About The Area

The home featured in our essay contest is located in Hale’s Location New Hampshire, in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Hale’s Location is a planned community situated on a magnificent golf course, and homeowners enjoy unlimited deeded golf, low taxes, low annual association fees. The views from this four-season recreational area are breathtaking, and there are hiking and skiing trails within walking distance of our featured home.

The house is a five minute walk from Echo Lake State Park , which is a breathtaking spot and a great place for a swim on a hot summer’s day. The White Mountain Hotel is situated at Hale’s Location, and is a wonderful, traditional New England destination, with a restaurant and tavern on-site.

The White Mountains of New Hampshire is one of the most popular destinations in the state, attracting over six million visitors per year. The town of North Conway, the heart of the Mount Washington Valley, is just two miles from Hale’s location, and is a charming New England town with many shops and restaurants. Just a stone’s throw from North Conway are a series of retail outlet stores, which many consider to be one of the best shopping areas in the state.

The area is a four season vacation resort known for its great skiing, golfing, snowmobiling, hiking, fishing, canoeing, camping, scenic tours and leaf peeping. The White Mountain National Forest is a major draw for the area, as over 784,000 protected acres surround the valley. Local ski areas include Mt. Cranmore, Attitash, Wildcat, Black Mountain, and King Pine Resort. The Mount Washington Valley has a year round population of approximately 30,000 people, which swells to over 100,000 during the summer months and other popular vacation months. Portland, Maine is 90 minutes away, and Boston is approximately 2.5 hours away by car.

The Mount Washington Valley is a very desirable place to live, as it is a safe, peaceful and beautiful area surrounded by natural beauty. Those of us who call the area home are thrilled to live here year round and partake in all the area has to offer.