Here in the White Mountains of Northern New Hampshire we enjoy some pretty incredible scenery...just today I was having a burger with a friend at the "Burger Queen" as my little friend calls it, and happened to look outside and saw Mt. Washington in all its splendor! WOW! What a view!
That started me thinking about this gorgeous area that I am very lucky to call home. So here is a peek into my little piece of heaven on earth!
We enjoy "small town flavor" yet have lots of big-city amenities. Here is a sample of some of our local events:
- Storyland - a children's theme park where fantasy lives! Every child deserves to go there at least once.
(courtesy of Story Land)
- The annual "Fur Ball" which is a black tie affair to raise funds for our furry friends. This is a fairly new event which has taken off like wildfire...the animals love it!
- Santa's Holiday Express aka as the Polar Express to the North Pole which runs from now until the end of December...these tickets are valuable; they randomly choose the applicant and contact the proud buyer (one phone call is all you get, if you're not home, on to the next buyer for the coveted tickets)!
THE POLAR EXPRESS book and characters TM & © 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg.
- Ice skating at the "Nestlenook Farm" which has a decidedly Victorian flair and has been transfigured onto thousands of photos and prints. Or maybe a horse-drawn carriage ride in this magical winter wonderland!
- Cookies are next on the list. The 12th annual Country Inns of the White Mountains Holiday Cookie Tour! Inns tempt their visitors with specialty cookies and their (secret) recipes for these delightful concoctions.
(these are Peanut Butter Blossoms courtesy of Riverbend Inn)
- Last but not least is Eastern Slopes Mt. Washington Observatory Overnight - This incredible trip combines the challenge of climbing the Northeast's highest peak, Mount Washington, with the rare opportunity to spend the night on the summit. When the rest of the day-climbers are heading back down, you'll have the privilege of stepping into the heated observatory building for a delightful evening. Dinner can be followed by a visit with the observatory staff to see how they monitor the "Worst Weather in the World." On the second day you will watch the sunrise from the summit, have breakfast and then climb back down the mountain. An amazing adventure!
What did I forget? Oh yeah...the skiing! 
(this picture courtesy of the Attitash Mtn. website)
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