If you like hiking, then you must visit this place. There are cabes that you can walk, crawl or…read moresqueeze into. It's a gorge with gigantic glacial boulders, cascading waterfalls, a suspension bridge and a wooden covered bridge. They almost had everything except for a cafe.

This was sooo much fun! We spent almost 2 hours here and loved reading the educational facts along…read morethe boardwalk and exploring the caves! There were so many beautiful areas along the boardwalk. The lemon squeezer and dungeon were the most difficult but also the most fun! We got a bit muddy and wet but that's all part of the adventure! We also loved the huge birds nest at the end and got a huge laugh out of pretending to be baby birds. I would definitely come back here again!

What a beautiful and serene spot!…read more Echo Lake is approximately 15.7 acres. Two granite ledges called White Horse and Cathedral Ledge surround it. We went later in the afternoon so parking was ample. A short walk leads you to the picnic area and lake. It's about a 1 mile hike around the lake. The water was clear and cold. There were lots of mosquitoes at that hour. We enjoyed seeing the tadpoles in the water. My family enjoyed our time there and can't wait to go back to this picturesque spot!

Rude staff. My girlfriend and I arrived around 4:30. We tried using the restroom but they had…read moreclosed them earlier than the sign would have u believe. When my girlfriend asked if she could use the restroom, we were directed to the porta potties. The female attendant said they kept it clean. Both the porta potty and the lady were full of sh!t. Girlfriend then asked again to use the restroom due to the porta potty being unusable. The male attendant told her "you're an adult, use the porta potty". Very classy indeed.

This is a famous leaf peeping highway in New Hampshire through the White Mountains. It connects…read moreConway and Lincoln, but throughout the 34 miles of this highway, there are no gas stations or amenities along the highway but if you need anything, it'll be in the towns on either end. We came on Columbus Day weekend 2026; it is my first fall in New England, and we didn't really plan much so we decided to DIY our trip out. We started from the Lincoln side and then proceeded to Conway. What we noticed immediately was a lot of stop and go traffic going from Lincoln to Conway, but comparatively less from Conway to Lincoln. If we come again, we'd probably go the other direction. The Kancamagus Highway is lined with many pullouts, overlooks, and hiking trails. From the vehicle, you can see tons of amazing views and beautiful vibrant fall foliage. East Pond Trail -- there wasn't much foliage by this time, most of it appeared to have fallen, but the path was not crowded and we had it mostly to ourselves. Hancock overlook -- this was extremely crowded, and we ended up parking on the shoulder and walking up to the overlook. Indeed, the scenic look was very beautiful, but it was a bit ruined by how many people were there. Sabbaday falls -- This is a really nice 0.7 mi trail which leads you to a very interesting waterfall at the end, which has a little bridge you can walk over that allows you to get quite close to the waterfall. You can check out Sabbaday brook along the path. It wasn't much for foliage viewing, the foliage is more remarkable at the various overlooks, where you can see the mountains and trees from high above. We didn't have much time to check out the other overlooks by the time we made it out. I would say it took us about 3 hours to traverse; definitely plan a whole day for driving the Kanc!

The scenic road to/from Conway. Plenty of spots to stop and view the foliage, and also an insane…read moreamount of traffic. It's an incredible time, especially if you're on a tour bus and don't have to deal with the traffic. My family used to vacation in the area when I was a wee one, and this trip brought back a lot of fond memories.

This is a fantastic public campground ($25/nt) and beach ($5/day). The water at the lake is clean,…read morewarm (in the summer), and the beach is well cared for. There are watercraft available for rental ($20/hr). The campground is professionally managed with DNCR staff ready to help. Firewood is sold on site (no outside firewood permitted) at $7/bundle. The patrons for the most part are kind and respectful (sadly, not all). Reserve online and come and enjoy this gem!

This camp ground is going downhill. The trail around lake is not maintained and overgrown. The…read morebathroom is completely out of service and has Porto potties. Half the showers don't work. The water is brown from the taps. All they do is worry about rules. Beach closes early. I've been going to this campground for 45 years and they are destroying this place. Time to look for another campground.

Diana's Bath is a natural pool with some small waterfalls. The walk from the parking lot is about…read more.6 miles one way, it's a quick and easy hike to reach this gorgeous spot. There is a parking lot and we were able to find parking but I'm sure it gets full at peak times. We enjoyed the hike and the waterfalls. It was in late May so there were quite a few people there. It's a peaceful spot to relax, sit in the pool, and just enjoy nature. I'm glad my family and I got to visit during this trip!

We came here on a nice Friday around 10:00am. When we arrived there was a bit of a wait to get in…read more The parking lot is kind of small so you have to wait for someone to leave to get a spot. When you park there is a kiosk to pay that takes credit cards. At the start of the trail there is a bathroom that is just a big outhouse. It was a little rough so I recommend not using it if you get sick easy. The hike is short and easy to the water. When you get there it is a little tough climbing over rocks and tree roots. We spend time in the water. It was not deep anywhere we were so not really swimming just cooling off or sun tanning on the rocks.

We had such a great family day at the Park today. Nice, shady picnic table close to the…read morebeach/water. Clean grill at our site. Plentiful bathrooms. Snack shack. We swam, walked to the sand bar, and had a barbecue. Everyone (ages 10 - 62) had a wonderful time. Lines were long to get in but they moved as fast as possible and it was a hot day - everyone had the same idea.

In July 2026, our family stopped by Sebago Lake SP on a drive from Portland, ME to the White…read moreMountains. It's a popular lake that was crowded with many kids and families on a small beach. If you are seeking peace and quiet, I would look for other options. But the water in the lake was relatively warm (ideal for swimming compared to the frigid waters of Maine's coastline). Also, the water was very clear and clean. One interesting note is that Sebago Lake provides the water supply for the entire city of Portland, ME. The tap water there had a delicious, clean taste from the fresh water of Sebago Lake.

I love the views! It's great for a picnic and a little bit…read moreof history. There's plenty of open space for you to hang out with family or friends and enjoy the ocean views and breeze. While it may be controversial, I'm glad they moved the food trucks to the lower lot. It's less crowded when you arrive and less crowded near the food trucks - meaning only people getting food are in the area, vs people walking/running through with animals and kids that aren't going to the food trucks. It's also less noisy not being next to the generators. We love the food trucks there and will continue to enjoy them while also enjoying the peaceful hill. The kids in the family really enjoy the canons and the playgrounds. The times we have gone the playgrounds have been clean - thankfully no needles or trash anywhere to be seen.

The Eastern Promenade is a popular place to take a walk in Portland and see the water. There were…read morelots of people so we had to search for parking but it wasn't bad. We walked down to the Portland Paddle area. You can reach the water but there is not a beach there. Some people find a place for a picnic on the grass. Others ride bikes around the Promenade. The views of Casco Bay are good.

Black Cap Trail is a relatively easy hike with a huge reward at the end. The views from the top…read moreare just spectacular. Take Hurricane Mountain Road off of Route 16 near the Intervale Scenic Vista. The Parking lot will be on the right near the summit of the road. Warning - this road is steep and winding! The trail is well marked and is approximately one mile in each direction. It is a slow, gradual climb with a lot of tree roots in the beginning that eventually give way to scattered rocks and then to all rock on the summit. If you are not an experienced hiker or do not have the proper gear (I fall into both of these categories) I would not attempt this when the ground is wet as it can be slippery on a good day. It's a good hike Spring through Fall, but hiking it in the Fall is by far my favorite. The view of the changing colors from the top is amazing.

The elevation gain is less than 600 feet, but if feels like a nice, steady workout. I'm not in…read morethe greatest shape and I thought it was pretty easy and quick. I was to the top in about 35-40 min. The trail is actually pleasant even without the views. At the top, the reward is huge, really nice views in an alpine area. Plenty of space to spread out up top, so you can space out. Lots of kids and dogs, but people that day were all respectful and pleasant. There is still cell phone coverage at the top (I use AT&T.)

Went on the best (and most challenging) hike of my life earlier today, on the Ammonoosuc Ravine…read moreTrail, and the day before did a hike one on the Arethusa Falls and Frankenstein Cliff Loop. Both were peak forest bathing and The Arethusa Falls and Frankenstein Cliff Loop was a sunny day, and it was so warm and without wind at the top I was able to comfort sunbathe for a good 15 minutes before continuing the rest of the trail towards the falls. You can tell the difference in hikes with the weather (marked difference). The next day (today) I did the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, and it was a refreshing light mist all the way to the top. Wow, what a hike!!! Thus made the Manitty Climb in Manitou Falls a walk in the park in comparison, but it was so fun, and challenging, but so peaceful with the running water of various intensity alongside the path almost all the way to the top. Upon reaching the misty mountain top, it must have been about 0 degrees with the windchill-must have bee 60 m.p.h. winds, that were sending the rain whipping sideways in either direction from one moment to the next. I actually almost got pushed over by it many times, only being prevented from getting knocked off a rock by squatting quickly..first time I've ever felt fear from the wind. Apparently the highest ever wind recording in the eastern United States was recorded somewhere here on Mount Washington, and it was no surprise after spending 15 minutes up there getting tossed around. Hiking this trail makes you a believer in God..because something this cool just can't be an accident. I have never seen such an inside variety of mushrooms either on the lower part of the trail (only a few pictured here, maybe I'll upload more later).

Worth the drive! Especially in the fall the leaves are amazing. Lots of places to hike and cool…read moreviews. It's an amazing drive through the Kancamagus highway as well!

Not bad... Convenience store nearby and several beaches and a park in the village. Nice views too.read more

Greatest place on Earth. My family owned a house there for a little while, and I've made some of…read moremy best memories there. Kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, and (my favorite), rowing are all allowed on the pond during the summer, but no motor boats are allowed, which makes the ponds safer for swimming. During the winter you can even go ice skating, which was one of my favorite things to do! The people who rent houses there can be really loud and annoying on the small pond, Little Pea Porridge Pond, but eventually their noises become a dull roar which gets easier to ignore in time. The houses are beautiful, there are gorgeous views, dirt roads through the mountains for exploring, a park with a little stream running by it, and it's a pretty safe area as far as I know. It's close to a convenience store and the Madison Boulder, and it doesn't take too terribly long to get back to Route 16.