The Perfect New Hampshire Lake Travel Getaway

Article and Photo by Eric H.

Echo Lake Beach is located right off busy Route 93 in Franconia Notch, NH, on the slopes of popular Cannon Mountain in the White Mountains, but seems like a million miles away from civilization. This pristine 28-acre beach features incredibly peaceful views of where the Franconia and Kinsman Ranges meet, thus creating a notch. In the fall, the foliage is "top-notch," while the June 20-Sept. 1 timeframe brings visitors a perfect lake beach travel getaway with lifeguards on duty for safety purposes, a snack bar for hunger purposes, and the chance to rent a kayak or canoe for scenic splendor purposes. New Hampshire lakes -- or New England, for that matter -- don't get much prettier than Echo Lake Beach. The good thing for you is that it's right off the highway in the heart of the White Mountains.

Visit the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation for more information on Echo Lake Beach.