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Outdoor

The Best Backcountry Trails for Outdoor Fun in the White Mountains

January 7, 2021

winter trail

  Winter is officially here in the Western White Mountains and we’re ready to play. Our ski resorts are open and so is our extensive trail network for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and fat biking. Bundle up and hit the trails for some winter outdoor fun. The Glades at Loon Mountain and Cannon Mountain If […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Hiking, Outdoor, Winter Tagged With: Adventure, backcountry, Cross Country Skiing, glades, hike, outdoor activities, outdoor fun, ski, Skiing, Snowshoeing, What to Do, white mountains, Winter, winter adventure, Winter Hiking

How to Dress for Each Season in the Western White Mountains

December 10, 2020

winter clothes

The White Mountains of New Hampshire is home to diverse and sometimes challenging weather. Mount Washington on the eastern side of the White Mountains is home to the most extreme weather observatory on Earth. First opened in 1870, the Mt. Washington Observatory has experienced some crazy weather, like below zero temperature in the height of […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Ask The Locals, Fall, Hiking, Outdoor, Spring, Summer, Winter Tagged With: Fall, how to dress, seasons, Spring, Summer, summer heat, weather, What to Wear, white mountains, Winter, winter cold

The Western White Mountains Winter Resource Guide

December 10, 2020

winter wonderland

Winter is right around the corner in the Western White Mountains. The temperatures have dropped, and the local ski resorts have started to make snow. The New Year will be here before you know it, and this winter will be like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things this year, and winter in […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Attractions, Dining, Family Fun, Outdoor, Winter Tagged With: Adventure, Cannon Mountain, covid-19 precautions, family vacation, lift tickets, Loon Mountain, ski resorts, ski trip, stay safe, white mountains, Winter, winter activities, winter guide, winter resources

Explore the White Mountains with your camera and win prizes!

October 30, 2020

Here’s your chance to explore White Mountain back roads and small towns, support local businesses and win prizes with the White Mountains 100-Mile Challenge. The six chambers and associations of the White Mountains region have collaborated to create the White Mountains 100-Mile Challenge, an exhilarating new way to explore the White Mountains, take photos and […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Attractions, Dining, Events, Family Fun, Hiking, Indoor, Lodging, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Relaxing, Shopping, Winter Tagged With: 100 mile challenge, Adventure, discover, explore, Fall, Family Fun, prizes, What to Do, white mountains, win, win prizes, Winter

From the Local Experts: The Best Winter Activities in the Western White Mountains

October 21, 2020

backcountry skiing

As soon as the snow starts falling, the Western White Mountains turn into a winter wonderland. People come from near and far to enjoy its abundance of incredible outdoor activities. With several top-rated ski resorts within the region, alpine skiing and snowboarding are often a major attraction. While the ski resorts are still planning to […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Hiking, Outdoor, Winter Tagged With: Adventure, backcountry, cross country, hiking, Seasonal Activities, Snowshoeing, Winter

5 Best Fall Activities in the Western White Mountains

September 17, 2020

artist bluff

There is no question that 2020 has been an interesting year, but there is one thing that we can count on, and that’s another beautiful fall foliage season in the Western White Mountains. Peak foliage is just around the corner, and you’ll want to start planning all your favorite fall activities. Hop in your car […]

Filed Under: Dining, Fall, Family Fun, Featured, Hiking, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor Tagged With: Brew, Brewery, Dinner Train, Fall, Mountain Biking, Seasonal Activities, Train Ride, What to Do, Winery

Top 12 Selfie Spots in the Western White Mountains

July 24, 2020

chutters

If you didn’t take a selfie, were you really there? Love them or hate them, selfies are here to stay thanks to social media. Instagram is full of beautiful, drool-worthy photos from around the world. Make all your friends jealous with your amazing selfies from the Western White Mountains. The region is home to stunning […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Attractions, Dining, Fall, Family Fun, Indoor, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round Tagged With: Adventure, Selfie Spots

Loon Mountain Resort: Family-Friendly Fun Without the Snow

May 26, 2020

loon mountain biking

Frequently named as one of the best ski resorts in the East, Loon Mountain Resort is home to over 370 skiable acres in the Western White Mountains. During the snowy winter months, thousands of people visit the family-friendly ski resort to learn to ski, to nail a backflip in the terrain park, or earn first tracks on a fresh powder […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Family Fun, Hiking, Outdoor, Summer Tagged With: Adventure, Caves, Loon Mountain, Seasonal Activities, Summer, What to Do

Pitch a Tent in the Western White Mountains

April 13, 2020

lincoln nh koa

Picture this. The birds are chirping as the early morning light shimmers through your tent. You stretch your arms wide and slowly roll out of your sleeping bag as you take a deep breath of fresh mountain air. The morning air is still cool, so you put on your favorite sweatshirt as you start the […]

Filed Under: Fall, Family Fun, Hiking, Lodging, Outdoor, Spring, Summer Tagged With: Campgrounds, Camping, RV Park

Gift Cards

March 25, 2020

artist bluff franconia notch

Support your favorite small businesses by purchasing a gift card to use later! We’ve created a list of our members who offer online gift cards to make your shopping easier. If you see one that’s missing, please let us know. Email [email protected] Alpine Adventures Lincoln, NH Balanced Rock Bodyworks Lincoln, NH Burgeon Outdoor Lincoln, NH […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Attractions, Dining, Fall, Family Fun, Featured, Hiking, Indoor, Living Here, Lodging, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Relaxing, Shopping, Spring, Summer, Uncategorized, Winter, Year Round Tagged With: Gift Cards

Health & Travel Update

March 17, 2020

Granite State Visitor Code of Conduct As New Hampshire continues to flex open businesses and recreation, it’s important to recognize that we’re all responsible for keeping each other safe and healthy. Do your part by following our Granite State Visitor Code of Conduct. Know Before You Go Have a Plan – think about where you […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Ask The Locals, Attractions, Dining, Events, Fall, Family Fun, Featured, Hiking, Indoor, Living Here, Lodging, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Relaxing, Shopping, Spring, Summer, Uncategorized, Winter, Year Round

Winter Adventures for Non-Skiers

January 15, 2020

white mountain snow tubing

During the winter months, the western White Mountains becomes a mecca for skiers and snowboarders looking for affordable, world-class skiing. Both Loon Mountain and Cannon Mountain are family-friendly ski resorts offering exceptional skiing, but not everyone skis or snowboards, and that’s okay. There’s plenty of winter activities for non-skiers and skiers alike in the western […]

Filed Under: Attractions, Dining, Family Fun, Featured, Indoor, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Winter Tagged With: Brewery, Ice Castle, Ice Skating, Snow Tubing, Snowshoe, Spa, Tram, Winery, Zipline

Things To Do When You’re Here for the Ice Castles

December 9, 2019

alpine adventures winter zipline

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Ice Castles are back again for its sixth season in New Hampshire. Since 2014, the famous Ice Castles have attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors every winter to explore over 20 million pounds of frozen features. Now located in North Woodstock with a permanent location, Ice […]

Filed Under: Attractions, Dining, Family Fun, Featured, Indoor, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Shopping, Winter Tagged With: Brewery, Chutters Candy Counter, Ice Skating, Snow Tubing, Winery, Zipline

Burgeon: Sewing a New Economy in Lincoln

November 10, 2019

Burgeon Outdoor Jacket

Like many New England towns, Lincoln was once a bustling mill town with sawmills, a pulp and paper mill, and the largest logging railroad in New England. Over the decades, the mills closed, and hotels were built around the ski mountain. The economy turned from manufacturing to tourism. But one determined company is working to […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Living Here, Outdoor, Shopping, Year Round Tagged With: Local Made, Made in Lincoln, Outdoor Clothing

Ice Castles New Hampshire: A Frozen Wonderland

October 25, 2019

ice castle lincoln nh

During the dark and snowy New England winter months, it can be tough to adventure outside into the cold. Unless you’re a skier or snowboarder, you might think winter is best spent reading a book next to the fireplace until the mercury starts to rise again in the spring. But, the famous Ice Castles in […]

Filed Under: Attractions, Family Fun, Featured, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Winter Tagged With: Ice Castle

23rd Annual (and Almost Famous) Rubber Ducky Regatta

July 29, 2019

23rd Annual (almost!) World Famous Labor Day Rubber Ducky Regatta takes place on Monday, September 2nd!  This is one event you won’t want to “duck out on”! The Western White Mountains Chamber of Commerce held its 23rd Annual (Almost) World Famous Labor Day Rubber Ducky Regatta, on Monday Sept. 2  at Cascade Park. Over 1,500 […]

Filed Under: Events, Fall, Family Fun, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor Tagged With: Rubber Ducky Regatta

Geological Family Attractions

July 10, 2019

The Basin

The western White Mountains are home to some of the best natural geological features in New England. When the glaciers melted during the last Ice Age over 50,000 years ago, they carved out much of the White Mountains as we know it today. As the glaciers receded, they deposited granite boulders creating caves in many […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Attractions, Fall, Family Fun, Hiking, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Relaxing, Spring, Summer Tagged With: Basin, Caves, Flume Gorge, Lost River Gorge

Franconia Notch Recreational Path: Four Season Fun – Summer

July 9, 2019

Franconia Notch Bike Path

Explore the best of Franconia by bike or foot this summer. Running the length of Franconia Notch State Park, the 8.7-mile paved Franconia Notch Recreation Path passes by several of the Western White Mountain’s best attractions. Break a sweat, dip your toes in the cool waters of Echo Lake, and visit some of New Hampshire’s […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Fall, Hiking, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Relaxing, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round Tagged With: Artist Bluff, Cannon Tram, Echo Lake, Franconia Notch, Parking, Ski Museum

Relax and Meditate with Mountain Top Yoga

June 27, 2019

mountain top yoga

Whether you’ve come to the mountains to climb New Hampshire’s highest peaks or to just rest and relax, you can stretch your tired muscles and escape the daily grind with a little yoga. Recent research suggests that practicing yoga outside as many benefits for your mind, body, and spiritual health. The Western White Mountains are […]

Filed Under: Events, Fall, Hiking, Indoor, Living Here, Outdoor, Relaxing, Summer, Winter, Year Round Tagged With: Barre, Boot Camp, Fitness Classes, Indoor Yoga, Kids Yoga, Mountain Top Yoga

Loon Mountain Ministry: Bringing God Outdoors

January 29, 2019

Loon Mountain Ministry Mountaintop Service

Marcus Corey grew up on the small ski slopes of Titcomb Mountain in Farmington, Maine. As the son of a part-time pastor, he found God through his love of the outdoors. Fast forward a few years, Marcus and his new wife moved to Jackman, Maine where he was the retreat director at Moose River Outpost, […]

Filed Under: Events, Fall, Living Here, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round Tagged With: Loon Mountain, Ministry, Mountaintop Service, Ski Mountain Chaplain

10 Reasons to Make Your Ski Day a Ski Weekend

January 9, 2019

loon skiing

Filed Under: Adventure, Attractions, Dining, Hiking, Lodging, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Winter Tagged With: Apres Ski, Breweries, Health and Fitness, Ice Skating, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Wineries, Winter Hiking

Ask the Locals – Fall Edition

October 4, 2018

franconia notch foliage

Autumn is one of the best times to visit the western White Mountains of New Hampshire. The temperature has dropped, the air is crisp, and the leaves have turned into a kaleidoscope of colors. While many people just look at fall as the time between ski season, fall is a great time to explore the […]

Filed Under: Ask The Locals, Dining, Events, Fall, Family Fun, Hiking, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor Tagged With: Best Place to See Leaves, Fall Events, Favorite Fall Activity, Favorite Hikes, Favorite Place to Eat, Polly's Pancake Parlor, Things to do on a Cold Day

Fall Fun in the Western White Mountains

September 11, 2018

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Soon the leaves will change color, and the temperature will drop. You’ll take out the sweaters and boots and make sure there’s plenty of space for pictures on your camera. Fall is one of the best times to visit the western White Mountains. It’s the perfect time for a drive through the White Mountains National […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Events, Fall, Family Fun, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor Tagged With: Cannon Tram, Craft Fair, Fall Foliage, Kancamagus Highway, White Mountains Crush Festival, Zipline

Ask the Locals – Summer Edition

August 14, 2018

lincoln summer

With the mercury climbing in the city, it’s a great time to plan an escape to the mountains. The western White Mountains are perfect for a weekend or weeklong adventure for all ages with waterparks, hiking, and delicious food and drink options. Let two of our longtime locals tell you a few of their favorite […]

Filed Under: Ask The Locals, Dining, Hiking, Outdoor, Summer Tagged With: Dining, Ice Cream, Lakes and Rivers, Summer Activities, Summer HIkes, Swimming Holes, Walks and Hikes

Lace Up: Hiking the Western White Mountains

July 5, 2018

lincoln summer

Every year, millions of people discover the beauty of the western White Mountains by foot. With incredible panoramic views, classic New England hiking trails, and beautiful native wildlife, the area has become a popular year-round destination. Summer is the perfect time to get out on the trails – the days are long, the temperatures are […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Ask The Locals, Fall, Hiking, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Relaxing, Spring, Summer, Year Round Tagged With: Beaver Brook Cascades, Black Pond, Bridal Veil Falls, Franconia Falls, Indian Head, Lincoln Woods, Mt. Flume, Mt. Garfield, Mt. Pemigewasset, Mt. Tecumseh

Not Your Average Brewfest

April 30, 2018

Brewfest Tent - Loon Mountain

Celebrate the start of summer with the ultimate craft beer festival at New England Brewfest. Nestled in the White Mountains, you’ll have a stunning background to sip one of your favorite beers… Or your favorite beer of the moment as there are over 100 different beers on tap!

Filed Under: Events, Lodging, Outdoor, Summer Tagged With: New England Brewfest

Ask the Locals – Spring Edition

April 16, 2018

fishing on the river

Spring in the White Mountains is a beautiful time of the year. The temperature starts to rise, the flowers start blooming, but you’ll still be able to find some snow left for the last turns of the ski season. The summer crowds have yet to arrive, so you’ll have much of the area to yourself.

Filed Under: Ask The Locals, Dining, Hiking, Indoor, Lodging, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Relaxing, Spring Tagged With: Bucket List, Favorite Restaurant, Favorite Spring Activity, Indoor Activities, Rainy Day, Seasonal Activities, Spring, Yoga

Family Getaways in the Western White Mountains for the Whole Family

March 16, 2018

family fun hiking

The western White Mountains of New Hampshire are an incredible year-round destination for family getaways. Home to some of the best skiing in New England, scenic hiking, and lots of great family-friendly activities, there’s plenty to keep you busy for a couple of days to several weeks. Multigenerational travel continues to become more popular, especially […]

Filed Under: Dining, Fall, Family Fun, Indoor, Lodging, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round Tagged With: Multigenerational Vacations, What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay

Ask the Locals – Winter Activity Edition

January 26, 2018

Loon Mountain

Filed Under: Adventure, Ask The Locals, Attractions, Dining, Family Fun, Indoor, Lodging, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Relaxing, Winter Tagged With: Drinks and Dinner, Indoor Winter Activity, Outdoor Winter Activity, Seasonal Activities

Holiday Traditions

November 20, 2017

picking a christmas tree

It’s the perfect time to carry on traditions or start new ones and there’s no better place to get in the holiday spirit than the Western White Mountains. You’ll find snow covered mountains and slopes for skiing, ice skating rinks and horse drawn carriages for traditional winter experiences, a good old fashioned general store and […]

Filed Under: Events, Family Fun, Lodging, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Winter Tagged With: Christmas Eve, Christmas Tree Weekends, The Rocks Estate, Tree Lighting Service, Woodstock Winter Festival

Winter is Coming!

November 8, 2017

winter

The leaves have all fallen off the trees after a beautiful showing from Mother Nature and the temperatures are starting to fall. This is a sure sign Winter is Coming! Cannon Mountain and Loon Mountain both fired up the snow guns to start creating winter with goals to open in the next couple weeks. It’s […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Lodging, Outdoor, Winter Tagged With: Cannon Mountain, Lodging, Loon Mountain, Packages, Skiing

Fall Foliage Season

September 27, 2017

mountains

The Western White Mountains is home to some pretty amazing scenery the fall foliage season is one of the best times to take in the scenery. The mountains are transformed with an array of colors and the rivers glisten in the fall sun creating picture perfect backdrops for photos.

Filed Under: Adventure, Attractions, Dining, Events, Fall, Family Fun, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor Tagged With: Clark's Trading Post, Close Dates, Harvest Time Express, Hobo Railroad, Lost River Gorge, Oktoberfest, Polar Caves

NH Highland Games

September 6, 2017

highland games

The 42nd NH Highland Games and Festival at Loon Mountain Resort are quickly approaching.  The air will be filled with the sounds of bagpipes and you’ll see a lot of tartan out and about town. This event is one of the biggest Scottish gatherings in the Northeast with over 60 clans and societies taking part […]

Filed Under: Events, Fall, Family Fun, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor Tagged With: Event Schedule, Highland Games, Parking, Tickets, What to Wear

Father’s Day Fun & Deals

June 14, 2017

family on a train

Father’s Day is this weekend and while you can get him the tradition gifts like ties, golf balls, or “World’s Greatest Dad” t-shirts, we’ve come up with a few other ideas for you. Some dad’s like to get out explore the woods, enjoy a day with the family or seek high adventure thrills, while others […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Attractions, Family Fun, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Summer Tagged With: Deals, Franconia Falls

Welcome to the Basecamp of the White Mountains!

January 20, 2017

ski lift night sky

Lincoln, Woodstock, & Franconia Notch, New Hampshire

Filed Under: Ask The Locals, Attractions, Family Fun, Indoor, Multigenerational Travel, Outdoor, Year Round Tagged With: Basecamp

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