bioteacher Loc: Brooklyn, NY

I am going to Lincoln, New Hampshire and was wondering if anyone had recommendations for photographic locations - scenery, wildlife, etc?

dennisallard Loc: Southern Maine

The whole area is a photographers dream. Check out the Flume Gorge and the Kankamagus Scenic Byway. And I'm sure the locals can suggest many more.

traderjohn Loc: New York City

Loon Mountain may have one of its chair lifts running. Google your question and take the advice of; dennisalard. By the by Fall is really spectacular. Be prepared for traffic. You can take the "Kank" into' North Conway and further North.


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Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Bring your hiking boots. The most stunning vistas are often a short hike away.

Charles Whittier

Wherever you go there are beautiful sights. Head north to Canon Mountain and take the Tram to the top. Enjoy the many sights on the way up. Indian Head, Clark's Trading Post for some entertainment (Steam Train ride-bear show), The Flume, The Basin. All a short drive north on Route 3. If time allows go farther north and take in Moutn Washington Hotel area in Bretton Woods, train ride to the top of the near by same names mountain is pricy but an experience never forgotten. Check weather though it is a bit colder than the base and in the clouds alot.
Anywhere you go you will find photo ops. Many area pamphlets available all over to give you more ideas to help you pick which place to go.
Enjoy your trip, capture your N.H. adventure, post some photos when you get back.
Born and raised until 18. After service time wife (51years) and family go back each year and still find something new.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Lots of ideas here - but all over NH.
https://www.google.com/search?q=photo+ops+lincoln+nh&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS925US925&oq=photo+ops+lincoln+nh&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i299.7847j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

bioteacher Loc: Brooklyn, NY

Thanks everyone

ctsteps5

Kangamamnga highway bring a lot of storage !!! Hit north conway. Zebs.

Jrhoffman75 Loc: Conway, New Hampshire

Kancamagus

ZtaKED Loc: Lakes Region, New Hampshire & NE Florida

Take a day and venture south to Holderness where you can take an on-water tour of Squam Lake offered by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Odds are you will be able to see loons, eagles, heron, possibly otters and mink around the lake and its islands. The Center also has live native animals on the walking trail. Works great if you can’t find them walking in the woods. You can check it out at nhnature.org.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

Stop in at the Ho Bo Railroad, it has a senic train ride. Plus many interesting trains on display.

Sergey

If you’re fit bring hiking boots (and maybe hiking poles)

Lincoln area:

Kancamagus Hwy (Rt. 112 east off i93). Make sure you have enough gas in the tank - there are no gas stations beyond Lincoln. Offers many stops along the way with sweeping views and short walks to the water.

Bear Notch Rd (off Kancamagus Hwy) - has a few stops with views but mainly can be used as a shortcut from Kancamagus to Rt. 302. Closed in winter

Flume Gorge (Rt. 3) - covered bridge and the gorge. Worth a relatively short hike.

Falling Waters trail (i93) - has 3 waterfalls within the first mile (or so). Has some steep parts and often is wet and very slippery. Hiking poles may be useful for water crossing and on descends. People who don’t hike may have difficulties.

Basin (i93) - easy walk along a stream with many pictures opportunities.

Cannon Mountain (i93) - take a tram to the top. There is a loop trail on the top and observation tower with nice views.

Artists Bluff and Bald Mountain (Profile Rd just off i93) - both offer great views to Franconia Notch and mountains. You can visit both following a loop trail or just go to Artists Bluff (shorter) and back - no technical difficulties, just climbing relatively steep steps.

Lost River Gorge (Rt 112 west of i93) - fun walk in the gorge through “caves”, over wooden climbing stairs, etc.



Rt. 302 (Crawford Notch, North Conway) area:


Mountain Washington Resort - beautiful building with mountains in the background. Right on Rt.302.

Mt. Washington Cog Railroad - take a ride on the cog railroad to the top of Mt. Washington (the tallest mountain in the Northeast). It’s expensive but unique experience. Call ahead to book tickets. Check the weather - Mt. Washington is notorious for its nasty weather. Alternative - drive up Mt. Washington Auto Road - cheaper, less fun but brings you to the same place on the top (with the same views).

Mt. Willard (Rt. 302 near AMC Highland Center and railroad station) - relatively short trail to the top of Mt. Willard that offers sweeping views to the Crawford Notch valley. The trail is not technical but you should be fit enough to hike with some elevation gain.

Silver Cascade (Rt. 302) - no walk required. A narrow stream going down the steep slopes of Crawford Notch. Not that interesting in dry season.

There are several places where you can hike to waterfalls - google something like “waterfalls in Crawford Notch area”.

Echo Lake (Echo Lake State Park) - there are many Echo lakes in this region. This one is located near N. Conway. The small lake offers a beach (with swimming) and granite ledges in the background. Rock climbers often can be seen across the lake on the walls (bring long telephoto lens)

Cathedral Ledge lookout (the same area) - you can drive up to the top and there are great views of surroundings within short walk.

Diana’s Baths (same area) - cascades and pools.



Lost Pond (Rt. 16, near AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center) - it’s a bit a drive from Rt. 302. Lost Pond trail is a loop but crossing Ellis river in the end (if you go clockwise) can be a challenge, so you may want to hike to the pond from Pinkham Notch Center and then backtrack instead of doing the whole loop. Talk with AMC staff in the Visitor Center before you go. They are knowledgeable and most of them are hikers.

Glenn Ellis Falls (Rt. 16, south of AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center) - no walk needed.

North Conway - lots of restaurants and shopping. Be prepared for heavy traffic and crowds.

Enjoy your trip, it's a beautiful region

Chiroman8

Dear Bioteacher,

Again follow the advice & common sense of the great Hedgehogger members ,you'll never go wrong. Since I have a home in the area all I can say is,do not buy gas in Lincoln,it has the highest gas prices in the area. All you have to do is check the prices for yourself, unless you love the oil companies or if your car is electric ! Have a great and safe trip and take many nice pictures. Pax

PS

When you get back home let me know if I'm right about the prises ! Thanks

hrblaine

I was there many years ago, early '60s iirc. Thanks all for posting, it brought back many fond memories! Harry