North Conway NH Area

05/10/2024

Northern lights may be visible from the Mt Washington Valley tonight! Once it gets dark look to the north on the horizon and get up as high as you can. Will you be ready? https://mwvvibe.com/how-to-see-and-capture-the-northern-lights-over-mt-washington-valley/

04/06/2024

Who's ready for the eclipse? Check out some of the best spots in North Conway and around the region for viewing, an eclipse timer, and even a link to see what the eclipse will look like from your area! https://northconwaynh.com/viewing-the-eclipse-in-nh/

02/07/2024

Snowmobiling in the area has been decent around town but excellent as you gain elevation. These photos are atop Black Cap Mountain which overlooks North Conway village, a popular summer hike during the warmer season.

02/02/2024

🎉ITS HAPPENING!🎉

We are so excited for Ice Fest to kick off tomorrow. If you are a participant, be sure to check your email for some important details that were sent out last night. Rest up and get stoked for an amazing weekend. We'll see you bright and early in the morning!

MWV Ice Fest 2024 Feb 2-4




🔗 Link in bio for more info

📍Land Recognition
MWV Ice Festival takes place on land of the
Pequawket
N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis)
Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy

01/04/2024

Is anyone out there ready for some snow?! This photo was taken just a few weeks ago here in Conway ... and thanks to a very active forecast in the next few weeks we'll soon be dressed in white again! Wiseguy Creative Photography

12/28/2023

12/18/2023

This is the southern end of West Side Rd at dusk today … now an island. The Kanc, Pinkham and Crawford Notches, and parts of Jackson, all closed due to flooding. Possible rock slides reported near the W***y House. Be safe people …

12/04/2023

Good powder day at Jackson Ski Touring Center and around the Mt. Washington Valley ... 12" reported Northern Extremes Snowmobiling and Bear Notch Rd Bartlett, 9-10" at Attitash Ski Resort, 11-12" at Wildcat Mountain. A bit on the wet side here and there but the snow will set up well for a base. Wiseguy Creative Photography Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce

11/10/2023

Thank you to all our veterans ….

11/07/2023

Have you voted? Vote for North Conway as #1 Ski Town in America! https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-ski-town-2023/north-conway-new-hampshire/

Did you know that the North Conway area has 7 alpine ski areas totaling over 1600 skiable acres and 337 trails ... plus 6 XC ski areas with over 450km of trails! It takes just a few seconds to vote and please vote often and SHARE! Thank you :)

10/16/2023

Pockets of good fall color in the White Mountains of NH are surrounded but dull areas and large pockets of green foliage. UNH Cooperative Extension helps to explain why.

10/13/2023

Today's foliage report - Oct 13, 2023 - comes from the eastern end of Route 112 in Albany, NH, and back to the eastern side of North Conway near Pudding Pond and the Redstone Quarry. While we agree with the many reports of a less-than-stellar foliage season, we would like to point out that there's still plenty of great color to see, however you may need to look a little closer to find the pockets.

The good news is that there is plenty of good color (see our earlier reports, too) and more green foliage left to turn, prolonging the season into late October. The not-so-great news is that we may not see an actual peak this season as much of the foliage has either been slow to turn, been negatively affected by leaf fungus, or has simply dropped early.

The southeastern side of Whites seems to offer the most opportunities for good pockets of color. The first bunch of photos below are from around the Passaconway and eastern side of the Kancamagus Highway. The most rewarding views will come to those who are willing to step out of their vehicles a bit and walk or hike out onto the many trails in the area. We recommend parking at the Albany Covered Bridge, just east of Lower Falls on Route 112, walk out through the covered bridge, and left onto the Nanamogomuck Ski Trail. This will bring you along the opposite side of Lower Falls ... and is our "path-less-traveled" favorite.

Back in Conway, the story of the day is GREEN. Take a look at the photos of the Rattlesnake Mountain Range that runs from Cranmore and Peaked Mountains to the Redstone area of East Conway. Typically, variables such as the length of day, temperatures, and tree species are what signals the foliage to begin turning. Well, we know that the days are shorter ... so has it been the varying temperatures over the past month or so causing this? Are the higher than average temps to blame for the seemingly endless amount of green trees around the Mt. Washington Valley?

Let us know what you think ... and don't forget to share and visit www.northconwaynh.com for more! Wiseguy Creative Photography

10/11/2023

Fall Foliage Report - October week 2
As we move towards the middle of October we have seen some explosive color in many areas north of North Conway, such as in Pinkham and Crawford Notches ... while some areas are slightly washed out, such as around Bretton Woods and Twin Mountain. We're getting picky here folks though as most of the color we've seen here in the Whites has been overall fantastic.

If you haven't visited yet, we're guessing that most of the fall color is about 5 days behind a typical White Mountain season so there is still plenty of time. Read on ....

The North Conway area and south are approaching peak yet many areas oddly still have lots of green–such as the Rattlesnake Mountain area on the east Conway side. The 2023 season has been a wet one, and the North Conway area had to withstand two consecutive years of gypsy moth caterpillar infestations. Many trees in this area have not rebounded after putting out two sets of buds multiple years in a row.

Also, there is a leaf fungus becoming more evident in the region (see photos) that will no doubt impact the overall colors. The end result may be less of an obvious "peak" season, however, colors may last a bit longer than normal.

Have you seen this? Please share your thoughts! Go to www.northconwaynh.com for more.

More to come! Wiseguy Creative Photography

10/04/2023

Today's foliage photos (from 10/3/23) are from just south of North Conway in the Conway Lake and Route 153 area from Conway, Eaton, and Freedom - including breathtaking Crystal Lake in Eaton and the Little White Church along its banks.

As peak color approaches from the north above Crawford, Pinkham, and Evans Notches, foliage in this area is just beginning to fill in with more widespread oranges, yellows, and reds. Still plenty of green to turn, but we are seemingly within a week from hitting peak color in this area. So far, there are some slight signs of premature browning (dry leaves dropping) of some stressed trees, perhaps from caterpillar damage in the past couple of years–but certainly not as bad as some had predicted. Overall, the entire White Mountain and Lakes region, even as far south as Portsmouth, has shown signs of brilliant color.

Our next report will be from the peak areas of the northern Whites! Please share and go to www.northconwaynh.com for more information during your stay.

Please share! Wiseguy Creative Photography

09/27/2023

Today's foliage photos (9/27/23) are from the Bartlett side of Crawford Notch (Rt 302), over Bear Notch, to the Conway end of the Kancamagus, to Passaconway Rd.

The upper elevations of Crawford Notch are beginning to show more widespread color; however green remains the predominant color throughout the Notch and Rt 112 (Kancamagus Highway). Though there are wide patches of good color coming in around Bear Notch Rd, green continues to rule the day, especially along the road.

On the eastern, or Conway side of Route 112, there is perhaps 15-20% color at this point, but the majority of foliage remains green along Rt 112 ... even solid areas of green with very little color showing near Passaconway Rd (see pics).

We have read reports claiming widespread color, and this is simply not the case, today, at least. Stay tuned though as it's looking like many areas are on the verge of turning.

Please share!
Wiseguy Creative Photography

09/20/2023

Our first fall foliage report of the season begins in the Berlin/Gorham area. We’re beginning to see hints of color, especially around rivers and lakes. Though still 95% green, we’re seeing the same right through the Conways into Madison and Freedom. Share and stay tuned for more! Wiseguy Creative Photography

08/03/2023

Cool and cloudy day on your vacation? Perfect time to visit the

07/11/2023

Lots of news stories recently about the possibility of the northern lights being visible in central and northern NH this week. Here are some quick tips to keep in mind during your quest to see them:
- look north and hope for minimal cloud clover
- move far away as possible from light pollution sources
- get to the highest point possible or in an open field

Thank you to Mt Washington Valley Vibe magazine for these great tips on increasing your likelihood of seeing the lights ...

How to See and Capture the Northern Lights over the Mt. Washington Valley and White Mountains Posted by Dan Houde | Jul 16, 2022 | landscape, night sky, northern lights, outdoor adventure, photography | 2 | The phone chirped, interrupting a late Saturday evening dinner at a favorite pub in North Con...

06/17/2023

Red Sox slugger Justin Turner chills out with his pup Thursday with S**o Canoe Rental Company. His day off on the must have worked as he bashed a grand slam and 6 RBIs against the Yanks last night at Fenway. Turner and family stayed locally and made their way to Polly’s Pancakes before heading back down for the game. We hear Mr Turner is quite the generous tipper too! Photo by Kourtney Turner … Go !

05/01/2023

Flooding on Westside Rd has created a temporary island effect for local residents trapped between the S**o and Swift Rivers Wiseguy Creative Photography

05/01/2023

"West Side Island" .... May 1, 2023 in Conway, NH Wiseguy Creative Photography This happens when both south and north ends of West Side Rd in Conway/North Conway get flooded by the S**o and Swift Rivers spilling over their banks. Passaconway Rd would be the alternative but the Kancamagus Highway also has some flooding damage and is closed.

03/20/2023

Beautiful drive on the Kancamagus Highway this morning ... and XC ski along Passaconway Rd. The Swift River is beginning to fill with spring run-off and while the air is still crisp the sun is warming things up nicely. Who's ready for spring?

03/18/2023

Bluebird day and soo much snow in Tuckerman Ravine .. Avalanche danger was moderate today and changes daily. No matter how nice it is where you are … know before you go … and higher summits forecast

03/15/2023

Snow totals were less than anticipated throughout the Whites but some ski areas such as still received over half a foot of fresh powder setting up spring skiing in the region nicely. Get out there and enjoy 😎 Wiseguy Creative Photography

03/14/2023

Four or five inches so far at with a few more on the way!