Our first busy day in NH was not over. After going down and up mountains, it was time to go through....well, not through a mountain but through a gorge. An hour drive back to Franconia Notch and we began our journey through the Flume Gorge.
As it was a weekday (Friday) and towards the end of their open hours, there were not any crowds to contend with and felt like we had the place (almost) to ourselves. And since we were the last folks to leave the park, we actually did for a little while.
The Flume is easily one of my favorite sites in NH, which is saying a lot. It's an absolutely beautiful site, well maintained park and great for folks of all ages to enjoy. The first time I went here was with Mike's sister's family. This was 3 years ago so her kids were really young at that time and we had a great time with them. Everyone in our group on this trip, from my parents to Dylan, enjoyed the sites and the total experience.
The two mile trip through the Flume first takes you by a covered bridge (one of two on the trail), beside water cascading down ledge (makes you want to just slide down it), up to the lowest point of the Flume. Then, you walk up stairs and across boardwalks attached to the Flume walls.
Self Portrait at Covered Bridge
Reading a Sign Along the Way
Looking Up Through the Flume
At the top of the Flume you reach Avalanche Falls. Up and around the trail a bit further, you walk down some stairs to get a great view of Liberty Gorge cascade. Beautiful sights!
Me, Dylan and Mike at Avalanche Falls
Me, Dylan, Mom and Dad at Avalanche Falls
Dylan and I at Liberty Gorge
After a long day of sightseeing, Dylan (as well as the rest of the group) was still in great spirits, but getting a little tuckered out. After seeing the sights, it's about a mile walk back to the car. I had a great time running around the large boulders to the side of the trail with Dylan on my back to keep him entertained.
My Cute Traveling Companion
Also a Very Cool Dude!
After sliding down a mountain, driving up another, and hiking through a gorge, we called it a day, headed back to the condo, had some dinner and all slept very soundly.
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