White Mountains National Forest

The White Mountains of New Hampshire are part of the northern Appalachian Mountains and cover about a quarter of the state and a small portion of western Maine. Popular year round with summer tourists, winter sports enthusiasts, and those looking for brilliant New England fall foliage, you will find this National Forest busy no matter when you decide to visit. This time of year you can hike, camp, visit waterfalls, swim in the Swift River, go zip lining, stop at one of the commercial tourist attractions (such as Story Land and Santa's Village), or visit Visitors Center or the science and nature center. We opted for driving the scenic Kancamagus Highway (the locals call it the Kanc), sometimes touted as the best scenic drive in New Hampshire, a lovely winding road with multiple overlooks of the Pemigewasset Valley. We chose several spots along the drive to pull over for small hikes, views of waterfalls, and a picnic lunch along the river.  Here are some pictures we got along the way.