Annual Celebration of Lupines, Sugar Hill – If you are visiting the White Mountains region in the month of June and are looking for a location to photograph, the fields of lupine in Sugar Hill should suit your needs. The Annual Celebration of Lupines is held every year during the month of June; it attracts visitors from around the world. During June, the fields of Sugar Hill and the surrounding area are transformed into a mesmerizing display of purple lupine.
Incorporated in 1962, Sugar Hill is the youngest town in New Hampshire. The town was originally part of the 1763 Lisbon grant, which was first granted as Concord. And the name "Sugar Hill" comes from the abundance of sugar maples in the area.
Even though the lupine fields look great during the first week of the Annual Celebration of Lupines, I find the last week of the event is the best time to photograph the lupine in bloom. Early in the morning is your best bet if you want to avoid the crowds and possibly have the fields to yourself. Be prepared to spend a few hours exploring the lupine fields.
No trip to Sugar Hill is complete without stopping at the picturesque Coffin Pond. The reflection of clouds in the pond is awesome early in the morning. This 16-ace roadside pond has a magical feel to it.
Sugar Hill is a small New England town worth visiting just to view the lupine fields. The lupine fields are breathtaking when in full bloom. More information and list of events that take place during the Fields of Lupine Festival see the Franconia Notch Chamber of Commerce website.
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Erin Paul is a professional photographer, writer, and author who specializes in environmental conservation and historic preservation photography mainly in the New Hampshire White Mountains. His work is published worldwide, and publication credits include: Appalachian Mountain Club, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Backpacker Magazine, and The Wilderness Society.
ScenicNH Photography LLC
Specializing in environmental conservation and historic preservation photography mainly in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, Erin Paul’s photography and writing focuses on the history of the White Mountains, and telling the story of abandoned places and forgotten historical sites.