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Spring

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

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

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

Waterfalls and Covered Bridges in the Western White Mountains

March 2, 2020

NH waterfalls

There’s a reason people come from near and far to see the majestic beauty of the White Mountains. Nestled between the granite peaks that jut out from the earth, you’ll find hundreds of rivers, brooks, waterfalls, and historic wooden covered bridges. Instead of sending your friends a postcard featuring one of New Hampshire’s iconic covered […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Attractions, Fall, Hiking, Multigenerational Travel, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round Tagged With: Covered Bridges, Waterfalls

Death & Taxes: Murder Mystery Weekend in April

February 12, 2020

The 11th annual Murder Mystery Weekend in the Western White Mountains scheduled for April has been postponed. This year, our theme is “Death & Taxes,” where a “snitch” informs the I.R.S of tax evasion and a mysterious death occurs. Channel the likes of  Sherlock Holmes and help solve this crime! “No, the I.R.S agent does […]

Filed Under: Dining, Events, Family Fun, Lodging, Multigenerational Travel, Spring Tagged With: Murder Mystery

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

Everything is Sweet at Fadden’s Maple Syrup

April 30, 2019

Maple Sugaring Season

For over 120 years, Fadden’s General Store has been producing award-winning maple syrup for the western White Mountains. Like most early settlers in the White Mountains, the Fadden Family harvested maple sap and sugar to consume and trade for supplies. James H. Fadden and his wife, Ida, opened Fadden’s General Store in 1896. It wasn’t […]

Filed Under: Dining, Events, Family Fun, Multigenerational Travel, Relaxing, Shopping, Spring, Year Round Tagged With: Family Business, Maple Sugaring, Maple Syrup

One of Kind Lodging in the Western White Mountains

April 2, 2019

Safe, Friendly Hostel Lincoln NH

As one of the top travel destinations in New Hampshire, the western White Mountains certainly has its fair share of hotels, condos, and campgrounds. But, did you know it is also home to some non-traditional unique lodgings that you won’t find anywhere else? Make your lodging your next destination on your next visit to the […]

Filed Under: Fall, Lodging, Multigenerational Travel, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round Tagged With: Caboose, Cottages, Glamping, Hostel, Huts

Sugar Hill: New Hampshire’s Best Kept Secret

March 21, 2019

Lupines NH

With a population of just over 500 people, it’s easy to overlook the small mountain town of Sugar Hill as you drive north through Franconia to Littleton up I-93. But, this small town packs a real punch. Sugar Hill may be New Hampshire’s newest town, but its history runs deep in the western White Mountains. […]

Filed Under: Dining, Events, Fall, Living Here, Multigenerational Travel, Shopping, Spring, Summer, Year Round Tagged With: Autumn Celebration, Harman's Cheese, Lupine Festival, Polly's Pancake Parlor

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

Live and Play in the Western White Mountains

December 5, 2018

skiing on a mountain

You know what they say, “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” We feel the same way about living and working in the Western White Mountains. If you live where you play, then you’ll never want to leave! Just ask many of our locals who came from afar […]

Filed Under: Ask The Locals, Fall, Hiking, Living Here, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round Tagged With: Buying a Home, Living in the Western White Mountains

Choo, Choo, All Aboard the White Mountain Train Express

August 14, 2018

Clarks Trading Post Train

For a smaller region in northern New Hampshire, the western White Mountains has four vintage passenger trains open to the public. Whether you’re a four-year-old Thomas the Train super fan or a 64-year-old retired train conductor, you’ll love all the trains we have in town. Hop on board the Café Lafayette Dinner Train for an […]

Filed Under: Dining, Fall, Lodging, Multigenerational Travel, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round Tagged With: Caboose Lodging, Clark's Trading Post, Dinner Train, Hobo Railroad, Winter Train

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

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

The Dead Man’s Hand: Murder Mystery Weekend in April

March 7, 2018

Murder Mystery Suspects

Join us on April 7-8, 2018 for our 9th annual Murder Mystery Weekend in the Western White Mountains. This year, our theme is “The Dead Man’s Hand,” where a poker game ends in cold-blooded murder. Channel the likes of Scooby Doo, Gibbs and the rest of the NCIS team, and Sherlock Holmes and solve the […]

Filed Under: Dining, Events, Family Fun, Lodging, Multigenerational Travel, Spring Tagged With: All Ages, Attractions, Free Event, Murder Mystery, Spring, What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay

Area Events

January 16, 2017

lincoln parade

The Western White Mountains host many events throughout the year. Don’t miss out on all the fun!

Filed Under: Events, Fall, Family Fun, Multigenerational Travel, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round Tagged With: 4th of July, Craft Festival, Events, Highland Games, Journey to the North Pole, Murdery Mystery, New England Brewfest, Rubber Ducky Regatta

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