the {white} mountains are calling!

Wanderlust Wednesday-Week 27

every new englander knows the lure of the white mountains and they have been calling to us for far too long

golden sun peaking over the clouds in a sky filled with hues of pink, purple, and blue

the hard granite of the mountainside covered in soft green earth

walking right through waterfalls with the freshest spring water misting your face

we couldn't resist a trip to the white mountains of new hampshire 

We've been hiking all over New England this summer…Maine, Connecticut, Vermont. But something about this trip felt completely different. Let's chalk this magical experience up to all the waterfalls shall we? Our main hike was to take the gorgeous Tuckerman's Ravine Trail up to Mount Washington=tallest peak in the northeast. It was a tough 8 miles constantly climbing up the mountain rock face, but oh so beautiful. I lost track of the waterfalls after the sixth one, which is why this hike was easily one of my favorites EVER. 

 The best part of all the waterfalls is the fresh drinking water they provided. It was so pure that you could drink it straight from the stream, which we did. It was the most refreshing drink that I've ever had…even better than champagne. 

 hiking right through waterfalls 

That night we camped in Franconia Notch State Park. I loved how secluded our campground was, but we did have a visitor in the middle of the night. I woke to the sound of a black bear wandering right  through our campsite. Thankfully, husband's snoring {black bears are easily frightened by loud noise} scared him off! The next morning we found out that the bear broke into someone's car to steal food. This is the 2nd time we've had this happen while camping. Thankfully, it wasn't our car either time, but I'm wondering if our car insurance protects against bear damage? 

 Night time campfires are great, but calm morning fires during cool mornings with a hot coffee are on another level. 

Packed up camp, but before we left, we took a quick trip to The Flume…a gorgeous green gorge with even more waterfalls. The White Mountains really do show off. 

We loved this adventure so much, full of nothing but magic and beauty. In fact, we've already got a fall trip planned to head back. Can you imagine how beautiful it will be when all this green turns into its autumn colors? Promise me, that is the white mountains ever call to you, you will go.