New Hampshire's Kancamagus Highway: A History and Guide

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

Considered to be one of the most scenic roads in America, the Kancamagus Highway draws thousands of tourists to New Hampshire annually.

The highway, which runs between Conway and Lincoln and through the towns of Albany and Waterville Valley, was fully opened in 1967, but the development of the highway itself took over 120 years to become a reality. The Kancamagus is the gateway to the southern White Mountains and such celebrated natural sites as Sabbaday Falls, Lower Falls, and Rocky Gorge, to name just a few.

Join historian and author Glenn Knoblock as he details the development of this Granite State treasure, and offers a comprehensive guide to all there is to see and do along the "Kanc".

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467152112
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	08/08/2022
Series:	History & Guide
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	644,118
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Historian Glenn A. Knoblock is the author of several books with Arcadia and The History Press, including New Hampshire Covered Bridges, Brewing in New Hampshire (with James Gunter), New England Shipbuilding and Hidden History of Lake Winnipesaukee. He resides in Wolfeboro Falls, New Hampshire.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 7

Introduction 9

Part I The History of the Kancamagus Route

1 The Native American Presence 13

2 The Settling of Conway, Albany and the Swift River Intervale 22

3 The Logging Railroads Stake Their Claim 32

4 The Beginnings of the White Mountain National Forest and the Kancamagus Highway 39

5 The Completion of the Kancamagus Highway and the Influence of Loon Mountain 45

Part II A Guide to Driving the Kancamagus Highway

6 Scenic Attractions along the Kanc 59

7 Trees and Wildlife along the Kanc 105

8 Camping along the Kanc 121

9 Hiking along the Kanc 127

10 More to Know Before You Go 142

Source Bibliography and Further Reading 153