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The White Mountain National Forest is a bountiful treasure in all seasons, with their own unique drapery on the landscape and a quiver of available activities. The White Mountain National Forest is a bountiful treasure in all seasons, with their own unique drapery on the landscape and a quiver of available activities. The White Mountain National Forest is a bountiful treasure in all seasons, with their own unique drapery on the landscape and a quiver of available activities. The White Mountain National Forest is a bountiful treasure in all seasons, with their own unique drapery on the landscape and a quiver of available activities.

I knew that I only had one meager day in the park and wanted to capitalize on my short visit despite the soaring thermometer, expected to reach 100 degrees that day. After sufficiently getting in my dose of scrambling, driving around to different points of the park with known viewing sections, it was already about time to figure out where I wanted to watch the sunset. Driving around from parking lot to parking lot, I settled on the still-hot pavement, with my tripod setup, and my long exposure settings on my camera in place. I’ve only very recently taken up photography, but having been a hiker all my life, I’ve quickly discovered how much I enjoy documenting the lifestyle that comes with spending time outdoors.

I had never been to any of the National Parks in that area except for Rocky Mountain NP in Colorado once before briefly. My well-stacked itinerary included Rocky Mountain NP, Zion NP, Bryce Canyon NP, Joshua Tree NP, Sequoia and Kings Canyon NP, Yosemite NP, Crater Lake NP, Capitol Reef NP, and Arches NP. When I was finally able to step off the bus, grab my gear, and take to the beginning of Bear Lake trail, I was welcomed by a surge of joy as I fixed my eyes on the truly beautiful trees and surrounding peaks. The indelible impression that Rocky Mountain NP left on me assured me that I would most certainly return; it was a photographer

The White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) covers 800,000 acres in New Hampshire and Maine and provides year-round recreation for approximately 6 million visitors annually. With 1,200 miles of hiking trails, 400 miles of snowmobile trails, 23 campgrounds, 4 alpine ski areas and 6 ski touring areas there is plenty to do. Most people in the outdoor community are familiar with Leave No Trace (LNT), however to assume the practice simply implies to pick up after yourself would be incorrect, LNT focuses also on reducing your impact on the trails and sensitive vegetation. The greatest part of enjoying nature is nature itself, and being mindful of the impact we all have simply by being present goes a long way to help protect the places we all love.