6 Things to do near Franconia New Hampshire (White Mountains) [ep 32]

We had planned a week in Franconia New Hampshire (White Mountains), specifically to hike the Franconia Ridge Loop. But nature threw us a curve ball, so we went with our backup plan and found a few cool things to do in the area around Franconia Notch.
0:00 - Welcome
0:05 - Old Man of the Mountain - A memorial for a collapsed rock formation resembling a face
1:03 - The Basin - A 15,000 yr old granite pothole
2:17 - Artist's Bluff - short hike to amazing views of echo lake
4:13 - Cloudlands Falls - hiking to beautiful cascading waterfalls
5:24 - Kancamagus Scenic Byway - amazing drive on a scenic byway
6:00 - Boise Rock - it's a rock, but it has a story!
6:45 - Final thoughts
#newhampshire #whitemountains #rvtravel
Cheers!
- The Haskins
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[@FarFromOrdinary]

Were you able to see the old mans foot?!

[@lonniemcnerney960]

No I didn't catch it

[@rmccabe117]

What a fantastic ridge climb! I live in ma. and used to work 4 on, 4 off so almost every 4 days off I was hiking! Loved that area and was hiking in Franconia about 3 weeks before the old man fell. Great video. Going to see what else you guys have bveen up to.....

[@FarFromOrdinary]

Such a pretty area!

[@TakeATripTogether]

You guys always find such beautiful places to hike and explore. I'm sure that community's heart sank when the old man's profile crumbled. Nice that they were able to recreate the experience somewhat. Yes, great idea to visit in the fall. I'm sure all of those trees are fantastic with their full autumn splender! And yeah, Boise Rock. Definitely sounds like Star Wars!!! LOL

[@cheypam]

04:55 the little black Chihuahua "air swimming" over the stream! 💜 😂

[@FarFromOrdinary]

Love her!!

[@katoom-ju6vo]

We really enjoy staying at Lafayette Campground. Access to the trail heads for the ridge loop hike is just a short walk from the campground. The ridge trail is amazing!!!

[@FarFromOrdinary]

Thanks for the tips!

[@richiesun9676]

Been coming up to the Whites for 2 decades. Still so much more to do.

[@FarFromOrdinary]

No doubt!

[@lonniemcnerney960]

Its nice to see that you guys do all these adventures as a family. Another nice vid.

[@FarFromOrdinary]

Always!! ❤

[@CraigNiesenPhotography]

What cool hikes and an interesting location. I love the fact that you guys the history of the location. Thank you for sharing. Peace and Safe Travels.

[@FarFromOrdinary]

Thanks Craig!

[@montyonthemove4227]

Wow what a pretty place. One of these days we will make our way up that way. I love how your furry friend is so eager to get along the trail. I look forward to the next one.

[@gabrielledennis549]

What a sweet family! Wonderful video. I'm planning on staying in this region next summer. I'm very excited.

[@FarFromOrdinary]

Aww thank you!!! And enjoy the trip!

[@michael_budda]

Nice video! I haven't gotten to see any of those points yet but they are on my list!

[@FarFromOrdinary]

Thanks Michael! Such an awesome place to relax.

[@darianrthomas]

Wow amazing video. Thanks for sharing. I did like and subscribe as well.

[@FarFromOrdinary]

Thanks Darian!! ❤️❤️

[@pamelahomeyer748]

Definitely flatlanders. There's some shorter walks where you will see much more impressive views. There's a short walk just above the falls on Kancamagus Highway it will take you to a small lake and you'll feel like you're the only person in the world that's ever seen that Lake

[@theunpavedpath5925]

Great video and information! The northeast is the one area of the country we haven't traveled. We hope to soon!

[@FarFromOrdinary]

Thanks!! We were pretty apprehensive because we enjoy the freedom of not having to book any campgrounds out West, but for the most part we're enjoying the NE!

[@thepresentvegan]

Great shots and info:)

[@FarFromOrdinary]

Thank you!!

[@pamelahomeyer748]

Go to Chicora Lake and swim out to the middle of big lake and there's a sand dune you can stand on everybody will think you're treading water for hours and hours

[@NickandRachel]

Awesome video 🙂

[@FarFromOrdinary]

Thanks ya'll! ❤️❤️

[@NickandRachel]

@@FarFromOrdinary you're welcome 😊

[@gregbowden1552]

Whites are my favorite place in the world. But you can't depend on the weather ❤

[@aleciawatson7322]

Looks so peaceful at all the places! What was the hike you didn't get to do that you wanted to do?

[@FarFromOrdinary]

The hike was the Franconia Ridge Loop! A grueling 8+ mile with 4k ft of elevation gain, but most of it is along the alpine ridges with 360 degree views! Ughhh!! _raises fist at sky_

[@remyd8767]

What about lonesome lake. Cool little lake halfway up the mountain

[@FarFromOrdinary]

Oh good tip!!!

[@counterpoint1014]

As artist, what area of New Hampshire would you suggest I consider moving to?

[@FarFromOrdinary]

That's such a tough one to answer! We really loved the area around Franconia.

[@Bryankirshon]

i have family in new Hampshire.

[@garymcgovern1423]

Did you go to the flume gorge? I thought that was very interesting.

[@FarFromOrdinary]

We did not! They aren't dog friendly so we didn't go.

[@pamelahomeyer748]

Someone needs to explain to these people what are three dog night is

[@PaulsWanderings]

I am sorry but the profilers do not do the Old Man justice. I just look up and miss an old friend. Artist Bluff is fun for the hike but not for the view. If you are going to do the Franconia Ridge Loop in the Fall, pack for Winter. You will be exposed to the weather for a couple of miles. It can and has snowed on the Ridge in October.

[@FarFromOrdinary]

Great tips! And yeah I bet Old Man is missed.

[@cristinabernard3245]

ALSO THERE IS A LADY SEATING DOWN ON HIS RIGHT SIDE.

[@jwlindem1]

I now know not to visit New Hampshire, thanks!

[@FarFromOrdinary]

hah that's one way to look at it! 😂

[@linearmemories]

lol based on one region of one town? Trust me, they don’t want people like you visiting anyway.