NEW HAMPSHIRE

Well, not quite as White as their name would suggest actually. These mountains are so colourful. In spring they are awash in the season’s freshest green, which deepens in summer. In autumn, the White Mountains are ablaze in fiery reds, yellows and oranges, just as the first dustings of snow grace the highest summits, hinting of winter and the season that gave these mountains their name.

A little bit more about The White Mountains

If you close your eyes you might just be able to imagine a place where mother nature strolls through blue sky and waterfalls, vast mountain ranges and stunning lakeside scenery. Welcome to the White Mountain area of New Hampshire, one of America’s major year-round vacation destinations with charming New England villages, as well as just about every outdoor sports and recreational activity imaginable.

Amazingly, the White Mountain National Forest registers more visitors annually than Yellowstone and Yosemite combined. But with almost 800,000 acres, the National Forest never seems crowded!

The White Mountains have been a popular vacation destination for over a century. From the late 1800s to the 1940s, wealthy families from all over the United States built homes here to enjoy the pollen-free air. More recently, the area has become a mecca for active outdoor enthusiasts. It offers some of the best skiing and hiking in New England. In addition, many other sports and recreational activities are readily accessible - golf, tennis, biking, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, and dog sledding are all easily available.

The White Mountains National Forest Ranger Station in Bethlehem has maps and lots of additional information. The scenery is fabulous at all times of the year, but especially during the fall foliage season, when the mountains are ablaze with autumn colours. The area also boasts many excellent restaurants, both casual and "gourmet." catering to all tastes.

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