White Mountains and Flume Gorge

Set off early today and drove inland across Maine to get to the White Mountains in New Hampshire. It took 6 hours but was worth it. The roads widened, and towns became small homesteads and villages. It was lovely and we were so enamoured that we forgot to take any photos 🤪. The White Mountains were simply stunning - miles of trees in every direction hugging the landscape as it rose around us. Finally arriving at Flume Gorge on the far side of the National Park, we were able to stretch out and climb the trails around the gorge to see for ourselves the grandeur of it all. We had packed a picnic tea but had to abandon the idea as signs on the trails warned 'Don't take food on the trails - bears are active' 😱Read more