New England Photo Spots

[billydodson]

I have a long weekend available in early October and wanted to try

to get some fall foliage shots in VT or NH. I'll probably be

driving up from VA and sleeping in a tent somewhere to reduce

expenses. My preference is to stick to one or two very good

locations and stay there for the duration, because if I'm driving

from point a to point b then I ain't taking pictures. Can anyone

recommend a prime spot for me? Would like to have streams/water if

possible as well. Many thanks. BD

[joeb]

Beaver Brook Falls, Colebrook, NH

 

http://docs.unh.edu/NH/dxvl34nw.jpg

 

Early October may be a little late. I found the location on the way to Moose Alley in Pittsburg, NH. You also have Dixville Notch in NH and Grafton Notch in Maine close by. Both notches have falls worth visiting. If you can time it for pre-peak or peak after a rainy day the color and water should be great. Current water flows are low.

 

Here is a link to old topos for NE/NY:

 

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[joeb]

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[heatherforcier]

<p>Early October probably won't be too late for the Champlain Valley area in Vermont (western region, lower elevation against the lake that borders New York). Here is a pretty nice map of how the color progress in Vermont, which I have found year after year to be fairly accurate:</p>

 

<p><a href=http://www.foliage-vermont.com/><u>Vermont foliage map</u></a></p>

 

<p>As to streams, they seem to be in a lot of places, even along main roads. Route 100 is known for the "beautiful drive" and in the Granville area there is Moss Glen Falls, which can be quite beautiful with surrounding fall colors (hit it EARLY or you will get tourists in the photo, too). There is Texas Falls in Hancock, not too far from the first falls I mentioned, and these are two of my favorite places to go locally - fall colors or not.</p>

 

<p>I'm not sure I can recommend one "prime" spot because for me, that season is about just driving around and finding scenes that work. Hope this helps.</p>

[joeb]

http://foliage.visitnh.gov/index-flash.html

 

NH foliage map

[ed_mcguirk1]

If it is one spot you are looking for, I'd recommend one of the two following locations.

 

For waterfalls and streams I'd suggest the Lincoln NH area. The Basin in nearby Franconia Notch State park is an outstanding group of small waterfalls. Drive either east or west of Lincoln along Rt. 112, the Kancamagus highway for pons, reflections along the Swift river, and gorgeous mountain views. If you go East out of Lincoln, you will not be alone, you might even find traffic jams. The west side of the Kanc is the more quiet side. On the west side is another Beaver Brook Falls, which is just as nice as the one in Colebrook, though different. On teh east side of the Kanc, near Conway is Sabbaday Falls.

 

Spot number two is approximately 30 miles to the northwest of spot #1, and is the beautiful village of Peacham Vermont. If its classic New England barns, farms, churches, and villages you seek, search no further than Peacham. Driving all the back roads around Peacham could easily occupy a week. Nearby in Groton is Kettle Pond and Owl's Head mountain overlook, if you also want a more wilderness feel to your shots after you are done shooting the bucolic splendors of Peacham.

 

Both of these locaitons are top drawer. First week of October should be near peak for both as well.

 

Ed McGuirk

[billydodson]

The foliage charts are incredible. Many thanks to you all for the information. This majorly helps me plan my expedition.

 

Billy D

[joeb]

Stay away from Fryeburg, Maine Oct 2nd-9th if you don't like traffic.

 

http://www.fryeburgfair.com/

 

The fair attracts 15,000-30,000 paid attendence each day. I've seen traffic backed up a mile or 2 into NH on 302. Actually it's a great fair. Tuesday - Thursday are the least crowded days. Monday is woodsman's day with contests. Plunty of good photo ops if you can avoid the traffic. Since you received a recomendation for the Kancamagus, I figured a heads up might help.

[www.whitemountainphoto.com]

Another vote for the Franconia area, especially if you're looking for waterfalls. The Falling Waters Trail is also very nice for it: see here:

 

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Dana/<a href="http://www.whitemountainphoto.com">www.whitemountainphoto.com</a>

[www.whitemountainphoto.com]

That link didn't work, I'll try again

 

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[billydodson]

Thanks much, Joe and Dana. This is exactly what I was looking for. Best wishes/Billy D