On a recent summer afternoon, the White Mountains Attractions team headed to quiet Dalton, NH for a rip-roaring adventure with TrailCraft. While this company offering UTV tours in the White Mountains is a relative newcomer to the off-road scene, it has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most…
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I planned my first White Mountains hike at a kitchen table in 1995: paper maps, a guidebook, and two relatives who knew the range. Thirty-one years later, the mountains have not changed. What it takes to come home from them safely has not changed much either. The White Mountains are some of the most…
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Summer is here and the temps are rising! Even though we’re surrounded by that fresh, White Mountain air, sometimes it’s just too dang hot and we need instant relief. Check out our 5 awesome remedies to help beat the heat that are totally “cool”. Water Fun at White Mountains Attractions Beat the…
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Gather your gingham tablecloth and get ready for a flavorful adventure! This time of year, we are living for wicker baskets full of local picnic snacks and grassy knolls where spring flowers are just starting to poke through. This collection of the best picnic spots in the White Mountains offers a…
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8 Ways to Summit a Mountain (That Don’t Involve Hiking) We are proud of the fact that the White Mountains is known for its incredible mountain views, and that people come from all over the world to bask in the beauty of our surroundings. There are 48 4,000 footers, as well as many dozens of other…
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‘mud season’ (noun): That in-between season in the White Mountains when the snow has mostly melted but flowers and green grass are still a few weeks away. Avoid dirt roads and bring good boots during this time! Come for a visit to the White Mountains in March and April, and you’ll find quieter…
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Beyond the big summits and full-day hikes, the White Mountains hold many trails perfect for travelers who want gentle movement, space to breathe, and time to reset. These routes suit wellness-focused visitors, casual walkers, and anyone who feels most at ease wandering rather than racing to a peak…
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March is New Hampshire Maple Month, and we couldn’t be more excited! While every day of the year is perfect for fat stacks of pancakes and hearty pours of maple syrup, when the snow starts thawing and the sap starts flowing, life in the White Mountains is even sweeter. This year, the perfect time to…
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Light changes quickly in the White Mountains. Morning mist floats off the valleys, afternoon sun catches the ridgelines, and evening shadows stretch across frozen lakes or fields of summer green — a variety that makes the region a dream for photographers. This seasonal guide highlights some of the…
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Night falls differently in the White Mountains. On clear evenings, thousands of stars appear, the Milky Way stretches overhead in summer, and winter constellations shine sharp and bright. Stargazing in the White Mountains offers some of the most rewarding dark sky experiences in New Hampshire…
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