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New Hampshire: wild peaks and the taste of freedom
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New Hampshire packs mountains, lakes and a short but lively Atlantic coastline into a small state. Its crown jewel is the White Mountains, a realm of dense forests, waterfalls and granite peaks dominated by Mount Washington, the highest point in the Northeast. Travelers come for the scenic byways, the picturesque railways and some of the country's most famous autumn foliage. To the south, the Lakes Region around Lake Winnipesaukee offers swimming, cruises and resort villages. Portsmouth, a colonial port on the coast, charms with historic homes, working waterfront and a lively dining scene. The state motto, Live Free or Die, sums up a deeply rooted spirit of independence. Between high-altitude hikes, lake swims and strolls through old towns, New Hampshire blends outdoor adventure with historic charm in a remarkably generous way.
The thriller “The Good Son” (1993), starring Macaulay Culkin and Elijah Wood, was filmed around North Conway and Jackson in the White Mountains.
Mount Washington long held the world record for the fastest surface wind ever recorded by people: 231 mph, measured back in 1934.
For Mount Washington, ride the historic Cog Railway rather than the auto road, which the mountain's notorious weather often shuts down.
Summer and early autumn are ideal: hiking and swimming from June to September, then brilliant foliage in late September and early October, the busiest season. Winter is harsh at altitude and great for skiing. Mount Washington is notorious for violent, fast-changing weather, so pack warm layers and a windbreaker even in summer, and check conditions before climbing. A car is needed to explore the White Mountains and the Lakes Region. As for connectivity, mobile coverage is good in towns and along major routes, but grows weak or absent in deep valleys, mountain notches and remote summits.