Lakefront Walk – Lake George Village, New York

The shoreline between Lake George and the village of Lake George is a pedestrian walkway perfect for a gentle stroll. In 1986, The State of New York awarded Lake George Village a Waterfront Revitalization grant, and construction of the first section of the Walkway along Beach Road began in 1988.Ten years later, another 650 feet of Walkway was completed, bringing the path up the Western Shore past restaurants, taverns, shops and boat rental businesses. The final stretch, completed in 2004, brought the walkway to Lower Amherst Street just north of Shepard Park.

Lake cruises are available from several locations along the walk

Including an old-fashioned steam ship

Some ships can be booked for weddings

If you prefer more stable rides than on a boat carriage rides are also available

Classic and exotic cars are also a common site

Pisgah State Park – Winchester, New Hampshire

Pisgah State Park is a 13,300-acre public recreation area located in the Cheshire County towns of Winchester, Chesterfield and Hinsdale. It is the largest state park in New Hampshire and contains a complete watershed north of the Ashuelot River, seven ponds, four highland ridges, numerous wetlands, and a 20-acre parcel of old growth forest.

Multi-use trails interlace the park

On several of the trails are historic sites

Franconia Notch Bike Trail – Franconia State Park (Franconia, New Hampshire)

Franconia Notch Bike Path is a 8.8 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Franconia, New Hampshire that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. The path is within Franconia Notch State Park.

The trail is in the mountains so there is some ups and downs along the route

Scenic views of mountains and lakes

Northwood Meadows State Park – Northwood, New Hampshire

Northwood Meadows State Park in Northwood, New Hampshire spans 674.5 acres in a wilderness setting. This wooded park has a vast wetlands area and is excellent for nature walks and picnicking. The park includes a pond created by a dammed brook – a popular place for fishing and non-motorized boating. The easily accessible trails also make the park an ideal place for biking, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

The pleasant trail makes its way through forest

The trail brings you to a pond