Already happy that I’d had clear weather through Franconia Notch (to me, a top drive for beauty), I was chilled out. Checking in, I knew that vibe would persist.

Franconia Notch State Park The granite walls of Franconia Notch cut through New Hampshire’s White Mountains like a giant stone sword. This slice of wild New England packs waterfalls, hiking trails, ...

Consider planning a trip to one of the longest hiking trails in the world. These monstrous treks include the Great Trail in Canada, which spans 14,912 miles, and the E1 European Long Distance Path ...

Take a moment to imagine escaping to a place where traffic jams are caused by wild turkeys crossing the road, where bakeries still use recipes passed down through generations, and where locals might ...

Spring in Franconia offers all the natural drama without summer’s traffic and crowded trails. Where: Franconia, NH 03580 Spring in New Hampshire isn’t just mud season – it’s magic season! These nine ...

There’s no shortage of public lands to explore in America, from craggy canyons and remote islands to ancient forests and secluded seashores. The big question ...

Lonesome Lake Hut is a year-round hut that’s about a two hour hike from the I-93 in Franconia Notch State Park. Once at the lake, you can take a break from the elements in the self-service hut ...

Franconia Notch State Park is in the heart of the White Mountains, with scenic drives, challenging hikes, and gorgeous photo opportunities. I love hiking through the popular Flume Gorge, a natural ...

These 28 hiking trails burned in the Palisades fire A bulldozer cuts containment lines above homes in Mandeville Canyon to prevent more damage from the Palisade fireon Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 in Encino.

If you’re in the throes of planning your next family vacation, don’t neglect the East Coast of the United States! Not ...

The top state park offers something really special for everyone, from hiking to camping, skiing, aerial tram, beach, RV park, boating and flume gorge. All of this and so much more exist in the #1 ...

BETA Executive Director Glenn Glover enjoys one of the group’s Essex County trails. Photo by Mike Lynch “We will build as much sustainable trail as the funding will allow,” Glover said. “We won’t ...