White Mountains New Hampshire

9-12 Sept

Sunday we travelled down the I95 from Millinocket, ME to Albany, NH on the edge of the White Mountains National Forest.  It took 6 hours including a stop for lunch and two stops to refuel the RV – thirsty machine. 

Monday we explored the area of Conway and also drove up Rte 16 to see Glen Ellis Falls.

Tuesday we drove through the White Mountains – up Bear Notch Road; Crawford Notch; Franconia Notch; and then Kancamagus highway.  They are called “Notches” and are ‘cuts’ or valleys made in the rock from the ice age. We visited several water falls on the way; Lower Falls, Rocky Gorge Falls; Silver Cascade; Sabbaday Falls. 

 

 

 

 We also visit Mt Washington.  This is the highest mountain in NH and is part of the Presidential Range of mountains and is part of the Appalachian Trail.  There is a Cog railway which goes up to the top of the mountain and was the first one in the world, built in 1869.  It was here in April 1934 that the highest wind speed (231mpg) was recorded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We also visited one of the American icons. The covered bridge, this one was first built in 1858 and was renovated in 1970.

 

 

On Wednesday Paul went fishing in Iona Lake at the campground. Look what we had for dinner!

One rainbow trout 17" long and approximately 4lb in weight. Made a great fresh meal for two and cost nothing. Beats paying for Lobster's.