White Mountains
Established in 1918, the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire attracts millions of outdoor enthusiasts and visitors every year. The photos found here consist of adventure, Appalachian Trail, hiking, landscapes, Mt Washington, nature, travel & tourism and waterfalls.
Forest Landscapes, White Mountains
Forest Landscapes, White Mountains - As an environmental photographer, it is only natural for me to have a large selection of forest landscapes in the image archive. A forest absent of the daily noises we have become accustomed to hearing brings me serenity. Today I would like to share some of these forest scenes with you.[Continue reading] ...
Kinsman Notch, New Hampshire
Kinsman Notch, New Hampshire - Kinsman Notch is located in the White Mountains between Mount Moosilauke and the Kinsman Range. Lost River drains to the southeast and the Wild Ammonoosuc River drains to the northwest. The Notch is mostly known for Lost River Reservation, Beaver Brook Cascades and Beaver Pond, but hidden among the hills is an incredible landscape that most have nev...[Continue reading] ...
Hurricane Sandy vs Tropical Storm Irene
Hurricane Sandy vs Tropical Storm Irene - I was able to photograph the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River in Lincoln, New Hampshire from the same location during Hurricane Sandy and Tropical Storm Irene. Water levels during Hurricane Sandy did not compare to the raging rapids encountered during Tropical Storm Irene....[Continue reading] ...
Pemigewasset Wilderness, New Hampshire
Pemigewasset Wilderness, New Hampshire - The Pemigewasset Wilderness in New Hampshire is 45,000-acres of protected designated Wilderness area that will keep any outdoor photographer busy for days. Every corner of the wilderness has interesting features to explore, and most areas are rich with East Branch & Lincoln Railroad history. Here are five shots from the Pemigewasset Wilderness that you may have never seen....[Continue reading] ...
Designated Wilderness Areas, New Hampshire
Designated Wilderness Areas, My Viewpoint - In 2012, an article Wilderness Under Siege by The Wilderness Society was an eye-opening read about how the 112th Congress was introducing bills that could forever change the well being of America's public lands and wilderness. Conservation NH also complied a list of New Hampshire....[Continue reading] ...
East Branch of the Pemigewasset River
East Branch of the Pemigewasset River, New Hampshire - Like most photographers, I have a long list of locations in the White Mountains I return to over and over to create imagery. One of my favorite locations is along the 15 mile +/- East Branch of the Pemigewasset River in Lincoln, New Hampshire. The East Branch of the Pemi begins deep in the Pemigewasset Wilderness in the area of Stillwater Junction. I find this river fascinating and love exploring it!...[Continue ...
Tropical Storm Irene, Before & After
Tropical Storm Irene, White Mountains - From 6PM Saturday, August 27, 2011 through midnight Monday, August 29, 2011 the White Mountain National Forest was closed because of Tropical Storm Irene. This tropical storm caused massive damage along the East Coast of the United States and the White Mountain National Forest was officially closed during the storm. The above photo of the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River, near the Lincoln Woods Trail, shows how the river looked just days after ...
Tropical Storm Irene, White Mountains
August 2011, Tropical Storm Irene - From 6PM Saturday August 27, 2011 through midnight Monday August 29, 2011 the White Mountain National Forest was closed because of Tropical Storm Irene. This tropical storm caused massive damage along the East Coast of the United States and the White Mountain National Forest was officially closed during the storm....[Continue reading] ...
March’s Super Worm Moon
March 2011 "Super Worm" full moon - Hope everyone had a chance to see the March "Super Worm" full moon. The above scene is was from along the Kancamagus Highway in the White Mountains of New Hampshire USA....[Continue reading] ...
Lonesome Lake, Bull Moose
Lonesome Lake, Bull Moose - Yesterday morning (Thursday) I took a quick trip up to Lonesome Lake in the White Mountains, New Hampshire to do some exploring. As I came around a bend in the trail I was surprised when I bumped into a moose standing in the middle of the trail! He was more interested in eating twigs than me. I watched him from a safe distance for almost twenty minutes, before he decided to move off the trail ...
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.