White Mountains History


White Mountains, New Hampshire history, the abandoned and forgotten places in the White Mountains help tell the fascinating story of our heritage. These articles, blog articles, essays, photographs, and pages showcase the abandoned places, forgotten 19th-century farming settlements, 20th-century ghost towns, railroads, and tourism history (hiking, grand resorts, Mount Washington, waterfalls, etc.) in the White Mountain National Forest and the surrounding region.


Scenes of April, New Hampshire

A small cascade along the Kancamagus Highway in the White Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire USA during the spring months
Cascade - Kancamagus Highway, New Hampshire Scenes of April, New Hampshire- Most of New England is snow free, but here in the White Mountains of New Hampshire we still have plenty of snow. Mount Washington recently got six inches of snow. And off trail travel in some areas of the White Mountains still requires snowshoes. The snow is melting fast though. I love the month of April for two reasons. The first reason is brooks and rivers are usually roaring, ...

An Evolving Landscape, White Mountains

Black Brook Footbridge - Pemigewasset Wilderness
An Evolving Landscape, White Mountains - It amazes me how much the landscape of the White Mountains changes over time. Many visitors to the White Mountains think of the area as being "stuck in time" because of its national forest designation. The reality is lots of change occurs naturally and by man. I thought it would be interesting to show scenes that no longer exist in the White Mountains. These scenes all disappeared over the last ten years....[Continue reading] ...

Scenes of March, White Mountains

Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge - Scenic view of the Presidential Range from along the Presidential Range Rail Trail / Cohos Trail near Cherry Pond in Jefferson, New Hampshire USA
Presidential Range Rail Trail / Cohos Trail - Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge, New Hampshire Scenes of March, White Mountains - The 2013 / 2014 winter season is officially over, but you would never know it by the amount of snow still on the ground and cold temperatures we are having in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The snow cover has been amazing this year! I am sad to see winter come to an end, but at the same time am ...

Scenes of February, White Mountains

Lincoln Woods Trail, Winter - Lincoln, New Hampshire
Lincoln Woods Trail - Lincoln New Hampshire Scenes of February, White Mountains - With schools taking winter break (February vacation) this month, the White Mountains of New Hampshire have been very busy. Many families visit the region to ski, explore the trails and to get away from the city life. Downtown Lincoln has been a zoo the last few weeks. Every month I do a blog post showcasing five images I created during the month. They're intended to help you ...

Russell Snow Plow, Bartlett

The Russell snow plow #68 at Bartlett Roundhouse in Bartlett, New Hampshire USA along the Maine Central Railroad. This plow was built in 1923 for the Portland Terminal Railroad Company, a subsidiary of the Maine Central Railroad and operated mostly in Maine. In 1975 the Conway Scenic Railroad purchased it.
Russell Snow Plow #68, Bartlett - Along the old Maine Central Railroad at the Bartlett Roundhouse in Bartlett, New Hampshire rests the Russell snow plow #68. It was built in 1923 for the Portland Terminal Railroad Company, a subsidiary of the Maine Central Railroad and operated mostly in Maine. In 1975 the Conway Scenic Railroad purchased it.....[Continue reading] ...

Scenes of January, White Mountains

Mount Pemigewasset - Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire USA
Greeley Pond Trail - White Mountains, New Hampshire Scenes of January, White Mountains - 2014 has officially started, and it looks like its going to be a great year shooting the White Mountains environment. I'm pretty excited for the New Year! Much of my focus will be on areas of the White Mountains I have little coverage of and forests. January started off with fresh snow and extremely cold weather. The cold conditions kept most off the trails of the ...

December, White Mountains

Franconia Notch State Park - Snow making at Cannon Mountain in the White Mountains, New Hampshire USA
Five images from the month of December - Is another year really gone? Wow time flies! For me, December means cleaning external hard drives, more research for 2014 projects, and time off to enjoy the holidays....[Continue reading] ...

Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge, New Hampshire

Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge - Jefferson, New Hampshire
Pondicherry National Wildlife Refuge, New Hampshire – Designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974 by the National Park Service, Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge is located in the towns of Jefferson and Whitefield, New Hampshire. The main attraction is Cherry Pond, which can be reached by hiking the Pondicherry Rail Trail for 1.5 miles from the designated parking lot on Airport Road (Hazen Road) in Whitefield....[Continue reading] ...

Mount Osceola Trail, White Mountains

Mount Osceola Trail on the summit of Mount Osceola in the White Mountains, New Hampshire USA during the winter months
Mount Osceola Trail, White Mountains - The New Hampshire White Mountains have been photographed inside and out and possibly from every vantage point. And it has become common to see identical shots of a location from two, three or four photographers. Some images are so identical it looks as if photographers set up their tripods in the same spot...[Continue reading] ...

Scenes of November, White Mountains

Roaring River Memorial Nature Trail - Franconia Notch, New Hampshire
Roaring River Memorial Nature Trail - White Mountains, New Hampshire Scenes of November, White Mountains - It is hard to believe November is almost in the books. The autumn shooting season is officially done here in the New Hampshire White Mountains, and winter is knocking at the door. I find November to be one of the stranger months in the photography industry. As the holidays approach, the photo industry slows down some. Publishing companies will be shutting down for Thanksgiving, ...