes with an additional challenge in the form of trivia that can be found in mailboxes throughout the corn maze: answer correctly and you will be guided in the right direction, but answer incorrectly, you will be sent in the wrong direction.
“(The trivia) works for little kids," said Hannah Bendroth, a farm manager at Coppal House Farms. "It works for the older generations, and it’s meant to help you find your way through the maze. It’s a fun way to incorporate some education into going through the corn maze.”
WHO KNEW? Chipmunks have five dark stripes on their backs and sides, separated by lighter bands of cream or white fur
FARM INFO- Coppal House Farm 118 North River Rd, Lee, NH, Website: www.nhcornmaze.com/corn-maze-home Contact: 603-659-3572
LIGHTHOUSE AND BEACH STOP! - We drove to York, Maine and they enjoyed Long Sands Beach, and then the most photographed lighthouse in Maine, Nubble Light. For that trip, our canine kids, Jimmy, Joey and Roger came along.
(Photo: Lisa and Greg at Nubble Light)
ABOUT NUBBLE LIGHT - Located in scenic York, Maine, Nubble Lighthouse (formally known as Cape Neddick Light Station) is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. It sits just off the mainland on Nubble Island and can be viewed by visitors from Sohier Park. "The Nubble", as many locals refer to it, stands as an iconic symbol of Maine's maritime history.
(Photos: Nubble Lighthouse, the most photographed Maine lighthouse, and Lisa and Tom)
NUBBLE LIGHT'S HISTORY - In the late 1870's, the decision was made to construct a lighthouse along the rough shoreline in York after numerous boat wreckages. In 1878, Congress appropriated $15,000 to begin the construction of a lighthouse off the coast of York. By July 1, 1879, the Cape Neddick Light Station was illuminated using a fourth-order Fresnel lens.
From the moment the tower was lit for the first time, the Nubble Lighthouse played an important role in guiding ships through the perilous waters. The light itself is visible for 13 nautical miles and helped mariners navigate around the reefs and shoals.
For over a century, the Nubble was manned by 13 different lighthouse keepers and their families, who lived on the island. The keepers ensured that the light was operational and maintained the structure during harsh New England coastal conditions.
In 1985, the Nubble Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its historical significance and architectural beauty.
For over a century, the Nubble was manned by 13 different lighthouse keepers and their families, who lived on the island. The keepers ensured that the light was operational and maintained the structure during harsh New England coastal conditions.
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