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.


Resolution Shelter Closed

Resolution Shelter - Dry River Wilderness, White Mountains, NH
Resolution Shelter - Dry River Wilderness, White Mountains Resolution Shelter Closed, June 21, 2010 - The Resolution Shelter in the Dry River Wilderness of the White Mountains, New Hampshire has been closed. It has been deemed unsafe. This shelter has been in bad shape for a number of years. And over the years it seemed like every time I stayed at this shelter it was during blizzard conditions or in some form of bad weather ...

Mount Washington Alpine Flowers

Labrador Tea-Ledum groenlandicum- during the summer months in the White Mountains, New Hampshire. This plant can be found on the rocky slopes of the alpine zone
Mount Washington Alpine Flowers - During the spring months, tiny alpine flowers bloom on Mount Washington in New Hampshire. And one of the best areas to see these flowers is in the Alpine Garden, along the Alpine Garden Trail. The Alpine Garden Trail is located on the eastern slopes of Mt Washington and is considered to be one of the best places in the White Mountains to see alpine flora....[Continue reading] ...

The Frost Place Museum, Franconia

Robert Frost Homestead - Franconia, New Hampshire
Robert Frost Homestead, New Hampshire - From the rusted mailbox to the chairs on the porch, nothing represents rural america better than this classic New England homestead. The Robert Frost Homestead is a great spot to visit if you are looking to kill some time during your visit to the White Mountains region of New Hampshire.....[Continue reading] ...

Weeks Act Exhibit – Plymouth State University

Weeks Act Exhibit – Plymouth State University
Beebe River Logging Railroad - Remnants of a Harp Switch Stand April 4, 2010 - Last week I had the opportunity to visit the Silver Center for the Arts at Plymouth State University to view the Weeks Act Exhibit. The exhibit, runs from March 3 - April 11, 2010 and is free to the public. The purpose of the exhibit is to celebrate the centennial of the Weeks Act, which is in 2011. Plus it will help create awareness for ...

Baldwin Steam Locomotive, Gorham

Baldwin Steam Locomotive, Gorham
Baldwin Steam Locomotive, New Hampshire - This 1911 Baldwin 0-6-0 steam locomotive is on display at the Grand Trunk Railroad Museum in Gorham, New Hampshire USA. These old locomotives look so cool, and I really enjoy photographing them. If time permitted, I would spend hours shooting all the different angles....[Continue reading] ...

Nansen Ski Jump, Milan

Nansen Ski Jump in Milan New Hampshire USA. This jump is 170 feet long and was constructed in 1936. In 1938, Olympic Trials were held here. The jump was closed in 1988.
Nansen Ski Jump, New Hampshire - Located along Route 16 in Milan, New Hampshire is the Nansen Wayside Park, which is home to the historical Nansen Ski Jump. Built in 1936 the Nansen Ski Jump at one time held major ski championships. And in 1938 the first Olympic Trials were held on the site...[Continue reading] ...

Sawyer River Railroad

Mount Carrigain - White Mountains, New Hampshire
Sawyer River Railroad, New Hampshire - The Sawyer River Railroad, operated by the Daniel Saunders Family, was a ten-mile long logging railroad in the New Hampshire White Mountains. It was in operation from 1877-1928 and was one of the last logging railroads to operate in New Hampshire...[Continue reading] ...

Mount Washington Wind Speed Broken

Mount Washington, New Hampshire
Mount Washington New Hampshire Images by ScenicNH Photography LLC January 28, 2010 - Since April 12, 1934 Mount Washington in New Hampshire has held the record for the highest wind gust ever measured on earth at 231 miles per hour. A wind speed that some said would never be broken. Never say never ...

Kancamagus Scenic Byway

Kancamagus Highway - New Hampshire USA
Kancamagus Scenic Byway, New Hampshire - New stock photography images have been added to the ScenicNH Photography image archive. These images are focused around the Kancamagus Scenic Byway in the White Mountains of New Hampshire USA. Above is a slideshow of scenes from along the Kancamagus Byway...[Continue reading] ...

Ossipee Mountains Update

Ossipee Mountains Update
Quick News Update For everyone who has been following the Ossipee Mountains property closure situation there is good news. Trail access has been restored! The Bureau of Trails deserves a big THANK YOU from everyone. This property closure was the result of a couple irresponsible hikers over the 2009 summer season. What they actually did is still in question, but the damage was done and it upset many land owners in the area ...