There are several ski resorts in Northern New Hampshire that deserve your consideration for your ski vacation this winter. Each resort has its own unique experience. Some resorts are geared more to families while others aim to get the more expert skier on their mountain.

The North Conway area features Mt Attitash, Mt Cranmore, and King Pine. All three of these ski areas make great family vacations as there is a lot of off mountain stuff to do. King Pine is a little smaller but has excellent ticket prices and is just south of Conway so it is a little shorter of a ride. Attitash has two separate peaks and a lot of on mountain lodging. Cranmore is right in North Conway so it makes the better option when there are non-skiers in the group.

Further up Route 16 you have Black Mountain and Wildcat. Wildcat has some of the best terrain in New Hampshire and outstanding views of Mt Washington. The weather can get really nasty so if it one of those high wind, sub zero days you can head over to Black. Black will be more than adequate and you might want to ski there more often once you try it.

Two ski areas that are kind of on their own are Bretton Woods and Balsams Wilderness. Balsam’s is way up there on the map and is noted for gentle slopes in a quiet setting. Bretton Woods is probably one of the most popular family mountains because of all the area housing and the high number of cruising trails.

The I93 corridor has four choices; Tenney Mountain, Waterville Valley, Loon Mountain, and Cannon Mountain. Tenney is the furthest south and easiest to get to. A little further up is Waterville Valley which is very popular due to having its own village and many condos in the area. Loon and Cannon are the more “expert attractive” of these four resorts, especially Cannon, but it seems Loon is moving up in this category. In the last few years they have opened more new terrain at Loon and they have one of the best jump parks in New England. Loon also has decent nightlife because of its Lincoln location. Once Cannon finally is connected with Mittersill, the resort will be able to compete in size with a few of the mega-resorts in Maine and Vermont.

One other Northern New Hampshire ski resort is Dartmouth Skiway. It is on the Vermont border and is worth a trip because of prices alone.

So when you are planning your winter vacation this year, make sure you check out these great ski areas in New Hampshire. Sometimes they get overlooked but are all worth a visit.

What do you love to do? Spend hot, sunny days relaxing at the beach and working on your tan? Take in brilliant fall foliage as you hike along a beautiful trail on a crisp autumn day? Or are you a snow worshiper, exhilarated by days on the slopes followed by evenings by the fire, sipping hot cocoa?

Whatever it is that you most enjoy, chances are that you’ll find it in New Hampshire. This beautiful New England state, referred to as the Granite State, offers vacationers countless popular activities for all four seasons.

In fact, New Hampshire weather is known for its distinct changes in season. Temperatures can range from the record low of -47 degrees Fahrenheit, (recorded in January, 1934 on the top of Mount Washington) to the record high of 106 degrees Fahrenheit. These, of course, are extreme temperatures.

On the average, the summer temperatures range from the 70′s to the low 80′s. The days are mostly sunny and beautiful. In the mountainous areas of the Granite State, thunderstorms are common, and can pop up anytime.

Summers draw huge numbers of vacationers to this fun-filled state. The coastal area, very quite during the winter months, comes alive as beach lovers flock to the resorts, hotels, and cottages that line the shore front.

Others are drawn to the mountains, lakes, and rivers of this great state. Campers, hikers, boaters, and nature lovers revel in all that is offered. Fishing, golfing, and antiquing are also popular in this area, which features many quaint New England towns.

The summer heat gives way to cool autumn days, typically in the mid 50′s and into the 60′s. This is an incredibly popular season for tourism in New Hampshire, due to the famous fall foliage. Visitors flock from all over the world to take scenic drives and participate in foliage tours.

Cascading waterfalls, flowing rivers, and incredible mountain views unfold before tourists as they drive along the spectacular Kancamagus Highway. This is a 28 mile stretch of road that is one of the only two designated National Forest scenic byways in northern New England. Winding your way through the White Mountains, viewing the fall foliage, is an amazing experience.

If you’re planning an autumn vacation in New Hampshire, be sure to check out the schedule for local and state fairs. Old time New England charm shines through at the many harvest fairs, and the weather is delightful.

As winter approaches, the brilliant leaves begin to fall from the trees, and the days begin to get cold. In fact, the average winter temperatures range from the 20′s into the 30′s. This is the time that many yearn for, ski season. The New Hampshire mountain areas are plentiful in ski resorts, hotels, and chalets that draw snow lovers to the slopes. Shopping, dining, and snowmobiling are also popular activities.

New Hampshire winters are long, and for those who don’t partake in winter activities, spring is highly anticipated. This season of rebirth, marked by budding flowers and the return of warm weather, is a most welcome time of year in New England.

April is not the best spring month to plan a vacation to the Granite State. It is the coolest of the spring months, and is often rainy and damp. May, on the other hand, is gorgeous. There is nothing quite as beautiful as the trees in bloom, at that stage before the leaves are fully developed. June is also a great month, but has been known to be very hot at times.

Scenic drives, shopping, fishing, hiking, mountain climbing, and visiting tourist attractions are great springtime activities in New Hampshire. If you’re ready for a vacation that will truly take you away to a place where hustle and bustle have been replaced with stopping to smell the roses, you’ll love New Hampshire.