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White Mountains Region, NH

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Welcome to the White Mountains

A mind-boggling array of outdoor activities await the visitor in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire! From ski and snowboard venues like Attitash, Bretton Woods, Waterville Valley, Wildcat, Cranmore, Cannon and Loon to summer fishing in pristine rivers, lakes, ponds and streams, the White Mountains offer it all.

Then there’s hiking and biking on wooded trails, camping in the White Mountains National Forest, paddling through glassy mountain lakes, and crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing over a variety of scenic terrain.

All of this outdoor fun is available within three hours of Greater Boston, and you’ll find no shortage of spots to spend the night, dine out, or wait out a rainy day. Towns and ski areas throughout the Whites also hold many festivals throughout the seasons, devoted to music, food, wine, craft brew and more.

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Stowe Nordic Ski Derby Celebrates 80th Anniversary This Weekend

Historic Vermont ski race expected to draw record number of participants.

RI Group Posts 2024 Coastal Cleanup Results

Volunteers remove tons of trash from state shores.

Boston Outdoor Expo Returns March 1-2

Expo to feature speakers, retail sales, advice, and fun activities.

New Hampshire’s “Hike Safe” Program

Card sales help fund Search & Rescue ops and offer liability protection.

Aroostook County Outdoor Center for Sale

Center provided a venue for a variety of outdoor sports.

York, ME, May Improve Paddlecraft Access

New dock aims to decrease congestion in lower river.

RI Announces New Land Acquisition in Burrillville

Parcel provides critical link to conserved land in neighboring states.

Refuge Blog Urges Ethical Wildlife-Viewing Practices

Increased wildlife observation could impact winter owl behavior, survival.

National Land Trust Purchases 44,000 Acres in Northern Maine

Group seeks to manage land for climate resilience, recreation, and timber harvesting.

Feds Lease Gulf of Maine Sites for Floating Wind Farm Development

Sites could power more that 2.3 million homes.

Hiker Dies After Fall in White Mountains

Experienced hiker was scouting a popular ski glade along Coppermine Trail.

Snowbound Expo Returns to Boston

November event is a great way to kick off the winter outdoor season.

Maine’s Big Moose Ski Area for Sale

Former ski resort has been privately owned for 30 years.

Woman Pleads Guilty to Turtle-Smuggling Charges

Protected box turtles were destined for sale in Asian food markets.

Harvard to Build Public-Access Boat Dock on Charles River

New facility will provide all user groups with greater access to the lower Charles.

Historic Cleanup Operation Wraps Up on Boston Harbor Islands

Private, state, and federal groups collaborate to remove tons of debris from rugged outer islands.

VT Unveils First Fully Adaptive Mountain Bike Trail System

The Driving Range will allow riders with disabilities to access nearly four miles of trails.

MA to Offer Mountain Bike Trail Development Grants

Grants aimed at promoting visitation and participation in mountain biking for local communities.

RI “Green Bond” to Appear on November Ballot

Bond would dedicate $53 million for outdoor recreation, farming, open spaces, and more.

Federal Grant to Help Protect Maine’s Scarborough Marsh

Salt marsh protection critical to wildlife and mitigating effets of sea level rise.

Blake Higgins Dam to be Removed in VT

Dam removal will improve fish access, water quality.

NH Fish & Game Proposes Controversial Trout Rules Changes

New rules would eliminate “fly fishing only” areas.

Maine Wrestles with Surge in “Floating Camps”

“Non-water-dependent floating structures” slip through regulatory loopholes.

Maine Seeks Input on Moose Management

Online forum asks residents to participate in “Town Hall” conversation.

Hiker Injured at Falling Waters Trail in White Mtns.

Slippery trail section responsible for many injuries each season.

Injured Hiker Rescued from Dickey Mtn., NH

Various agencies coordinated in the rescue.

800 Acres Protected in Barre, MA

Central Massachusetts parcels to protect wildlife and drinking water.

Penobscot River Mercury Remediation Project to Begin

Cleanup of lower Penobscot expected to last 10 years.

Mass Audubon Opens New Paddlers' Landing in Concord, MA

New landing provides water access to Brewster’s Woods Wildlife Sanctuary.

North Country, NH, Experiences Major Trail Damage from Beryl

Many ATV trails closed.

Maine Seeks Help with Zebra Mussel Monitoring Project

Invasive bivalves found in nearby Canadian waters.

Beloved Martha's Vineyard Naturalist, Educator Passes

Gus Ben David helped others appreciate nature.

Block Island Trails in Trouble?

Many trails in need of maintenance due to overuse.

Awasos WMA Created in Vermont

New Wildlife Management Area links critical habitat in south-central Vermont.

Rangeley, Maine, Birding Trail Preserved

Acquisition adds 100 acres of protected land in Rangeley area.

Man Arrested After Driving Off Cliff in Acadia National Park

Driver reportedly had blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit.

NH White Pines Infected by Needle Fungi

Fungi causes needles to turn orange.

Cyanobacteria Detected in Parts of Lake Winnipesaukee

Toxic algae can harm humans and pets.

Invasive Plant Promotes Spread of Deer Ticks

New study finds Japanese barberry creates prime tick habitat.

Maine Lakes Generate $14 Billion in Value, Study Finds

UMaine researchers considered property value, recreational activities, summer camps.

Tiny Beetle Poses Big Threat to Maine Forests

Destructive insect could devastate state’s pine forests.

Fed Lawsuit Filed Over White Mountains Logging Projects

Environmental groups claim logging projects not properly vetted.

40th Annual MassAudubon Bird-A-Thon Coming Up

Popular birding competition and fundraiser will happen May 10-11.

Maine Allagash Plans Draw Opposition

State proposes new buildings along storied wilderness waterway.

Vermont Considers Fish & Wildlife Board Changes

New bill would strip board of authority over fishing, hunting, and trapping rules.

Wakesurfing Bill Passes Maine Legislature

Legislation seeks to protect wildlife and limit erosion on Maine lakes and ponds.

Grants Awarded to Massachusetts Outdoor Programs

State to fund 21 different organizations to promote access and diversity in outdoors recreation.

Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Offers 2 April Hikes

Public hikes will explore two properties in the Greater Providence area.

David Byrne Lauds Penobscot River Restoration

Famous singer, artist finds project a source of good news.

Winnipesaukee Ice-Out Earliest on Record

New ice-out date breaks 2016 record by a day.

Winter Snowfall Lacking in New England

Many ski resorts forced to close earlier than normal.

Boston Outdoor Expo to Premiere in April

New expo to feature outdoor brands, services, and speakers.

MA Seeks Greater Protection for Horseshoe Crabs

Bait harvesters and biomed industry may be affected.

NH Land Trusts Hope to Protect 148 Acres in Exeter, Newfields

Groups seek public support, funds.

Mass Audubon Herald’s Piping Plover Success

Most nests recorded in 35 years.

Maine Introduces Boating Safety Course Requirement

Boater-safety course is now mandatory for some powerboaters.

Plastic Outnumbers Cigarette Butts on Narragansett Bay Shores

New study by Save The Bay reveals extent of plastic pollution.

Multiple Backcountry Skiers, Snowboarders Rescued in VT

Killington S&R crews assist 23 backcountry skiers, snowboarders on same day.

Hiker Dies in White Mountains

Victim was an experienced hiker.

RI "Bag Ban" Now in Effect

New state law bans retail stores from providing single-use plastic bags to customers at the point of sale.

New Martha’s Vineyard Preserve to Open

Caleb’s Pond Preserve to feature walking trails.

More Maine Moose Calves Expected to Survive in 2024

Lower winter tick numbers offer hope for young moose.

Grant Awarded for New London's Alewife Cove Research

Funds will help improve and enhance important and scenic waterway.

Humpback Whales to Remain on MA Endangered Species List

Conservation groups celebrate decision to maintain protection.

Outdoor Retail Shop & Taproom to Open in Portsmouth, NH

Store to feature local brands and brews.

Hiker Airlifted from Mt. Katahdin

Twenty-year-old spent night on mountain before rescue.

RI Passes Shoreline Access Bill

New sets recognizable boundary where the public and walk, swim, fish, and otherwise access the coastal shore.

Marsh Restoration Underway in Fairhaven, MA

Project will restore 11 acres of tidal marsh bordering New Bedford’s Inner Harbor.

2023 Rangeley, ME, Birding Festival Coming Up!

Three-day event offers unique opportunities to see birds and learn from avian experts.

National Park Service to Lease Cape Cod Dune Shacks

Eight historic properties offer a unique rustic experience—but don’t expect luxurious accommodations.

Court Decision Clears Way for Resumption of Maine Power Line Construction

Hydropower line will cut through western Maine.

First Offshore Fish Farm Proposed off MA

Private aquaculture company aims to raise salmon and trout in submersible pens.

Osprey Thriving in Westport, MA

Numbers have recovered from 1964 low.

Great Bay Oyster Restoration Program Receives Additional Funding

SOAR program will help grow oyster reefs and aquaculture New Hampshire estuary.

Volunteers Sought for RI Beach Cleanups

Save The Bay to host annual trash-removal events along state’s coastal shores.

Trail Heroes: Meet the White Mountain Trail Collective

Learn about the important work being carried out by the White Mountain Trail Collective and its partners to build, maintain, and enhance trails in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

12,000 Acres Protected in Maine’s East Grand Lake Watershed

Initiative will help ensure public access to woods and waters along Canadian border.

Skiers, Hikers Rescued in MA During Nor’easter

Cell phones instrumental in assisting rescuers.

Snowmobilers Collide on Squam Lake, NH

Poor visibiity and mechanical issue blamed.

It's Coyote Mating Season: What to Know

Some ways to avoid coyote-human conflicts in spring.

Herring River Restoration Underway on Cape Cod

Removal of earthen dike and vegetation clearing first steps in multi-year project.

VT Moose Study Confirms Population Decline

Winter ticks, warming climate to blame.

"Free Snowmobiling" Weekend in Maine Set for March 3-5

State will waive registration fee for non-resident riders.

Groups Push for Bottle Bill in RI

Bill would include a deposit on alcoholic “nips.”

78th Stowe Derby Set for Feb. 26

Historic ski race expected to draw over 500 participants.

Maine to Host Free Ice Fishing Clinics

Clinics to be held in Oxford and Shapleigh.

Spring Birding Competition to be Held in Boston

Friendly event to challenge urban birders.

3 Dead After Falling Through Ice on Lake Champlain

Officials warn to stay off frozen lake.

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Nears Completion

Ninety-three-mile, four-season trail spans northern Vermont.

Rangeley, ME, Fat Bike Loppet & Winterpalooza!

Don’t miss these fun winter events in the Rangeley Region!

NH to Offer Free Admission to 7 State Parks on New Year’s Day

Several parks will host outdoor events as well.

Hiker Dies in White Mountains

Incident marks 21st hiking fatality in NH this year.

Feds Approve Green Mountain Timber Harvest Expansion

Decision sparks protests from climate activists, environmental groups.

MA Announces New Office of Outdoor Recreation

New office will work toward improving and facilitating outdoor activities in the Bay State.

Man Dies After Fall in White Mountains

First death on Mount Willard in 18 years.

U.S. Winters Are Warming, And Fast, Says New Study

Independent analysis shows rapid warming trend, especially in the Northeast.

Maine Seeks Cottontail Sightings

Public asked to report sightings of rare rabbit.

Penobscot River Sees Increase in Returning Salmon, Herring

Fish counts encourage conservationists, biologists, and anglers.

New England Forests Key to Fighting Climate Change

New study says regional forests already sequester large amounts of carbon—but can do even more.

Maine Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame Announces New Inductees

Seven honored for contributions to winter sports.

More Land Protected on Mount Watatic, MA

Expansion of Wildlife Management Area increases opportunities for hiking, fishing, birding and more.

Southern VT Parcel Added to Nat. Wildlife Refuge

Some 3,500 acres in Londonderry and Windham added to Silvio O. Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge.

State of the Birds Report Shows Troubling Trends, But Some Encouraging News

Comprehensive study reveals steep declines in some species, leveling out in others.

NH Hikers Fined for “Reckless Conduct” Following Rescue

Incident imperiled rescue personnel, say officials.

"PMC Unpaved" Bike Ride to Raise Additional Money for Cancer Research

New all-terrain ride to be held in western Massachusetts.

MA River Levels Reach Near-Record Low Flows

Drought conditions to blame.

Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Introduced in Congress

Bill aims to protect species before they are listed as endangered.

MA Bans Open Fires in State Parks Due to Drought

Ban is response to recent fires throughout state.

E-BIKE Act Would Provide Tax Break on Electric Bike Purchases

Supporters say increased E-bike use would benefit the environment.

Ammonoosuc River Forest Angler Access Trail Opens

New path provides fishing access to White Mountains trout in Bethlehem.

ATV Playground: Jericho Mountain State Park, Berlin, NH

Spend a day or weekend riding the trails in this state park built to accommodate ATVs.

Trail Heroes: Meet the White Mountain Trail Collective

Learn about the important work being carried out by the White Mountain Trail Collective and its partners to build, maintain, and enhance trails in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

ENE Blog: White Mountain Mentors

We learned a thing or two about backcountry skiing and snowshoeing on our recent winter adventures in New Hampshire.

ENE Blog: North Conway Bike & Hike

A review of ENE’s recent filming session in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

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White Mountain Puzzles
18 Black Mountain Rd, Jackson, NH 03846

For over 30 years, White Mountain Puzzles has crafted the highest quality puzzles for the entire family to enjoy.
REI Co-op Store
1498 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860

Adventure gear and expert advice in North Conway.
North Country Angler
2988 White Mountain Highway
​, North Conway, NH 03860

Your one-stop shop for fly fishing gear and advice.
Moat Mountain Brewing Company
3378 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860

Fresh-brewed goodness and tasty food.
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