New Hampshire's White Mountains....

The first leg of my fall vacation was a trip up to new hampshire to explore the white mountains. I flew into boston and met my friend accacia who accompanied me to retrieve my rental car. To my surprise I was given none other than a red ford mustang convertible for the journey. The man at the rental counter next to us offered to be the "brad pit" to our "thelma and louise". We politely declined.

The next morning I set out for New Hampshire. The day had dawned sunny and 80+ degrees-- perfect weather for a drive in a red convertible.

Once I arrived in the white mountains, I took a stroll up to cathedral ledge.

And then spent some time soaking my feet in Jackson falls... (it was 80 degrees after all!).

There was quite a nice view from my lookout perch....


After a night on the town, I set out the next morning to explore the mountains. The fog that hung in the valleys cast a magical glow on everything....

As the fog appeared to be clearing, I decided to take the autoroad up to the summit of mount washington. At 6,288 ft it has some of the world's most extreme weather. Today I lucked out and although the summit was clouded in the drive up was clear and beautiful.

Having taken the easy way up mount washington I chose to take a hike up mount williard....

The view of crawford notch from the summit was amazing....

To complete the mountain loop I was driving I made may way down through franconia notch. Past the former site of the "man of the mountain", I stopped of at the basin to see some beautiful falls...



And some colorful fall foilage....


A final stop at the flume showed off this covered bridge....


more amazing fall colors....


the dramatic gorge....


and another waterfall (have i mentioned it was a bit of a rainy day? the falls were in full effect)

The next day on my way out of town I took the Kangamangus Highway. One of the top scenic drives in the US. I think you can see why....


In all, it was a fantastic adventure into the great Northeast. I hope to return again soon.