"The backyard of Massachusetts :)" New Hampshire by dinhyen

New Hampshire Travel Guide: 1,801 reviews and 4,005 photos

Hiking path in Giles State Forest - New Hampshire

A New Hampshire native would kill me if they knew I said that. New Hampshire is a curious state -- the welcome signs are in French, there are no sales tax, and the state-owned liquor store looms right off the freeway not long after you cross the border from MA. I love NH. Countless times we've gone hiking, camping, canoeing, leaf-peeping, and skiing there. The autumn colors here are famous around the world, deservedly so. The White Mountains are arguably the most scenic areas in all of New England, any season. If you're in love with nature, it's impossible not to fall, no topple head over heels, in love here.

Old Man of the Mountain, R.I.P. 2003

The Old Man of the Mountain is the symbol and icon of New Hampshire. Formed from five unique protruding granite ledges on the side of appropriately named Profile Mountain, the Old Man stands guard over Franconia Notch in northern NH. His profile is only recognizable from one side; from any other viewing angle the shape is indistinct, as many people including yours truly have found out the hard way. Sadly in early May 2003 the Old Man collapsed and is no more. This picture, taken in October 2002, is my only record of him

At the lakeshore in an Autumn morning

NH is also the land of lakes. This is taken on a quiet Autumn morning near Manchester.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Most scenic state in NE
Cons:Potential traffic jam heading back south
In a nutshell:New England beauty at its finest

Intro Updated May 10, 2003
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The White Mountains Favorites (1)

Probably nowhere else are such magnificent displays of nature more easily accessible (except, well, perhaps Niagara... more travel advice

Autumn colors Things to Do (1)

But I guess as for most people that's the main reason you're here in the first place. The White Mountains are really... more travel advice

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Written May 10, 2003

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Comments (8)

gilescorey Sep 10, 2006 at 11:04 PM Report Abuse

You're a brave man..."Massachusett's Backyard?!"....more like, "Massachusett's Brave Northern Neighbor". Very different states, for better or worse.
Sandi-2004 Dec 12, 2004 at 1:32 AM Report Abuse

Absolutely gorgeous!! A feast for the eyes. You do a great job. Thanks for sharing your photography skills.
ncfg Sep 25, 2004 at 12:35 PM Report Abuse

I loved the pics, it must be a beautiful place to explore :-)
M0B1US Dec 9, 2003 at 11:17 AM Report Abuse

*Gasp* As always your pictures are fantastic and your eye for colour amazing!
Helga67 Oct 21, 2003 at 5:51 AM Report Abuse

wow, I really like those autumn colors. Wonderful pics!
yen_2 May 10, 2003 at 12:06 PM Report Abuse

Yen, this Autumn colours are really very lovely! You have the eye for colors and this one is the Best!;-)
syllybabe Apr 3, 2003 at 11:08 AM Report Abuse

No better place in the world for autumn photos!
floss1 May 30, 2002 at 12:58 PM Report Abuse

Great pictures in your travelogue!!!