September in New Hampshire

A year ago all the magic began for me.  I took a chance on a New Love and now as I reflect back on our first ever trip anywhere together, I recall how new we were...how unfamiliar we were with one another although we knew each other from constant conversations that allowed us to bond, there is a "knowing" that only comes with time.

I wish our lives were not so busy this year that we have had to put off traveling together again.  I look forward to doing it again.

But last September, when Jame and I had the chance to get away from it all for 2 days we set off the White Mountains region of New Hamphire which is more or less Central New Hampshire.  I Love the White mountains area.  It has a few busy visitor spots but lots of nature and nice people.  We did most of my favorite things in our two-day weekend getaway.  Most people who know the White Mountains know Franconia State Park and Lincoln New Hampshire.  If you take 95 all the way up, and I think it might be 93 too....you get on Rte 3 in Lincoln New Hampshire and that is where most of the hotels and parks are.  I have stayed at many places there.

I insisted that if we only had 2 days to explore, one of these days had to be at Clark's Trading Post on Rte 3 in Lincoln NH.  This is an adorable little Visitor Park with a cool old fashioned Train Ride where you get chased and shot at by a bandito called "The Wolfman".  The Clark Family has been training Black Bears for decades.  They are wonderful people.  In the summer, when the park is in full swing, they run several bear shows per day.  They also invite a Chinese Acrobat Troupe to house with them all summer season and year after year you can enjoy their shows too...several times per day.  Clark's has a few rides, exhibits and a rock wall.  They offer Segway rides.  My favorite part is their huge gift shop!

A trip to the White mountains is never complete unless you are wading in the Cool waters of the Pemigwassett River!  I just call it the Pemi.  The sound of it's powerful rushing is the perfect backdrop for my relaxation time. 

There is this awesome delicious unbelieveably yummy little restaurant called Fresolones which is located directly across the street on Rte 3, from Whales Tale Water park.  They make the most delicious tomato sauce.  In the back of their restaurant is a huge stone deck and the Pemi River runs right behind.  you can barely hear your boyfriend talk to you with the sound of the river but it is a beautiful place to enjoy great food and nature!  We also meet some wonderful people everytime we go there!

These photos above are from our Hike through Flume Gorge- an amazing trek!  In order from first photo to 3rd, you are seeing TABLE ROCK, the walking path and then THE POOL.

We stayed at the awesome Gilcrest Cottages!  They are in Thornton New Hamphire just about a 15 minutes drive South of Rte 3 in Lincoln.  It is very quiet there and relaxing- a bit further from the Main visitor area. 

I have always loved Summers in New Hampshire.  I look forward to doing a Winter or possible Fall Foliage visit next time!  Happy September everyone.  I hope when you all reflect back a year, you have fond memories like me and are happy with the path your lives have taken.

Love Everyone and BE Blessed,

Lilac
AngelMarie