06 Aug
04 Aug
Christmas Tunes and Yule Log Flumes:Santa’s Village, Jefferson NH
The White Mountains of New Hampshire are filled with family friendly outdoor adventure options. During our ten days there we hiked, biked, kayaked, zip-lined, and swam. But we also enjoyed two great theme parks. Our morning at Clark’s Trading Post was filled with fun, and our two afternoons at Santa’s Village were even better. Both parks were clean, reasonably priced, and filled with a wide variety of rides that kept everyone entertained, including mom and dad. I was initially suspicious of the whole Christmas in Summer... Read More
27 Jul
The Kancamagus Highway, White Mountain National Forest
The Kancamagus Highway, better known as the Kanc, is a 34.5 mile stretch of road that runs through the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. We had heard from some folks that it was a lovely drive, but honestly it wasn’t at the top of our list of things to do while staying near Lincoln. Scenic car rides can be a tricky proposition with three young kids. We can experience heaven on earth if all three decide to fall asleep and let us peacefully gaze out at the magnificent landscape. Or we might endure a nightmare with a... Read More
24 Jul
Blaster Boats and Old Goats: Clark’s Trading Post, Lincoln NH
During our ten days of hiking, swimming, and kayaking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire we found it surprisingly easy to avoid crowds. In fact, our family often found itself alone while exploring lakes, rivers, and trails. These places were not off the beaten path. Sometimes they were just off the interstate. So if your family wants to experience outdoor adventure without suffocating summer crowds, then this might be the place for you. But the White Mountains are also filled with family-friendly attractions and amusement parks.... Read More
22 Jul
Two Hikes and a Swim: Artist’s Bluff, Bald Mountain, and Echo Lake (Franconia State Park, New Hampshire)
On our second day in Franconia Notch, we were excited to see more of the mountains. However, we also knew we had to take it a little easy with the kids since the day before had been relatively long and physically demanding for our three young children. This is a regular pattern for us during our travels. We like to alternate busy days with more relaxed days to make sure the boys never hit the ’tilt and meltdown’ point. We went looking for two types of activities… A short, rewarding hike A great swim …and we found them... Read More
20 Jul
Campground Review: Lincoln/Woodstock KOA (White Mountains, NH)
Are you looking for the perfect base camp for your next White Mountains adventure? If so, then look no further than the Lincoln/Woodstock KOA. We recently spent six nights at this campground and were incredibly impressed by its facilities and activities, and its layout and location. In short, we pretty much loved every inch of this near-perfect KOA. Here are some of the highlights: I found myself wandering into the camp store every morning to either browse the shelves, restock our supplies, or pick up maps and information for our... Read More
18 Jul
