Fir Balsam Christmas Tree Cut your own Tree Bartlett Inn NH

That is correct.  You can cut your own Christmas Tree for $5 bucks in the White Mountain National Forest  of New Hampshire!  The Bartlett Inn has a tradition of cutting our own Christmas Tree each holiday season.  Usually we find a nice tree on our own property but this year we just could not find one that had a good shape so Innkeeper Nick and his family went to the Ranger Station on the Kancamagus Highway in Conway, NH and paid just $5 to cut our own tree.  This is a great deal on Christmas trees that can cost from $20 – $120 dollars. The Bartlett Inn prefers to cut a less traditional tree: It goes by many a name; Charlie Brown Tree, Stick Tree, Pencil Tree or the real name Fir Balsam.  It is fragrant and grows with larger spaces between branches than trees grown on a tree farm.  It is not as full and bushy as a farm grown tree but it has benefits as the space between branches allows ornaments to be seen and dangle freely and it has an open airy feel.  We made a point to make and buy very light ornaments as the branches are not very thick or stiff.

Start a new family tradition, come to stay at the Bartlett Inn in New Hampshire and cut your own Christmas Tree.  Bring your own twine to tie the tree down on the car and rules for cutting are that you can use hand tools only..no chain saws so bring your own little saw and have fun!  We did.  For more information on staying in NEW Hampshire and cutting your own Christmas tree call 1 800 292 2353.

Mt Washington Views with Bartlett Innkeepers in NH Foliage NH

What better than a sunny September day to take The Bartlett Inn’s Summer Employee (Ozgur from Turkey!) on a sight seeing day and where better than for a ride up the Mt Washington Auto Road in Pinkham Notch NH.  We like the sign that says not a good road to drive if you have a fear of heights at the beginning of the road!  A little frightened we put the truck into 1st gear and went for it!  What can we say…spectacular views at every turn and the top too! We enjoyed lunch at the canteen and the museum in the bottom of the observatory.  One perk of driving up is that you are not limited by the time of the returning coach or cog train.  There are many hikes that can be done from the top too!  On teh way back to the Bartlett Inn there is nice short hike to Glen Ellis Falls off Route 16 .

Glen Ellis Water Falls Pinkham Notch NH

Call Bartlett Inn to stay and Innkeepers will check the Mt Washington Weather Observatory Weather Cam and reports for the best visability day to visit the top during your stay.  We also offer discount vouchers  for the Auto Road saving you $8!  Call 1 800 292 2353 Bartlett Inn a great location to visit the Auto Road or the Cog Railway or to hike to the summitt of MT Washington, NH!

Mt Washington Summit NH Bartlett Innkeepers Did it!!

Mount Washington is the highest peak in the North Eastern United States at 6233 Feet.  Climbers often train here to climb Mt Everest as it is the closest simulation to the weather conditions on the highest peak in the world!   We trained for 2 weeks climbing peaks like Mt Tremont and found the muscle memory took hold.  We were less sore after Mt Washington than after Mt Tremont.  Loved the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail accessible next to the Cog Railroad Base Station.  Beautiful river pools, cascades and

Mimi descending Mt Washington Jewel Trail Great Gulf Wilderness NH Views

waterfalls.  Spectacular Views on the 2nd half of the trail.  Nice challenging steepness and rock climbing but not impossible.   At the the top of the trail are the Lakes in the Clouds…2 small mountain ponds which are crystal clear and beautiful!  And best of all we saw no other humans on the trail!  I love the pure nature experience.  It took another hour to summit Mt Washington from the Lakes of the Clouds following the cairns (piles of rocks about 3 feet tall that help mark where the trail is since the top of Mt Washington is all boulders and scree with no obvious trail)  through the scree and boulders.  This is a fun challenge as there are many trail intersections but nothing obvious because of the 100% rocks so it is a game to follow the signs and the cairns.  We picked a top 10 day for this hike as the view was about 100 miles crystal clear and the weather about 70 degrees and 60 at the top. We took the Jewel trail down and I hated the footing; as you got off the boulders at the top  the trail turns into a small shifty rolly ankle breaking watch every step mine field for 70 % of the way down.  I was told this was the easy trail down but think I will return via Ammonoosuc next time!.  Saying that the views into the Great Gulf Wilderness and the very obvious marked changes at each altitude and flora and fauna and terrain were very interesting. The bottom of Jewel trail was closed and of course curiosity and tiredness got the best of us…so we walked on to find the bridge was washed out by Irene…so if you are not up for a long jump across the brook take the long way down. Great hike, beautiful day and a wonderful accomplishment to be able to say I climbed Mt Washington after living in her shadows for 9 years!  Stay at the Bartlett Inn  NH just 20 minutes to either notch to climb MtWashington.  Guests enjoy a yummy breakfast and good hiking advice whatever trail you choose! See more pics on Barteltt Inn Facebook! 9/27/11

Mt Washington NH Foliage Views

It seems that due to a warm autumn New England’s Fall Foliage 2011 is peaking a bit later this year! Bartlett NH home of the Bartlett Inn Bed and Breakfast and Cottages is still in Moderate Foliage making for a great Artist weekend this coming weekend 13-16 October.  New England Artists will be staying at the inn and painting en Plein Air!  Come stay at the Bartlett Inn midweek or just stop in over the weekend to see some of the beautiful works of Art on display.  The Bartlett Inn acts as an Art Gallery for local art showing Mountain, River, Seasonal and other New England Scenery in oil, acrylic and water color.  This local art makes a great memento for your trip to the White Mountains.  We often find people purchase paintings at the Bartlett Inn to remember a special event like a wedding anniversary.  Come check out the gallery at the inn – call 1800 292 2353 for an appointment or come stay with us at the inn and enjoy the art, the accommodations and the breakfast! The rest of October still holds a nice foliage so get in a late fall weekend to enjoy the leaves! 1 800 292 2353

Stony Brook Waterfalls Mt Tremont Trail NHBartlett Innkeeper on Mt Tremont NH Summit

Mt Tremont Trail can be accessed approximately 2 miles east of the Bartlet Inn Bed and Breakfast on US Route 302.  Mt Tremont is 3371 Feet.  My husband Nick, innkeeper and avid hiker, and I – not so avid hiker, did this hike in about 3.25 hours.  I was nervous about so much altitude but found this a great hike.  It was very difficult in that the trail is very rocky, uneven and strewn with tree roots.  Put that on a incline and it does make for a slippery climb with challenging footing.  Saying that, I love that the first third of the hike as the trail travels along Stony Brook which has endless beautiful waterfall cascades and clear pools and river running over sheets of granite;  Just beautiful and a great distraction.  The second 2/3 of the trail are relatively steep but the foliage was beautiful and there were sections of the trail that were red and then yellow. Towards the last third of the climb you pass through a section of trail with trees and exposed roots that makes you feel like you are traveling through a hobbit colony!  One can get glimpses of Mt Washington  and Crawford Notch and I imagine as the foliage drops from the trees the views grow en route.  From the top the views are spectacular looking down at Sawyer Ponds below as well as Greens Cliff and Bear Notch Road and the Kancamagus Highway.  The footing down was pretty hard on the feet.  We found the hiking poles a great help on the descent giving us stability climbing down the steep slippery rocky trail.  This was a great hike if you enjoy beautiful New Hampshire waterfalls and incredible views and do not mind a challenging trail.  For anyone just interested in waterfalls you could do the first section of the trail only and really have a nice easier hike!  Any questions call The Bartlett Inn who offer trail advice to all their guests.  We help you find the best hike for what challenge you are up for and interests you have. Call  800 292 2353 For More Pictures of our hikes check out our Face book posts. Hiked 9/21/11

Doe a Deer at the Bartlett Inn Near North Conway NH

Bartlett NH is a great place to see wildlife. We have lived here 9 years and for the first

Black Bear Bartlett NH looking for garbage at 5 AM! near North Conway NH

 time there was a doe in our yard enjoying maple saplings. She was so determined to eat she posed for a few pictures. This is only the 3rd deer we have seen in Bartlett in 9 years. We have seen many many moose, bears, fox, red squirrels, gray squirrels, chip monks and unfortunately right now a wood chuck. We have kept a log of the birds we have enjoyed seeing at the Bartlett Inn near North Conway NH and Jackson NH. Ruby Throated Hummingbirds, Nut Hatch, Pileated Woodpeckers, Tufted Tit-Mouse, Blue Jays, Robins, Yellow Finch, Purple Finch, Juncos..the list goes on and on!
If you want to see a moose, bear and other wildlife Bartlett NH is a great base for exploring birds and animals. The innkeepers will share their most recent sightings and locations to help your pursuit. Call 1 800 292 2353 and we will help you see some wildlife!

Moose Bartlett and North Conway NH!

Spring is a great time to see Moose in New Hampshire. When we were returning from dinner and driving back from Crawford’s restaurant at Bretton Woods after drinks at the Mount Washington Hotel we saw a Moose on the side of the road grazing. To our surprise when we turned the headlights onto the Mooseand saw three more! That night between Crawford Notch and Bartlett NH we saw 4 Moose. Now is a great time to see Moose – Come stay at the Bartlett Inn and we can help you see Moose.  The Bartlett Inn Innkeeper Will give you a map with places where we have recently spotted moose or we can reserve a seat on the guided Moose Tour where they pick up and drop you off at the Inn. Call 1 800 292 2353 for information!

Pumpkin People Bartlett Inn NH Rock Star Hannah Montana and Robbie Ray Cyrus

Don’t miss the Return of the Pumpkin People in Jackson NH, Bartlett NH, North Conway NH.  It is a local tradition and contest to create Pumpkin People with heads as pumpkin and bodies like a scare crow.  There are many displays throughout the area.  Maps of official displays can be picked up at the Bartlett Inn by guests or at the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce.  It is a lot of fun to drive around, enjoy the scenery and have a few laughs at the clever creativity of the Pumpkin People. This Year we decided to go with a fun Disney and music favorite Rock Star Hannah Montana.  One Pumpkin has 2 personalities, one side Hannah – a blond sparkly dressed rock star and the other side Miley, a brunette in a country skirt.  Of course Hannah is joined by her sidekick “Lola’ in a crazy pink and tacky outfit and good ole Robbie Ray  is standing right next to the hay bales with his mullet and guitar!   Some come up to New Hampshire and enjoy a hike to a waterfall, a good meal, a soak in the outdoor jacuzzi, a dink by  Bartlett Inn’s  wood fireplace, and a drive to enjoy the Pumpkin People.

Do not let the rain stop you from visiting New Hampshire’s Bartlett, Jackson, North Conway and Crawford Notch  foliage routes.  Many of our guests enjoyed the most spectacular waterfalls this week because of the rain. There are many trails that are protected by tree cover and so if dressed properly you can still enjoy a day of hiking in the light rain.

Columbus Day Weekend is the busiest time of year in the foliage route but if you come during the week there are still rooms available at the Bartlett Inn at the heart of the foliage route!