New England Travel and Vacation Gazette and Other Wicked Good Content

Article by Eric H. Photo: Albany Covered Bridge Kancamagus Highway, 9/11/08, by Jesse Mosston Seems like there's a leaf peeping tourist for every colorful leaf on the Kancamagus Highway, but don't let the crowds impede your New Hampshire fall foliage visit to this famous location. This is simply one of the best scenic routes in New England to take in the brilliant fall foliage!  The 34-mile highway, spanning from Lincoln to Conway in the heart of the White  Mountains, features some truly wonderful forest, river and mountains views.  We just received some great "New Hampshire Fall Foliage Updates" news sent to us on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, from the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development stating that " Drivers will want to cruise the Kancamagus Highway for dramatic scenery, and take advantage of a number of stopping points, from roadside picnic areas to short and long hikes. Nearly 75% of the area is almost at peak and promises awesome fa...

Photo by Eric H.: Woods in Franconia Notch State Park, N.H. Just received an update from Betty Gagne, of the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development, that more vibrant fall foliage colors have graced many parts of the "Granite State." The Fall Foliage Report for Sept. 24 states that "It’s autumn splendor in the Great North Woods region," and the "White Mountains Region is showing a blast of color in and around the area of Waterville Valley." Leaf peepers from The Lakes, Dartmouth-Sunapee, Monadnock and Merrimack Valley regions are also reporting more color, while the Seacoast region (usually the last to reach peak foliage) is showing greater progress than in past years, at this time. For fully detailed fall foliage reports, we recommend calling the New Hamphire Division of Travel and Tourism Development Fall Foliage Hotline at 1-800-258-3608. Follow the prompts to check out the latest reports in each New Hampshire region.

Article and photo (of Echo Lake, Franconia State Park, N.H.) by Eric H. If you're looking for a hotel to stay during the New Hampshire fall foliage season, we have a few hundred for you to choose from at discount rates. Now is a great time to book a room, as local New Hampshire hotels, motels, inns , resorts and bed and breakfast often have their rooms fill up quickly. Not only is our fall foliage season a wonderfully colorful time of the season, but quite popular for New England travelers --so the need to secure a hotel room is essential. In our guide, not only will you find hotels categorized by towns and cities -- and the chance to book online -- but also a section on local communities "worth a look." We encourage you to browse our New Hampshire Hotel Guide . For every reservation made, we will donate five percent of our commission to Brookview House, of Dorchester, Mass., whose mission is to assist homeless families in the development of skills necessary to break the...

Commentary and photo by Eric H., fall foliage updates courtesy of VisitNH.com The good people at VisitNH.com just sent us some fall foliage updates for New Hampshire. Just a day away from the Columbus Day Weekend, this leaf peeping information should serve, no doubt, as a valuable guide to your New Hampshire trip planning needs. On a personal level, New Hampshire has always had a special place in my heart, especially during the fall foliage season. Yes, fall foliage is tremendous anywhere in New England, but to me, the New Hampshire foliage resonates with colors seemingly more consistently brilliant. Add the dramatically, rugged and beautiful White Mountains and its nearby lakes or quaint, relaxing towns like Hollis, Milford, Bristol, Keene, Wolfeboro, Peterborough, Meredith and Woodstock and you have the perfect foundation for a New Hampshire fall foliage day trip or extended vacation. Without delay here are the updates from VisitNH.com -- and don't forget to call its recorded h...

Photo of Wolfeboro, NH, by Eric H. What better time to visit beautiful New Hampshire than during the fall foliage season? The fall foliage in New England is as good as it gets, an added benefit to the inherently rugged, dramatic mountain ranges, the family-friendly traditional attractions and events, and the many lake towns that gently force you to relax. Mt. Washington affords the most amazing mountains views with its 6,288 ft. of rural splendor, but I also recommend the following communities: Wolfeboro, for its quaint, active downtown and location on the quieter side of Lake Winnipesaukee. Meredith for its extended lake walks and shopping at the Mill Falls Inn and Marketplace. Hollis for its winding country roads, quintessentially quiet downtown village-like look, and pleasant farms that offer apple picking. Keene for its Oct 25 Pumpkin Festival, one of the most vibrant small-town, downtowns in New England, and the academic look of Keene State College. Peterborough for its artsy feel...