This is a scenic overlook in Intervale which has the reputation for being the most photographed spot. Even though Mt Washington is hidden under fog, with the leaves just starting to change, it is a beautiful spot.On our second day, we did a hike called square ledge across the road (or notch) from Mt. Washington. Here fog is creeping over the mountain.
Same viewpoint, minus the fog. That is Square ledge next to me.
We went on a tourist attraction in Franconia Notch called Lost River Gorge. Boardwalks and ladders have been built along a deep gorge and waterfalls and caves into the rock. It was a fun place to explore.
For this one cave, you have to be able to fit through the "Squeezer Gauge", before entering, otherwise a person would probably get stuck inside the cave; the entrance is that narrow!
From the top of the gorge, overlooking the mountains in Franconia Notch
A scenic overlooking along the Kancamangus heading back to North Conway
Ehren and I had the goal of climbing one of the mountains in the Presidential Range, although we both agreed that we weren't quite up to climbing Washington this year. We settled on Mt. Eisenhower, a 4,780 footer. It ended up being probably the most difficult hike we have done. The trail is 6.6 miles round trip and by the time we got down to the bottom, we were definately done for the day!
Here's the view while approaching the top nearing the treeline.
At treeline, there is a sign warning hikers that ahead is the worst weather in America, many people have died after this point due to exposure and to turn back if the weather is bad. A bit daunting, but we were prepared for wind and there wasn't rain in forecast so we continued.
Approaching the ridge trail, an approx. 20 mile long trail which connects the presidentials above the treeline. Mt. Eisenhower is starting to climb on the right and we believe Mt. Monroe is on the left.
At the summit of Mt. Eisenhower. The fog was blowing in and out and would periodically cover the mountain top.
From the summit looking to the northern presidentials. The faint track seen is the Cog Railroad climbing Mt. Washington.
We spent about an hour on top of the summit, eating lunch, taking pictures, and enjoying the view before the cold wind decided for us that it was time for our long trek back down. We took the loop trail around the back side of Eisenhower, which added 1/2 mile (a lot when you're tired!), but gave us some different scenery to enjoy.
Another hike we enjoyed was in Crawford Notch called Frankenstein cliffs. It was said that peregrine falcons may be seen and heard while flying to their nests in the cliffs, but sadly, we didn't see any. We did enjoy the view, though.
We had a great vacation in the White Mountains and do hope to get back up there several times in the coming years with the goal of climbing the rest of the Presidentials.
At treeline, there is a sign warning hikers that ahead is the worst weather in America, many people have died after this point due to exposure and to turn back if the weather is bad. A bit daunting, but we were prepared for wind and there wasn't rain in forecast so we continued.
Approaching the ridge trail, an approx. 20 mile long trail which connects the presidentials above the treeline. Mt. Eisenhower is starting to climb on the right and we believe Mt. Monroe is on the left.
At the summit of Mt. Eisenhower. The fog was blowing in and out and would periodically cover the mountain top.
From the summit looking to the northern presidentials. The faint track seen is the Cog Railroad climbing Mt. Washington.
We spent about an hour on top of the summit, eating lunch, taking pictures, and enjoying the view before the cold wind decided for us that it was time for our long trek back down. We took the loop trail around the back side of Eisenhower, which added 1/2 mile (a lot when you're tired!), but gave us some different scenery to enjoy.
Another hike we enjoyed was in Crawford Notch called Frankenstein cliffs. It was said that peregrine falcons may be seen and heard while flying to their nests in the cliffs, but sadly, we didn't see any. We did enjoy the view, though.
We had a great vacation in the White Mountains and do hope to get back up there several times in the coming years with the goal of climbing the rest of the Presidentials. 
