Prospect Mountain in Lake George, New York is one of the most popular hiking spots in the area, but if you are not able to hike to the summit, you can still experience the amazing views. A short drive up Veterans Memorial Highway leads to
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Category: Mountain
Achadas da Cruz Cable Car – Achadas da Cruz, Madeira
The Achadas da Cruz cable car takes you down from a high precipice to the tiny village Fajá da Quebrada Nova. This is the steepest cable car in Europe with a trip length of 600 meters and a vertical drop of 450 meters. The Calhau
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Echo Lake Beach – Franconia State Park (Franconia, New Hampshire)
Echo Lake Beach in Franconia State Park in Franconia, New Hampshire is the swimming spot within the park. There is ample parking and the beach is easy to find within the park. Be warned the mountain water is quite cold even during the height of
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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
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Miller State Park – Peterborough, New Hampshire
The 533-acre Miller State Park in Peterborough was established in 1891 when 3 acres atop Pack Monadnock were donated to New Hampshire. The name Pack comes from an Indian word meaning “little” and is used in comparison to nearby Mount Monadnock. Pack Monadnock has a paved auto road
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