Believe it or not we had a very dry week during our northern New Hampshire 2008 summer getaway. With high gas prices and a pending business/leisure trip we kept things kind of cheap and visited the Kancamagus River not once, not twice, but three times at three difference locations. This is a GREAT way to cool off on a hot summer day.
On our first trip we weren't really prepared. We only brought some light snacks, a few drinks, towels, and bathing-suits. I wasn't expecting to get wet so I chose not to wear a bathing suit knowing that the flowing river water is typically very cold. Although much to my surpise on this REALLY HOT day I ended up getting completely wet to cool off. Overall, we had a blast even though the location we picked was not ideal for our 4 year old.
The second trip we had it better planned. Towels, lunch, and even bought tubes at a local shop in Conway, NH for the older kids to go down the river, I wore my suit, and we found the ideal spot for Cameron. The weather however was rather cloudy and cool (72 for a high) but thankfully dry. We had a great time until this family of 3 showed up and litterally crowded our space. With miles and miles or river they kind of encroached on our "happy" bubble. With their 3 year old splashing, walking on our towels, etc. Its not like we were at Rocky Gorge or Lower Falls (where this type of behavior would be expected). The woman even had the nerve to undress her little boy in front of my 9 year old daughter! Fortunately we were at the end of our stay.
Our third trip was on a busy Saturday. Our spot that we had found on the second day was occupied. We ended up at Rocky Gorge and found a gorgeous beach area where we settled for a good part of the day. Even though it was busy in this area. We saw only a small amount of people on "our beach". We even brought our dog, Bailey!
There is good fishing at the Kancamagus too! During our visit, we saw several people catching some big fish! NH license is required.
Several locations on the Kancamgus Hi-way / Swift River is considered a fee area. We bought a seasonal pass sticker that we have placed on our car.
Pictures are here: http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/564032463NybZrm
No comments:
Post a Comment