• Introduction
• 1. Bike in Yosemite National Park
• 2. Cruise Lake Champlain
• 3. Horseback Ride in Grand Teton National Park
• 4. Hot Air Balloon in Asheville
• 5. Kayak on the Saco River
• 6. Llama Trek in Taos
• 7. Ride the Cog Railway in White Mountain National Forest
• 8. Rock Climb in the Hudson River Valley
• 9. Wine-Taste in Shenandoah Valley
• 10. Zip Line in Texas Hill Country

Ride the Cog Railway in White Mountain National Forest

The thrills of riding Mt. Washington’s Cog Railway haven't lost any steam since the locomotive first began ascending New England's highest peak in 1869. As much a New Hampshire rite of passage as leaf-peeping, the 3-hour journey is the best way to appreciate the region's fiery fall plumage. Admire nature's handiwork up close (maple reds, beech bronzes, birch lemon-yellows) as you chug up the 3.1-mile trestle, then experience the full tour de force of the autumnal palette from the 6,288-foot summit, where the views encompass four states, Quebec, and the Atlantic Ocean. www.thecog.com

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