Sometimes called the “Yankee Shangri-La,” Waterville Valley is a hidden gem nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Besides its ski resort, surprises await those who venture beyond its slopes and town square. While most of these are natural Easter eggs, a mountain bike path appropriately named The Stone Tower possesses one of the most unusual man-made structures in the entire state. Is the monument the remnant of an old fortress, an ancient watchtower, or the world’s largest chess rook? None of the above. It’s actually a product from…
