New Hampshire: Photos, Posters, and Prints

New Hampshire is split into seven regions: the Seacoast, Merrimack Valley, Monadnock Area, Dartmouth-Sunapee Region, White Mountains, Lakes and Great North Woods Region. Each region has no shortage of public lands and open spaces for individual pursuits. Year-round outdoor recreation ranges from swimming, fishing and camping to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. One of the most enjoyed forms of recreation is hiking. Trails in New Hampshire range from very easy accommodating the elderly and quite young at Robert Frost's Farm to the rigorous and dangerous at White Mountains National Forest.

Recreation in New Hampshire varies with the season and region you choose to visit. Activities range from hiking a rugged mountain trail to canoeing in the Merrimack River. Ocean, rivers, lakes and mountains are accessible to visitors and residents alike for a myriad of recreation opportunities. Special attractions include: Colonial homes in Portsmouth, the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester and the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in Concord. Lake Winnipesaukee, the state's largest body of fresh water offers an array of opportunities including Mount Washington cruises. Covered bridges, quaint villages and dazzling tax-free shopping areas are favorite activities enjoyed by those looking for less strenuous recreation.

New Hampshire is noted for its scenic beauty, from Mount Washington in the northern White Mountains to the ocean beaches near Hampton. The Cog Railway ride to the top of Mount Washington affords panoramic views of Canada and the neighbouring States. The Mount Washington Observatory has played an important part in recording and researching weather for more than 50 years, and at the new Weather Discovery Center in North Conway, visitors can use hands-on, interactive exhibits to learn about the weather and its effects. More adventurous visitors can climb to the top along Tuckerman Ravine Trail. At the summit, there is a museum, information centre and a snack bar where visitors can sit down and rest their weary feet. Franconia Notch State Park, a dramatic 13km (8 mile) gorge nearby, is one of New England’s most acclaimed beauty spots. It was formed by glacial movements that began during an ice age 400 million years ago. Franconia is best known for the ‘Old Man of the Mountain’, a huge human profile formed by five ledges of stone. The Basin Waterfall is another of the park’s most popular attractions. Major ski resorts in Franconia include Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain and Waterville Valley. New Hampshire also attracts visitors for its tax-free outlet shopping. In North Conway, most major clothing labels can be snapped up for a fraction of the normal price at one of the many factory outlet shops. The town of Laconia, between Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Winnisquam, is another popular tourist destination.