New Hampshire - White Mountains, Conway, Lincoln & The Flume Gorge

New Hampshire - White Mountains, Conway, Lincoln & The Flume Gorge The state New Hampshire is mother nature at her best. Think mountains, rivers and lots of forest. We spent a week exploring this beautiful part of America, hiking in gorges, taking chairlifts high in the mountains and tubing on lazy rivers. Cranmore Mountain Resort Take a relaxing seven-minute ride to the top of the mountain on Cranmore’s four-passenger summit chairlift. After reaching the top, breathe in the fresh mountain air and take in the stunning views of the surrounding Mt. Washington Valley. Check out the resort website for more details - https://cranmore.com/ Loon Mountain Nestled in the White Mountain National Forest, this mountain resort is a hikers and mountain bikers heaven. We took the White Mountain Express Gondola up the mountain (1738 vertical feet) to the summit of Loon Peak, for some incredible mountain views. Check out the resort website for more details - https://www.loonmtn.com/ The Flume Gorge This was one of the best things we did in New Hampshire. Discovered in 1808, it will leave you spellbound as you stroll the path from the main walkway through the Flume Gorge and Liberty Gorge. The Flume is a natural granite gorge extending 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty. You'll see towering moss-covered granite walls rising to a spectacular height of 90 feet, cascading waterfalls, historic covered bridges, glacial pools, glacial boulders and much more. The Flume Gorge Trail is a one-way loop. This self-guided walk is 2 miles and takes approximately 1.5 hours. The trail is mostly packed gravel with boardwalk sections, includes moderate uphill walking and stairs within the gorge The Flume Gorge also has a very informative Visitors Center with gift shop and a place to grab something to eat. For reservations check out the New Hampshire State Parks website - https://newhampshirestateparks.reserveamerica.com/tourDetails.do?contractCode=NH&parkId=274351&tourId=64319&cat=1 White Mountains The White Mountains are a mountain range covering about a quarter of the state of New Hampshire and a small portion of western Maine in the United States. They are a subrange of the northern Appalachian Mountains and the most rugged mountains in New England. For a comprehensive list of things to see and do in and around the White Mountains in New Hampshire, check out this website - https://www.visitwhitemountains.com/things-to-do/attractions/ Conway Conway is the main tourist town, gateway to the White Mountains and Mount Washington Valley. We based ourselves in North Conway and did day trips to the surrounding attractions. For things to do in North Conway, check out this great website - https://northconwaynh.com/ Passaconaway Historic Site Historic homestead from the Russell-Colbath families dating back to 1815. Explore the barn, homestead and walking trails. Saco River Tubing Center – North Conway Take a canoe, Kayak or tube down the Saco River in the Mount Washington Valley, in New Hampshire. The Saco River is family friendly with an average depth of just 3 feet and small rapids. They offer 1-to-3-mile Tube floats and then much longer canoe and Kayaking options. Check out the website for more details https://www.sacorivertubing.com/ Zebs General Store – Conway Zeb’s General Store embodies the nostalgia and quality offered by the general stores of yesteryear with a decidedly whimsical flair. From the old-fashioned candy counter that lures children off the street to the impressively grand collection of New Hampshire made specialty foods, those in search of a wide range of hard-to-find and nostalgic items will relive childhood memories while browsing the store and over 5,000 unique products, all presented in an incredible display of antique store fixtures. Check out Zeb’s website for more details - https://www.zebs.com/ The Kancamagus Highway – Scenic drive/Route 112 The Kancamagus Highway is one of the most scenic drives in America and a must do when you visit the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The Kancamagus Highway is a portion of NH Route 112 spanning east to west from Lincoln to Conway. The 34.5-mile drive is a recognized National Scenic Byway, offering travelers rich history and natural beauty in addition to being considered one of the best fall foliage viewing areas in the world. The byway winds across the state through the heart of the scenic and mountainous White Mountain National Forest. A number of scenic vistas are plotted along the way offering remarkable views of the White Mountains, the Swift River, Lower Falls, Sabbaday Falls, and the Rocky Gorge. For more details on the Kancamagus Highway check out this website - https://www.visitwhitemountains.com/things-to-do/scenic-drives/kancamagus-highway/ # New Hampshire – White Mountains, Conway, Lincoln & The Flume Gorge #WhiteMountains #TheFlumeGorge #NorthConway