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Most Scenic Fall Foliage Drive - Kancamagus(kan-ca-mäg-us) Highway

The Kancamagus Highway. Undoubtedly the most scenic route in Mountain Country, the Kancamagus (kan-ca-mäng -us) Highway (Rt. 112) stretches from the Pemigewasset River at Lincoln in the west 34 ½  miles to Conway in the east. The views are dramatic: Crossing the flank of Mt. Kancamagus, this National Scenic Byway climbs to nearly 3,000 feet. [...]

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Chef Melanie’s Kitchen Tip of the Day: Discolored Chocolate

Has your chocolate discolored? Do not be alarmed..this will not hurt the taste. It would not be suggested to be used for tempering for dipped items, but just fine in cookies and cakes.
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Parks of White Mountains - Franconia Notch State Park

Located right in the center of the White Mountain National Forest, Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire is 6,692 wild acres of amazing outdoor fun and recreation. Truly a park of all seasons, whether it is skiing on Cannon Mountain, canoeing Echo Lake, hiking the Appalachian Trail, taking a leisurely auto tour, camping in [...]

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Chef Melanie’s Weekly Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
12  ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
1 Tablespoon Dark Rum (Meyers)
1/2 to 1 cup finely ground cocktail peanuts

Directions
Heat cream with peanut butter and rum in a 1 quart heavy bottomed saucepan until it simmers, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat. Add [...]

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Chef Melanie’s Weekly Recipe: Banana Coffee Cake

Banana Coffee Cake
2 Cups Flour
1 Cup Sugar

1 Cup mashed Ripe Bananas
½ Cup Butter
3 eggs
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
½ tsp. Mace
2 tsp baking Powder
1 tsp Baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Pre heat oven 350. Grease round tube or Bundt pan.
Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl [...]

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Parks of White Mountains - Crawford Notch State Park

On US Route 302
Harts Location, NH (12 miles NW of Bartlett)

This 5,775 acre park provides access to numerous hiking trails, waterfalls, fishing, wildlife viewing, and spectacular mountain views. Crawford Notch State Park is rich in history with the famous Willey House. There are picnicking areas, parking for hiking, as well as scenic pull-offs and a [...]

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Waterfalls of New Hampshire -Gordon Falls

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White Mountain Swimming Areas - ECHO LAKE BEACH

ECHO LAKE BEACH :
At Echo Lake Beach visitors can enjoy the beauty of a 28-acre lake with an excellent view. The slopes of Cannon Mountain ski area drop right to the edge of the lake, and the view highlights where the Franconia Range and Kinsman Range meet, creating the notch. Echo Lake has a small [...]

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White Mountain Swimming Areas - BASIN / CASCADES AREA

BASIN / CASCADES AREA
Located at the BASIN REST AREA, On the Franconia Notch Parkway. Swimming in the cascade brook, a short walk up from the BASIN. From either direction on the Parkway, park at the basin rest area, and walk toward the Basin. Follow signs for the Basin-Cascades Trail, walk up about ¼ mile. The [...]

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Notches of the White Mountains - Zealand Notch

Zealand Notch (el. 2457 ft./749 m.) is a mountain pass located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, United States. It is located in the towns of Bethlehem and Lincoln, near the northeastern corner of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The center of the notch is traversed by hiking trails and is located approximately 2 miles from [...]

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