Franconia Notch, NH

This day we drove over to Franconia Notch State Park, a state park in New Hampshire. Specifically, we went to the Flume Gorge. Franconia Notch State Park is located in the heart of the popular White Mountain National Forest. A notch is actually a gap in the mountains formed by river and glacial erosive forces. The Flume itself is a mini-canyon 800 feet long. This state park is BUSY! Park staff were actually directing people to people to jump the curb and park on the grassy areas and along side the road. It was a nice walk and the gorge was pretty. Notice the walkway built on the side of the gorge.

Later in the afternoon, we went back to the Mount Washington hotel and the veranda. This time we brought the binoculars. It was very relaxing.