The Zeman Family Blog: VACATION

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I just love this shot of the girls at a scenic overlook along the Kancamagus Highway. "The Kanc" is a 34.5 mile scenic drive along NH's Rt. 112 in Northern New Hampshire that is well known as one of the best Fall Foliage viewing areas in the country. The Kancamagus Highway is now designated an American Scenic Byway for its rich history, aesthetic beauty and culture.

What seems like a normal souvenir place in the front, hides an antique car museum in the back. I'm not a big car guy, but there was some really cool stuff here. And, any donations made to the museum go to a local veterans association, so it's totally worth the trip.

Called by Thoreau “perhaps the most remarkable curiosity of its kind in New England.” The Basin is a glacial pothole formed by waters running off of the mountains in the Franconia State Park. It's a short walk from the Kancamagus Highway, and there are several small falls along the path.

One of the few family shots we were able to get on this trip.

While in the area, we took a quick side trip to the former home of poet Robert Frost. A portion of the house is open to the public as a small museum, and it's run by a foundation dedicated to the advancement of poetry. The Frost Place has awarded a fellowship each summer to an emerging American poet, including a cash stipend and the opportunity to live and write in the house for several months.

A nice little walk through the woods, with samples of Frost's poetry along the way.

With a view like this from the front porch, how cold Frost not have been inspired to write?

After the Mt. Tecumseh Trail, we needed something a little more obtainable for our next hike. This was a nice trail in the middle of White Mountains. Not a lot of climbing, but a nice little hike.