How to minimize negative interactions with bears

USDA Forest Services waiving standard amenity fees on June 14th and 19th, 2025

Glen Ellis Falls Scenic Area has reopened after a reconstruction and rehabilitation project.

No matter your budget, all accommodations in Mt. Washington Valley guarantee access to stunning mountainscapes and natural beauty

Find the perfect souvenir to remind you of your idyllic summer in the White Mountains

The area is a well-rounded destination with lodging, shops and restaurants to entertain spectators and support groups for competing athletes

What a guest will experience regardless of what trip they sign up for, is that Anne, and any EMS guide, will meet them where they are. Everyone who signs up for a trip is looking to do something different. Anne will identify what your goal is, and then give you individualized support in achieving that. She will give you the tools needed to become a sufficient and independent recreator. 

According to Moa, “It’s so exciting to rappel down a waterfall!” It’s super fun and incredibly accessible. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to participate in it, and it’s a great activity for a range of people to participate in making it the great equalizer on a family vacation. It’s a great entry-point to the natural world.

For centuries, Mt. Washington Valley has lured competitors and athletes to this corner of New Hampshire for competitive events.

Described as a series of small falls, and pools, Diana's Baths is overwhelmingly beautiful. The falls’ appeal is made even more so because of how accessible they are. One only has to hike a ½ mile on an ADA approved gravel surface to see them.

From Fryeburg, Maine to Jackson, NH Mt. Washington Valley is one of the best places in New Hampshire to enjoy the history and nostalgia of covered bridges.

Find electric vehicle charging stations throughout Mt. Washington Valley!

Five ideas for your next spring or summer guided outdoor adventure in Mt. Washington Valley!

Shopping in Mt. Washington Valley can easily be a full-day activity. You’ll find shopping destinations such as Settlers' Green, a 60-plus brand name outlet mall, as well as a group of locally owned shops, The White Mountain Independents, and boutiques in between!

Here are some ideas on how to make the most of the indoor fun in Mt. Washington Valley! You'll be entertained all day with bowling alleys, live shows, tours and tastings, interactive displays and more!

Moat Mountain Smokehouse is the proverbial family dinner table for Mt. Washington Valley. It’s a local spot where friends, and friends of friends gather. Ask the staff why they love working at Moat Mountain Smokehouse, and they’ll say it’s because it feels like family there. And that’s what you’ll feel like when you go there for a beer and a meal.

A town know for iconic New England charm, a deep culture of skiing, historic inns, quaint locally owned shops, and is home to a James Beard nominated farm-to-table restaurant along with local restaurants with some of the best pizza, wings, and breakfast sandwiches. Jackson, New Hampshire is also known for providing one of the best backdrops for weddings, and is a thriving destination for those seeking a mountain themed wedding!

As the owner of Swift River Ghillie, a fly fishing guide service in the White Mountains, Randy offers half-day and full-day Wade and Drift trips, as well as overnight backcountry fly fishing trips!

Considered one of the “OG” breweries, Tuckerman paved the way for the craft beer destination Mt. Washington Valley has become. Starting out over twenty-five years ago in a small garage on Main Street in Conway Village, Tuckerman Brewing Company has grown to a brewing and bottling lab; tasting room; gift shop; outdoor beer garden; stage for live entertainment; and is currently working on expanding its tasting room as well as adding a pavilion for more entertainment options.

We want you to feel a sense of pride when you visit the area, support its locals and care for its natural resources. We've outline three ways you can easily get closer to the culture of the Mt. Washington Valley, become an insider, and find your own special gems in the White Mountains.

Alpine Garden Winery is a true find! Tucked away on the outskirts of Bartlett Village on the grounds of Alpine Garden Camping Village, owner and wine-maker, Ryan Classen is pouring something truly unique.

Located in Fryeburg, Maine, the beer at Saco River Brewing is owned and brewed by Conway, New Hampshire local, Mason Irish. He's bridging Maine and New Hampshire with a shared love of great beer.

Ledge Brewing Company is THE local hang-out in Intervale, NH. It's a gathering place for the climbers; hikers; bikers; runners; ski instructors; and parents and grand-parents of those climbers, skiers, and hikers who call Mt. Washington Valley home. Located just ten minutes outside of North Conway, this brewery is focused on brewing beer that pairs well with an outdoor adventure.

An award-winning distillery is nestled in this timber-frame barn, located in North Conway, NH. Distilling organic Vodka, Gin, Liqueur, Bourbon, Whiskey and Aquavit, enjoy a tour and a tasting at Cathedral Ledge Distillery.

Located just fifteen minutes away from the hub of Mt. Washington Valley, North Conway, NH, Fryeburg, Maine is a great destination along your White Mountains vacation!

Great Glen Trails offers three different types of adventures for those looking to kayak in Mt. Washington Valley; A Guided Wildlife Kayaking Tour, Sunset Kayaking Tour, and Whitewater Kayaking Clinic.

Fireworks, parades, live music, farmer's markets, corn hole, and more are just a few of the events taking place during this holiday. Fourth of July 2024 in North Conway, New Hampshire, and beyond offers four days of celebration and fun! As the hub of a twenty-town region, you'll find multiple July fourth celebrations during your vacation.

Welcome to North Conway, New Hampshire, (NH)!A great starting point to experiencing everything Mt. Washington Valley has to offer, North Conway, NH is the gateway to twenty-plus towns It’s a hub for those seeking hiking, biking, and boating adventures in the White Mountain National Forest!

Hiking is much more than just walking up a peak. It’s a practice in appreciation. Which is one of the reasons why Mike Cherim, owner of Redline Guiding, loves to hike.

Notorious for its stickered front door, International Mountain Climbing School can easily be found on Route 16, right in North Conway Village. With close to 100 years of experience (not counting the years other guides who work for IMCS add to the mix) circulating through the walls of IMCS, you as a customer, guest, and student have access to that library of knowledge

‍Mt. Washington Valley Celebrates Earth Day with its MWV Pledge. The MWV Pledge is a ten-point credo encouraging respect for for the land, water, animals and people who live and play in the White Mountain National Forest.

Whatever vacation in the Mt. Washington Valley you have planned for yourself, you can find live music in North Conway, and beyond to keep you entertained the entire time! 

Before you and I hiked and biked the trails of the White Mountain National Forest, and swam in and canoed the Saco River, the Abenaki trekked this land.

Mt. Washington Valley has a lot of name recognition. Skiing in particular sticks out, especially with the iconic Tuckerman Trail, leading to Tuckerman Ravine. This trail is so pervasive, and photography of this route up Mount Washington is so stunning, it can help but explode digitally. Images of Mount Washington and everything it overlooks has cast a wide net, and sucked many an outdoor enthusiast in.

Hire a guide when planning your next outdoor adventure in Mt. Washington Valley. Meet Lisa Holcomb of Wander the Whites; a guiding outfitter dedicated to instilling a sense of excitement and passion for the White Mountain National Forest.

Looking to play outside when you visit North Conway, New Hampshire? You've come to the right place. North Conway is the gateway to a 20-plus town region that creates what is known as Mt. Washington Valley. Here you'll find fishing, biking, hiking, and more. There's plenty of space to do the things you like, it's just a matter of finding it!

The Kancamagus Highway is one of New England’s most famous scenic drives.

Driving Pinkham Notch via Route 16 takes you through a stunning mountain pass with views of the Presidential Range, and brings you to the Eastern side of Mount Washington.

Go the extra mile and find yourself in Crawford Notch. Located off I-93 you can find yourself driving through this historic state park and mountain pass, as you start your Mt. Washington Valley, NH vacation.

Experience the feeling of going off-the-grid with these alternative lodging options!

Mt. Washington Valley has a vibrant art scene made up of some seriously talented musicians, artists, painters, sculptors and more!

It’s all about getting outside and taking in the mountain scenery in Mt. Washington Valley, NH.

Hiking is a wonderful family activity, and best of all, it's free!

When you plan your vacation in Mt. Washington Valley, NH, you owe yourself an outdoor adventure!

From nine-hole games to 18-holes, to courses set at historic grand hotels, and others that cross covered bridges and vintage train tracks, the valley’s golf courses span from as far south as Ossipee, New Hampshire to as far north as Gorham and Whitefield, New Hampshire, and as far west as Bridgton, Maine.

There is nothing like a New England summer. The breeze coming off the lakes, the summer drives passing by farmland, concerts in fields, outdoor dining with mountain views; we are here for it all!