Rivers
Wildcat Brook River
New Hampshire has several appealing places to visit. Lake Winnipesaukee (supposedly “ lake of the Great Spirit” in the language of New Hampshire’s former Native American population) is the state’s largest lake, and a great spot for salmon fishing and 300+ islands to explore. This fifteen-mile tributary is highly recommended for its recreational value. It is much too shallow for canoeing, but it can be great for wading, hiking and cross-country skiing, weather permitting, of course.
The scenery here is timeless. Ledges adorn the Wildcat as it babbles and twists downward. Hardwoods and pines create a natural corridor and block some of the harsh summer sun.
The scenery here is timeless. Ledges adorn the Wildcat as it babbles and twists downward. Hardwoods and pines create a natural corridor and block some of the harsh summer sun.
Lamprey River
The Lamprey River flows coast bound through southeast New Hampshire, bordering six cities before it’s waters reach the Atlantic Ocean. Industrial mills lining the banks once exploited its quick flowing falls. Currently, these sites are merely traces of time gone past, as much of the river has either been studied in archaeological research or deemed worthy of intervention by conservationists and scientists.
Thousands of people visit the river and its surrounding recreation areas every year. These spots have added campsites and boat ramps to the river’s banks, making them much more accessible. Despite recent popularity and development, much of the Lamprey remains protected. There are many rare fish and birds that call the watershed home, so as time passes, more undeveloped waters fall under government protection.
Thousands of people visit the river and its surrounding recreation areas every year. These spots have added campsites and boat ramps to the river’s banks, making them much more accessible. Despite recent popularity and development, much of the Lamprey remains protected. There are many rare fish and birds that call the watershed home, so as time passes, more undeveloped waters fall under government protection.
Mountains
White Mountains
The White Mountains National Forest, and the White Mountains themselves, is beautiful locations for enjoying the great outdoors. The beautiful and rugged White Mountains New Hampshire cover most of the northern part of the state. Within the region are the White Mountains National Forest and several state parks. They include the Presidential Range, of which Mount Washington is part. This is the highest mountain in the northeast United States (6,288 feet) and is considered to have the most extreme weather and fastest winds in the world. In spite of this rather intimidating information, the region is one of the prime destinations for New England and New Hampshire vacations throughout the year.
Mount Washington
Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States at 6,288 ft (1,917 m), famous for dangerously erratic weather. For 76 years, until 2010, a weather observatory on the summit held the record for the highest wind gust directly measured at the Earth's surface, 231 mph (372 km/h) (or 103 m/s), on the afternoon of April 12, 1934. Before European settlers arrived, the mountain was known as Agiocochook, or "Home of the Great Spirit".