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If you’re one of many who fly into Manchester Airport to visit this NH vacation spot, you’ll likely drive right past one of the more spectacular hikes in America – the Franconia Ridge Loop. Located in the White Mountains National Forest, this potentially rewarding trail is more dangerous than it looks, but unlike some of New Hampshire’s more tree-shrouded ascents, it offers spectacular views that continue as the hike progresses.
The Balsams‘ reputation as a luxury hotel sometimes overshadows one of its other advantages: affordability. Rick Toland, director of Golf and Tennis at this New Hampshire resort, notes that there are perks included with each night’s stay. If you just stay a single night you get full use of all the resort’s formidable facilities, and you get it for two days. Read More
The Nansen jump attracted Olympic Trials in the 30s.
When the Nansen Ski Jump went up on the Berlin/Milan line in New Hampshire, not far from this New England Resort, it was the tallest ski-jump tower in the U.S. That was 1938. Wikipedia.org lists the jump’s frame height at over 170 feet with a vertical drop of 225 feet. The first Olympic Trials occurred there that same year. Read More
NH resort goers and vacationers will sometimes tell you northern New Hampshire is almost like a whole ‘nother country, and actually, parts of it once were. Today this New England vacation hotspot offers a different kind of independence….the chance to disappear into the woods on an all-terrain vehicle. Read More
Ed Sanders' Unimog makes a break for Hell Gate with "hostage" on board.
“The location and directions should be kept secret,” writes New Hampshire expedition lover Ed Sanders conspiratorially. “If you try it in much less than a Unimog, you might not get back. Also, if everyone went there it would ruin the place.” Read More
Apart from the natural beauty of the Great North Woods that surround this New England resort and the wilderness that attract so many visitors to New Hampshire, there are some other little places in and around this far north region that are worth checking out while travelling here. These attractions are a nice diversion and are sure to add some local spice to your trip. Read More
When it comes to the hunt for things to do in northern New Hampshire, moose are top prey. Most of the folks who seek them out, however, do so peaceably. There’s nothing quite like seeing the giant beasts for the first time, and coming home with the “trophy” of a good telephoto image. Read More
Folks seeking fun things to do in New Hampshire this spring may be able to do them earlier than expected. The state’s mild winter marked yet another milestone on the path to its end this week, and this one is record-breaking.
Lake Winnipesaukee’s yearly “ice-out” came earlier than it ever has in recorded history: 2:00 p.m. on March 24. Read More
In northern New Hampshire, snow usually covers the ground from early December through late March, making this New England Resort and the rest of New Hampshire a perfect destination for winter activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. Another increasingly popular winter sport is snowshoeing, and the well-groomed snowshoe trails at this New Hampshire ski spot are some of the best in the state. Read More
Broomball is an increasingly popular ice rink sport that originated in Canada but now has a firm foothold in the U.S. Unlike hockey, it requires no skating ability; you play in shoes, and use a ball rather than a puck. At this New Hampshire hotel, broomball is generally played in the late afternoon, though some contests occur at 8 p.m. The games are complimentary…some organized with staff help and others more spontaneous. Read More
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