Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Bear Brook State Park Bear Brook State Park is a large central New Hampshire forest with an extensive multi-use trail network, ponds, campgrounds, mountain biking, hiking, and family recreation. Make the Most of a Bear Brook State Park Day Pick a trail system and parking area before arrival because the…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Berlin & Androscoggin River Berlin & Androscoggin River is a northern outdoor base for river recreation, city trails, nearby ponds, mountain routes, and access toward the Mahoosuc and Kilkenny ranges. Make the Most of a Berlin & Androscoggin River Day Check river flow and access before paddling, and allow mountain…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Concord Parks & Trails Concord Parks & Trails covers capital-area greenways, conservation lands, wooded hills, Merrimack and Contoocook river access, bike routes, and outdoor events. Make the Most of a Concord Parks & Trails Day Choose upland parks after river flooding and paved routes after prolonged rain. Urban heat, thunderstorms,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Connecticut Lakes Connecticut Lakes covers the remote chain of northern lakes and Connecticut River headwaters used for paddling, boating, fishing access, wildlife viewing, and camping. Make the Most of a Connecticut Lakes Day Cold water and fast-changing wind deserve extra margin even on sunny days. Confirm launch access, remote-road conditions,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Crawford Notch State Park Crawford Notch State Park is a mountain-pass destination for waterfalls, overlooks, historic sites, campgrounds, and trailheads leading into steep White Mountain terrain. Make the Most of a Crawford Notch State Park Day Select a route based on cloud ceiling, wet rock, river flow, and the group’s…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Flume Gorge Flume Gorge is a popular Franconia Notch attraction with waterfalls, wooden walkways, stone walls, stairs, forest paths, and close-up views of rushing mountain water. Make the Most of a Flume Gorge Day Check operating dates and entry arrangements before traveling. Spray, rain, leaves, and early or late-season ice…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Franconia Notch State Park Franconia Notch State Park follows a dramatic mountain pass containing Echo Lake, Cannon Mountain, the Basin, a paved recreation path, major trailheads, and campgrounds. Make the Most of a Franconia Notch State Park Day Use the recreation path or lake for lower-commitment plans and save exposed…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Great Bay Great Bay is a tidal estuary surrounded by wildlife refuge lands, river mouths, nature trails, research sites, and communities between Portsmouth and Exeter. Make the Most of a Great Bay Day Paddlers need tide and current knowledge in addition to a normal forecast. Mudflats, cold water, wind, fog,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Gunstock Mountain Gunstock Mountain is a year-round recreation area for hiking, mountain biking, camping, scenic views, events, and winter conditions above the Lake Winnipesaukee shore. Make the Most of a Gunstock Mountain Day Check operating schedules separately from trail and weather conditions. Mountain wind, thunderstorms, wet bike trails, and winter…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Hampton Beach Hampton Beach is New Hampshire’s busiest oceanfront destination for sand, swimming, boardwalk outings, festivals, harbor access, and coastal rides. Make the Most of a Hampton Beach Day Check surf, water temperature, fog, sea breeze, rip-current messaging, and thunderstorm timing. Event weekends also require parking, heat, and crowd planning….
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Hanover & Dartmouth Trails Hanover & Dartmouth Trails combines an Appalachian Trail town, Connecticut River access, campus events, local preserves, bike routes, and nearby Upper Valley recreation. Make the Most of a Hanover & Dartmouth Trails Day Coordinate trail or river plans with campus events and parking. Spring snowmelt raises…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Jericho Mountain State Park Jericho Mountain State Park combines a mountain trail network, lake, campground, forest roads, viewpoints, and motorized-recreation country west of Berlin. Make the Most of a Jericho Mountain State Park Day Confirm which trails match the intended use and check current park notices. Rain can create mud…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Kancamagus Highway Kancamagus Highway is a 34-mile White Mountain scenic byway connecting overlooks, waterfalls, Swift River stops, campgrounds, and trailheads between Conway and Lincoln. Make the Most of a Kancamagus Highway Day Fuel up before the drive and leave time for slow traffic and limited parking. Heavy rain, snow, ice,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Lake Sunapee Lake Sunapee is a western New Hampshire destination for boating, paddling, beaches, state-park camping, shoreline towns, and nearby mountain recreation. Make the Most of a Lake Sunapee Day Use the calmest period for open water and check cold-water conditions well into early summer. Mountain clouds and gusts can…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Lake Winnipesaukee Lake Winnipesaukee is New Hampshire’s largest lake-recreation hub, with islands, marinas, beaches, town waterfronts, cruise routes, events, and long open-water reaches. Make the Most of a Lake Winnipesaukee Day Wind direction can make conditions very different from one bay to another. Check marine-style wind, thunderstorm timing, visibility, water…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Lincoln & Woodstock Lincoln & Woodstock form a central White Mountains gateway for river walks, bike routes, mountain attractions, gorges, campgrounds, trailheads, and event weekends. Make the Most of a Lincoln & Woodstock Day Match the forecast to a valley ride, short waterfall walk, or higher trail. Traffic, mountain showers,…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Mount Chocorua Mount Chocorua is a recognizable eastern White Mountains peak with an exposed rocky summit, multiple hiking approaches, nearby Chocorua Lake, and forest campgrounds. Make the Most of a Mount Chocorua Day Begin early enough to clear the summit before afternoon thunderstorms or lowering clouds. Chocorua Lake can provide…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Mount Major Mount Major is a heavily visited Belknap Range hike known for broad Lake Winnipesaukee views, exposed summit ledges, and several route combinations. Make the Most of a Mount Major Day Arrive early for parking and avoid the exposed summit when lightning threatens. Heat, wet slabs, ice, and crowding…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Mount Monadnock Mount Monadnock is southern New Hampshire’s defining summit hike, with multiple approaches, exposed rock, state-park facilities, camping, and broad regional views. Make the Most of a Mount Monadnock Day Reserve or confirm parking requirements when applicable and start early. Summit wind, lightning, wet slabs, ice, heat, and crowds…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Mount Washington Mount Washington is New England’s highest summit and a destination for demanding hikes, the Auto Road, the Cog Railway, observatory visits, and Presidential Range travel. Make the Most of a Mount Washington Day Treat the summit forecast as separate from valley conditions. Wind, fog, cold, lightning, and low…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About North Conway North Conway is a White Mountains base for Saco River paddling, nearby ledges and waterfalls, family attractions, trailheads, scenic drives, and outdoor events. Make the Most of a North Conway Day Use the town as a flexible base: paddle when river level and storms cooperate, hike during the…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Pawtuckaway State Park Pawtuckaway State Park combines a large lake, wooded campground, boulder field, mountain trails, fire-tower views, paddling, and family recreation. Make the Most of a Pawtuckaway State Park Day Use calm periods for the lake and dry conditions for boulders and steep trails. Campground insects, wet roots, summer…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Pinkham Notch Pinkham Notch is a major trailhead corridor for Mount Washington, Tuckerman Ravine, Wildcat Mountain, waterfalls, and Appalachian Mountain Club facilities. Make the Most of a Pinkham Notch Day Check summit and ravine conditions before leaving the trailhead. Parking, snowpack, stream crossings, wind, and rapidly lowering clouds can change…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Pittsburg & Great North Woods Pittsburg & Great North Woods covers remote forests, river headwaters, lakes, wildlife routes, campgrounds, mountain trails, and long scenic drives near the Canadian border. Make the Most of a Pittsburg & Great North Woods Day Download directions and confirm fuel, food, road, and facility availability…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Portsmouth Waterfront Portsmouth Waterfront includes harbor parks, the fast-moving Piscataqua River, island connections, outdoor events, walking districts, and regional bike and paddle access. Make the Most of a Portsmouth Waterfront Day Tides and current matter greatly for paddling, while fog and ocean wind can arrive despite warmer inland weather. Use…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Rye & Odiorne Point Rye & Odiorne Point covers rocky shoreline, beaches, coastal trails, salt marshes, harbor access, and sea-kayaking possibilities along New Hampshire’s short coast. Make the Most of a Rye & Odiorne Point Day Match the plan to tide, surf, wind, fog, and cold-water conditions. Rocky surfaces become…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About Squam Lake Squam Lake offers quieter paddling, wooded islands, wildlife habitat, hiking overlooks, and shoreline communities between the White Mountains and Lake Winnipesaukee. Make the Most of a Squam Lake Day Plan for cold water, wind funneling between islands, and limited landing choices. Rattlesnake Mountain or the science center can…
Today’s Forecast: Today’s Report: About White Mountains White Mountains is a regional planning page for high peaks, forest roads, notches, campgrounds, trail networks, scenic drives, and mountain towns across northern New Hampshire. Make the Most of a White Mountains Day Choose one mountain corridor rather than underestimating driving time. Compare summit forecasts, valley weather, road…