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5 Fun Winter Activities in New Hampshire

New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains region is most famous for gorgeous Mt. Washington. At 6288 feet, this beauty comes in as the highest mountain peak in the Northeast. Hiking, a scenic cog railroad ride to the summit, and driving the Mt. Washington auto road are all popular activities ...

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Winter Wonderland: Snowy, Winter Scenes across the US

Winter is my favorite time of the year. Watching the fluffy white snow fall down & pile up outside, building a snowman, cross country skiing, an ice skating adventure at the beginning of a winter’s storm…there is nothing more exhilarating than being surrounding by the fresh, ...

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9 Festive Winter Activities

With the holidays just around the corner, now is the time to start making your plans for fun, festive events and activities in your area. To help get you into the holiday spirit, I have compiled a list of 9 wonderful holiday happenings and activities around the country. Have you been to any of the ...

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Hiking Hotspot: New Hampshire’s White Mountains

The White Mountains National Forest is most well known for being home to Mt. Washington, the highest mountain in the Northeast (6288 ft) and one of the windiest places on Earth (wind speeds reached 231 miles per hour back in 1934). The area is very popular for recreational activities, especially ...

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My Favorite Touristy Hiking Destinations

I have come up with a few of my favorite touristy hiking destinations for those of you looking to do some hiking this spring. I love hiking because in addition to being great exercise, it allows you to actually surround yourself with nature as opposed to just driving past it. Hiking is a ...

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Cross country skiing at New Hampshire’s Bretton Woods Nordic Center

Bretton Woods Nordic Center, located in the beautiful White Mountains National Forest, is one of the largest Nordic centers in the East. The center is located on the grounds of the gorgeous Omni Mt. Washington Hotel. Other winter resort activities include tubing, alpine skiing, and snowshoeing. ...

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A Fantastic, Snowy Winter Getaway in the White Mountains of New Hampshire

The White Mountains of New Hampshire are breathtakingly beautiful during any season, even moreso during the snowy winter months. The opportunities to engage in fun winter activities like sledding, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, skating, and skiing are endless. Due to the close proximity to cities like ...

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Great Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks

I love ice skating during the winter months. It is fun, cheap, and a great workout! I even own 2 pairs of my own skates! I always keep my skates in the car in case I find a rink while out. There are all different types of rinks – park district rinks, city rinks, or […]

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My Top Winter Travel Destinations

I see winter travel as a great way to break up the monotony of winter. Winter can be a hard time of the year with the bleak skies, cold temperatures, and shorter daylight hours. It helps to have a trip or 2 planed to keep that “summer excitement” feeling all year. I like to mix ...

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A weekend in the White Mountains of New Hampshire

This past weekend I decided to take a trip up to the White Mountains in New Hampshire. I have visited the White Mountains during the spring for a hiking trip, but this was my first winter trip to the area. I decided to book a hotel at Merrill Farm Resort in North Conway. Although not […]

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