The Black Book of Discord

I took the time out today to drive up to the Kancamagus Highway in NH today, as it was about 65 degrees and sunny out today- perfect for a good long drive. The highway and pass were nearly deserted, which is what I was hoping for, though temps up in the White Mountain National Forest were closer to 40 than 65- such is life. There is still ice and snow up there, and Bear Notch Road (which goes from the Kanc over the mountains into Crawford Notch and which I would have loved to have driven) was still closed and gated (it's not maintained in the winter, but is a fantastic drive). The RS and I had a damn good time (white-knuckled at some points... I should learn to not drive right on the limits of traction all the time I guess)- 32 miles each way through the pass, with lots of technical turns and elevation changes. I took quite a few photos, which will be up in the Photos section at some point soon. I need to leave earlier and bring more weather-tolerant clothes this weekend, and hit some of the locations like Sabbaday Falls and Lincoln Woods off of the Kanc in the National Forest. Long drive there from here but certainly worth it. If you live within 200 miles I'd say come for a drive, but try for weekdays instead of weekends... too many people spoil the drive and pack into the scenic spots on the weekends. You don't want to see the Kanc when the leaves change color in the fall, trust me.