Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Fall Foliage Report
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February 9, 2010
There’s still some color in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region, so make plans to get there this weekend to enjoy it. The Upper Valley is displaying some shimmering golds and deep browns here and there. Visiting covered bridges always guarantees beautiful scenery, and there are 15 of them in this part of the state. Travel Routes 4, 11, 12A, 103, and 114 to view some of these covered bridges.
Great North Woods Fall Foliage Report:
February 9, 2010
Overall, the Great North Woods region is past peak, but the views are still spectacular in this northernmost part of the state. This is a good time to put away that cell phone, head north, find a secluded place to stay, and kick back to enjoy the quiet. Watch the blazing sunsets that shine through the bare trees and reflect off the lakes. Take a hike through the fallen leaves and look for bald eagles and other wildlife. Venture into the wilderness by day and watch the stars at night. Plan to return to this peaceful area during the winter for snowmobiling and other winter pastimes.
Lakes Region Fall Foliage Report:
February 9, 2010
Our leaf peepers in the Lakes Region are reporting lasting colors surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee and throughout the lower parts of the Belknap Mountain Range. Enjoy this scenic drive while the color lasts: take Route 11 from Alton and circle the lake via Routes 11 to 11B to Route 25 to Route 109 in Sandwich. Follow Route 109 to Wolfeboro, where you can spend time exploring the waterfront shops and museums. Continue on Route 28 south back to Alton. Look for tupelo trees as they change to warm golds and shimmering oranges all along the lake.
Merrimack Valley Fall Foliage Report: 
February 9, 2010
The Merrimack Valley region, though nearly past peak, still has pockets of color showing. Route 101 from Milford west is maintaining beautiful oranges and reds, while the areas surrounding the towns of Sandown, Chester, and Londonderry are still at peak, displaying the vibrant colors of fall.
Monadnock Region Fall Foliage Report:
February 9, 2010
Parts of the Monadnock region are past peak, while other sections are still holding on to shades of orange, yellow and occasional reds. Our leaf peepers are reporting that there is still some green throughout the region and that means more color is yet to come. Route 137 from Jaffrey to Hancock is a picturesque scenic drive, and looks like typical New England with all the fallen leaves on the ground. Mount Monadnock continues to showcase patches of yellow and orange among the green pines.
Seacoast Region Fall Foliage Report:
February 9, 2010
The foliage show is still going on in the Seacoast region, with the majority of the area still at peak. Travel any road throughout this part of the state for visions of glorious reds, deep oranges, and golden yellows. Route 1A takes you to Rye, where you can visit Odiorne Point State Park. This oceanside park has bike paths, hiking, wildlife watching and a huge playground. Travel Route 108 to Dover and visit the New Hampshire Children’s Museum for their Not So Spooky Spectacular.
White Mountains NH Fall Foliage Report:
February 9, 2010
The west side of the White Mountains region is past peak, but the fall foliage show is still going on in eastern parts of the area. The autumn colors are still very prominent, and you can see beautiful oranges, golds and rusts all through the Mount Washington Valley and along Route 16 through Pinkham Notch. The Rattle River Trail, which is a segment of the Appalachian Trail, curves all along the Rattle River. Look for the trail sign on Route 2 in Shelburne, and enjoy these last colorful traces of fall while you can.
