Franconia Notch has no shortage of waterfalls. A short walk up Falling Waters Trail will bring you to three picturesque waterfalls: Stairs Falls, Swiftwater Falls and Cloudland Falls (the largest of the three). While the upper half of the Falling Waters Trail is strenuous, the 1.4-mile walk up to the three waterfalls is fairly family-friendly. […]
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Reliving the Flood: Clough State Park’s Lost Trail (And How to Find It)
Written by Interpretive Ranger Darren Lu: In 2006, Clough State Park experienced two consecutive seasons of heavy rains – enough so that by the summer of 2006, the entire park was underwater. Continued rain and snowfall the following year forced the park to close until 2008, and remnants of the deluge can still be seen […]
Mt. Major: A Family-Friendly Hike with Fanatic-Friendly Views
Located in Alton, just 7 miles south of Ellacoya State Park, a short hike up Mt. Major (1,785 feet) provides spectacular panoramic views of Lake Winnipesaukee. This hike leads up to Mt. Major State Forest which is in the Belknap Range. The loop described below is a perfect half-day hike whether you are 5 years old […]
Bring Mom to Odiorne!
This trip is bound to satisfy Mom and the kids alike. Start the day by dropping by the Seacoast Science Center (located within the park); holding sea stars, browsing their aquariums, and learning about marine life. Then, walk the trails around the Odiorne Point State Park looking for signs of spring, exploring the old military […]
Adventures in Boulderland!
Exploring Pawtuckaway’s Boulder Field with Kids: The boulder field at Pawtuckaway State Park is a world-class landmark that receives little attention outside the climbing community. It’s known to climbers nationwide and the world over for its tremendous bouldering opportunities but it also happens to be a gigantic playground for anyone who loves to marvel at […]
Rainy Spring Hike in Southern NH
Hiking into Spalding Town Forest from Silver Lake State Park Starting from Silver Lake State Park, a network of hiking trails spreads out through Spalding Town Forest, entering conservation land, looping around Parker Pond and traversing the edge of Dunklee Pond. There are some really interesting wetland areas to explore and lots of chances to […]
Hiking to Lucia’s Lookout from Pillsbury State Park
Near the secluded town of Washington, a hidden gem, known as Pillsbury State Park, looms over the serene landscape. This location is the definition of tranquility and peace. When it comes to state parks, Pillsbury has a diverse and wide array of natural features that strike awe to any adventurer traveling along its trails. Once we turned off Route 31/Washington Road and parked outside the gate at Pillsbury State Park our journey was simple: […]
Hiking the River Loop at Hopkinton-Everett Reservoir
Hiking the River Loop at Hopkinton-Everett Trails Area is a journey down gravel roads and winding single-track, over small brooks and along the Piscataquog River. The trails are nicely maintained and have moderate elevation changes with some cool bridge crossings and pleasant views of Everett Lake. While this trail system is a popular destination for […]
Hiking to Cathedral Ledge in Winter
Just outside downtown North Conway this short, scenic hike provides a towering heads-on view of Cathedral and Whitehorse Ledges from Echo Lake and then views across Saco River Valley from the top of Cathedral Ledge. The loop described below makes for an excellent half-day winter adventure and could be tailored to suit hikers of any […]
Hiking to Cloudland Falls in Winter
Well-known natural wonders such as Flume Gorge and the Basin are spectacular destinations for a quick winter hike – however, this 1.5 mile hike up the Falling Waters Trail will bring you by three remarkable waterfalls, making it a worthy rival to the more popular water-features in Franconia Notch State Park. The hike described below […]