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Franconia Notch State Park 'The Pass' © Gary Jordan
Franconia Notch is a major mountain pass through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Pictured here is a scenic rest area just after the peak of the pass.
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Franconia Notch State Park
'The Pass'
© all photos copyright Gary Jordan e-mail sm1107comcast.net
Franconia Notch is a major mountain pass through the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Pictured here is a scenic rest area just after the peak of the pass.
Franconia Notch State Park
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© all photos copyright Gary Jordan e-mail sm1107comcast.net
On a clear day, you can see New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Canada.
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'Silver Cascade Falls'
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This is a view from the road Highway 302. This is less then half the total drop of the falls.
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one of the greatest lake - my wife and our 3 kids camped here for 3 nights in summer of 2011. The white lake was so cleaned and warm, a perfect place for kids to swimm and watch the sun sets/rises over the mountains. The boat rental clerk, a w/m in the 60s, is very cocky and restrictive by the park rules. My wife and 3 kids were not allowed to rent a row boat for 4-adults as we were allowed in other parks. Instead, we had to rent a giant doubled-roar aluminum boat that exhausted most of our energy. People here seem to be very conservative and naive. The camps are full of rowdy people on the weekend. The camp is very close to Route 16 that you can hear cars passing by all night long.
7/28/2011 Clough State Park by Sad swimmer
- I must agree with the last posting. I visit many of NH State Parks during the Summer and this one by far is the most run down. Although the water appeared clean it was the only thing in the park that was worth being there for. It is sad that we pay $$ to enter but it is obviously not going towards the park.
4/11/2011 White Mountain National Forest by Swiftc
not a park! / looks like a park - The white mountain National Forest is not a national Park. It is a working forest administered by the Forest Service, a subgroup of the US dept of Agriculture. As such they manage the forest on the basis of multiple uses and a sustained yield of timber. Timber harvests are part of the management edict.
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9/8/2010 Coleman State Park by T.LaBounty
- This is one of the best parks we have ever been too. Big grassy sites. Bath house is spotless. The best place for 100% R.n.R
7/27/2010 Clough State Park by tara
donate to your state parks - I was very upset by the state if this park. I had not been here for years and decided to try it .. Wow rundown would be polite .. No bathroom ..portapotties ..bathhouses faling apart .. Picnic tables rotting ...just bad the state should fix it or close it .. As I feel I should get my 4 dollars back ..
7/23/2010 Wellington State Park by RJD, Manchester
Still our favorite. - Moved to Nh, 1989 and after all these years Newfound still our favorite. Our children are now enjoying Wellington w/ their children.
Most unfriendly welcome ever recorded - No reason to stop here. Hungry pit bulls have better people skills than the folks that run this operation. Ruined my day.
7/19/2010 White Mountain National Forest by R.c.p.
- I have going to n.h. For forty years with my family . We hiked most of the trails an camped in dolly coop Campground and really miss it .
6/15/2010 Wentworth State Park by maine family that loves nh
great place for families to have fun - we are from maine and go to this park at least five times a season,well taken care of,great family park,safe swimming for all beautiful scenery,friendly people
excellent old growth pines -
1/31/2010 Hampton Beach State Park by tari
great idea fishing and camping - i wanted a getaway for two camping we both enjoy as well as fishing, less exspensive things more time together
Labor Day weekends, 8 yrs & counting... -
10/1/2009 White Mountain National Forest by Judy B.
Some Things Stay The Same - I have to give my thanks to the Parks Dept. for keeping the Whites pretty much the same. Been going there about 50 years and I can count on still finding wilderness, well kept trails, good parking areas, and the peace I came to find. You have my praise for protecting this area for generations to come! I miss the Old Man though.
9/4/2009 Kingston State Park by Tad123
A great park - Did you know if you go to the far right of the beach there is a narrow river leading in to it also benches.
5/18/2009 White Mountain National Forest by Maria:)
Awesome - my family goes there in the summer and it is awesome. it is breathtakingly pretty and there is a lot of things to do and see as a family. Definatly a place to visit if you get the chance
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2/14/2009 Litchfield State Forest by Brian
Wear DEET during summer - Ticks Are Bad! - This place is awesome for hiking. During the winter, people also cross country ski and snow shoe.
2/4/2009 Connecticut Lakes State Forest by hikingJ
Greatest Place to be - chocked full of moose, friendly locals and distant from urban life.
Camping Great - awesome
9/11/2008 Kingston State Park by paulbowman
One of our favorite parks - nice but they should stop charging the handycap seeing its free for them they do it to me and people i now every year
7/19/2008 Rye Harbor State Park by Ajwm086@aol.com
A family bond - Rye State Park is where we hold our anuual family reunion its a nice place to get the family together and enjoy a day of BBQ, swimming, fishing, and just relaxing
6/21/2008 Wellington State Park by JSC
Great, well maintained family park. - Great for a day out with the kids. Water is clean and clear. Adults: $4.00; Children ages 6-11: $2.00 Children ages 5 & under, NH residents age 65 & over: FREE
6/9/2008 Pillsbury State Park by mike/cort
Excellent site - Very remote sites. You feel like you are alone depending on which site you stay at. Not very busy either. Perfect for couples.
5/31/2008 Silver Lake State Park by andres sixtey
fishermans heaven - awersome parks near by nashua dont have to spend a lot of gas to enjoy the summer.
5/6/2008 White Lake State Park by J BLAKEMAN
BEST CAMPING EVER - MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME
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State Level Park Related Businesses
The Buttonwood Inn - Conway, NH
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Situated on more than five secluded acres of field and forests, two miles from the village of North Conway, The Buttonwood Inn on Mt. Surprise offers a peaceful, rural setting and the convenience of being close to everything. brbPrice Range/b $99 - $299
Newfound RV Park - Bridgewater/Bristol, NH
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New Hampshire's newest Big Rig Park is situated just a few miles from Wellington State Park , which is on Newfound Lake, one of the cleanest inland lakes in the United States. Your recreational opportunities are varied and we are the perfect base camp for your explorations.
Lazy Dog Inn - Chocorua, NH
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Truly Dog Friendly BB.Dog guests have access to a climate controlled Doggie Lodge doggie daycare provided. Secure fenced play area available with agility equipment. Guestrooms allow your dog.
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