Franconia Notch, NH

When people think of scenic areas in New Hampshire, they often think of the Kancamagus Highway that cuts through the middle of the White Mountains. But to me, the scenes around Franconia Notch (just north of the western end of the Kancamagus) are every bit as jaw-dropping, if not more so. The picture here, which shows part of the spectacular Franconia Ridge, was taken on a cool summer day in 2005 from a parking area off Routes 3 and 93.

For a larger version of this photo, go to the Franconia Notch, NH photo on the Travel Guide of America site.