Wentworth's Location

A quiet network of easy trails through boreal forest leading to a wildlife viewing platform overlooking the Magalloway River backwaters. The platform is a memorial to Warren Pearson who helped restore the historic Balsams Grand Resort. Spring brings chorus frogs singing from vernal pools, while summer and fall offer excellent moose spotting opportunities. The accessible boardwalk sections make this a peaceful alternative to busier state park trails.

A secluded pond reached by a side road just before the Errol town line. Known locally for its resident loons that call across the water at dawn and dusk. The pond edges are prime territory for watching dragonfly transformations in summer - you'll see the empty nymph shells clinging to cattails while mature dragonflies patrol the surface. The setting feels wonderfully removed from the world despite being minutes from the main road.

A genuine North Country institution run by David and Bridgett Parent, where locals still come for everything from ice-cold water to bug spray to road snacks. The old-school country store feels unchanged by time, with creaky wooden floors and shelves packed with outdoor essentials. It's positioned perfectly across from a federal boat launch, making it the unofficial gathering spot for anglers and paddlers heading out to Umbagog Lake.

A small, atmospheric cemetery that tells the story of this remote corner of New Hampshire through weathered headstones dating back to the 1800s. The quiet burial ground sits among tall pines and offers a contemplative glimpse into the lives of early settlers and logging families. With only 72 recorded burials, it maintains an intimate, forgotten quality that larger cemeteries lack.