Jefferson Notch Road, White Mountains – Today, this seasonal road in New Hampshire connects Base Road in Crawford’s Purchase with Valley Road in Jefferson; it begins in Crawford’s Purchase, travels through Chandler's Purchase, Thompson and Meserve's Purchase, Low and Burbank's Grant, and ends at Valley Road in Jefferson. The highest elevation reached by a public highway in New Hampshire is along Jefferson Notch Road...[Continue reading] ...

Jewell Trail, White Mountains - Established in 1934, the roughly 3.7 mile long Jewell Trail begins at a trailhead on Base Station Road in Chandler's Purchase, New Hampshire. It travels up an unnamed ridge of Mount Clay and eventually ends at the Gulfside Trail; the Gulfside Trail is a segment of the scenic Appalachian Trail. Upon reaching the junction with the Gulfside Trail, most hikers continue on to Mount Washington...[Continue reading] ...

July History, White Mountains - July in the New Hampshire White Mountains is a great time of year. Hikers are exploring the trails, fishermen are fishing the rivers, and campers are enjoying the campgrounds. Throughout the history of the White Mountains, outdoor recreation has been a favorite pastime for many families during this month. And some interesting historical events took place during July...[Continue reading] ...