Last Wednesday, Sept 8th we got up early and headed north on Interstate 91 in Vermont. Living on the western edge of New Hampshire as we do the fastest way north is to travel along the state border which is the Connecticut River and the interstate, the fastest way, has very lovely scenery. Once a sufficient distance north we headed east, leaving Vermont and crossing the upper reaches of New Hampshire in order to enter Maine far enough north. I had selected a route that would take us past numerous waterfalls in Maine before arriving at our first night's destination - Bethel.
Traveling through NH we came to Dixville Notch. Besides being one of three notches in the White Mountains, its claim to fame is the early voting in every national election.
What made us stop was this lake scene below. Looked like something out of the Canadian Rockies. We then saw the historical marker and knew where we were.
We tried all sorts of entrances to get a closer look at The Balsams but all the entries were closed except the service entrance and that was closed to us.
We continued on our way to Maine.
Next post: waterfalls.
9 comments:
Looking forward to more scenery and waterfalls
We have been in that same location in Dixville notch, Marcia, and also had hoped to get a closer look at the Balsams, formerly one of the grand hotels in the area. And, like you, we found all the roads were closed (sigh).
What a beautiful part of the country to travel in! Have FUN! Take lots of pics!
...you live is a charmed part of the country.
Really interested in your trip. It was four years ago that I travelled by road from Ottawa to Boothbay Harbour in Maine. It was a fantastic trip so I am looking forward to seeing more of yours.
What fine scenery to encounter on your journey. All our motorways seem to be constructed in such a way that most of the scenery remains hidden behind embankments, trees and signs. "Waterfalls" sounds enticing!
So beautiful! We went to Maine one August about twenty years ago and I found myself wistfully checking out the pictures in the windows of real estate offices...
Beautiful country, thanks for sharing it here!
It’s a hotel? Wow! Would like to know the history of that.
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