New Hampshire Vacation Ideas
New Hampshire has the shortest ocean coastline of any U.S. state, with a length of 18 miles.
It is Surrounded by Quebec, Canada to the north and northwest, Massachusetts to the south, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and Vermont to the west. New Hampshire has some of the most beautiful land in the United States.
The Great North Woods, White Mountains and the Lakes Region give visitors a picturesque view no matter what time of year you are there.
It's 19 State Parks situated with camping facilities, cabin rentals and full service RV hookups are great places for families or primitive camping for the true explorer are there to help you create great memories.
White Mountain National Forest
The White Mountain National Forest contains approximately 148,000 acres of Wilderness.
This is a special place to visit throughout the year. There are campgrounds, hiking trails and historic places to discover.
Offering a variety of camping experiences from family friendly campgrounds, to popular backcountry sites, the White Mountains deliver a vacation full of unbelievable sites.
There are a total of 237 species of birds, on the nearly 800,000 acres of the White Mountain National Forest.
Climbing
Rock climbing in the White Mountains is no joke. The Region is known throughout the national climbing community as a destination area. The quantity and diversity of cliffs present almost endless opportunities for climbing adventures.
Well developed and user friendly areas such as Rumney are popular but there are still remote and adventurous climbing to be had.
The North East Ridge of Pinnacle Buttress in Huntington Ravine remains a classics route for climbers.
Mt Washington's ravines draw climbers wishing to try their hand at technical climbing in an alpine environment. Winter routes range from overhung, highly technical mixed routes to long steep snow climbs.
No matter what level of climber you are, pleas remember the White Mountains are an ever-changing and unpredictable environment. The Mountains weather is infamously for its unpredictable nature.
Conditions can change drastically and without warning as clear climbing conditions can quickly become very dangerous. Climbers should always be prepared for every type of weather condition. Winter in this region prevails for a much longer period than the calendar may lead you to believe.
Great North Woods Region
The Great North Woods Region lies just to the north of the White Mountains and stretches to the Canadian border. It is home to several ski areas, two of which continually rank tops in Ski Magazine reader surveys.
Largely unspoiled wilderness the Great North Woods is some of the Untied States most well preserved areas.
The famous Connecticut Lakes and the upper area of the Connecticut River offer trout and salmon fishing.
Cast a line for salmon and brook trout, travel country roads, head into the deep woods to hunt or watch the wildlife.
The moose watching opportunities are spectacular here so bring your camera.
Canoeing and kayaking down a mix of smooth and sometimes rough waters of the Androscoggin River is always an option.
Lake Winnipesaukee
The name Winnipesaukee means either "smile of the Great Spirit" or "beautiful water in a high place" and comes from the indiginous Native Americans.
It is the largest lake in New Hampshire, approximately 21 miles long and from one to nine miles wide, covering 69 square (71 square miles when Paugus Bay is included).
The lake contains at least 253 islands and is indented by several peninsulas, yielding a total shoreline of some 288 miles.
Legend of the Lake is quite interesting and fun.
Besides being a most beautiful place to visit, the lake is great for waterskiing and many other water sports.
The lake can be viewed from the top of Mount Major. A mountain located in Alton, New Hampshire, south of Lake Winnipesaukee.
The scenic, rocky summit is a popular hiking destination, easily reached by multiple trails and is a great opportunity to teach yourself and the children about the planets and the night sky.
One of my favorite things to do is look for constellations and for just a few dollars you can pick up a star finder. It's not hard to do and it is a lifetime of knowledge and fun for everyone. The Mt. Major Trail, the Brook Trail, and the Boulder Loop are a few great places for your night time explorations.
New Hampshire is a relaxing vacation spot for any family and a great place to put your waterskiing skills to the test.