Ron Guilmette

Squam Lake, Islands of Ron Guilmette

Located in the scenic heart of New Hampshire just south of the White Mountains and a few miles northwest of the much larger Lake Winnipesaukee, Squam Lake has served as a quiet summertime destination for New Englanders for more than a century. Made popular as the filming location for the movie “On Golden Pond” in 1981, the lake was originally known by Native Americans as Keeseenunknipee, meaning “the goose lake in the highlands,” and by the early 19th century was given another Abenaki name, “Asquam”, meaning “water”, which was later shortened to its present name, Squam. Based upon the success of his 2014 book, The Islands of Winnipesaukee, author Ron Guilmette began a kayak adventure to visit all 30-plus islands located on Squam, documenting his journey with stunning photographs of all the unique locations around the lake, plus dozens of aerial images taken from a helicopter and with the use of a drone. The Islands of Squam Lake captures the wonderful flora and fauna native throughout the islands…a testament to the natural serenity that can be found quietly paddling around its waters. For those who are familiar with the area, this book will serve as a source of reflection and fond remembrance of your visit. For those who have never enjoyed Squam Lake, this book is an invitation to visit and begin your own adventures!