80-ton boulder collapses at park after 104 years, smashing a walkway but injuring no one

In a surprising turn of events on October 18, 2026, an 80-ton granite boulder collapsed at Polar Caves Park in Rumney, New Hampshire, smashing a wooden walkway and its safety rails. Fortunately, this incident resulted in no injuries. The boulder's fall is likely due to weather-related erosion. Park authorities are now assessing the situation and implementing repair plans to allow for a safe return of visitors in spring 2027.