White Mountains Region Foliage Report
The entire White Mountains region is ablaze with color, and our leaf peepers say that now is the time to visit. Dense forests, like Crawford Notch State Park and Franconia Notch State Park are vibrantly colored, with glorious reds, oranges and deep yellows and golds. This upcoming weekend will be a perfect time to explore the White Mountains Trail, said to be one of America’s most spectacular scenic drives. Begin anywhere on this loop: Route 16 north to Route 302 west, where several waterfalls, all framed with beautiful colors, can be seen right from your car; continue on Route 302 west to Route 3 south, to Route 112 east, which is the Kancamagus Highway; back to Route 16. Waterville Valley is near peak, with a heavy mix of colors among the green. The foliage is gorgeous, the colors are here, and you should be, too. Be sure to stop at a roadside farm stand in this region, and take home some fresh, crisp, New Hampshire apples and pumpkins.
This report was updated on Thursday, October 2nd, at 1:11pm.
Great North Woods Region Foliage Report
Wow! The Great North Woods region is now a foliage-lovers paradise. The entire area is alive with a hearty mix of deep reds, burnt oranges, bright golds, warm rusts, and bold yellows. All roads are just about at peak, so no matter where you go in this region, you will see sharp fall color. Route 3 north takes you to Stratford Hollow, the site of a Pumpkin Festival on Saturday. Don’t miss the 23-mile yard sale in this area, also. For information, please call 603-237-8939. Continue up Route 3 to Route 26 east, which takes you through dramatic Dixville Notch, where you will find gorgeous foliage and tons of photo opportunities. Route 26 leads to Route 16 south and goes right through Berlin, where the Riverfire 2008 will also be taking place on Saturday. The boom piers along the Androscoggin River will be lit at dusk. For information about this event, please call the Northern Forest Heritage Park at 603-752-1272.
This report was updated on Thursday, October 2nd, at 1:08pm.
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