October in the White Mountains
October is the month for "The Return of The Pumpkin People" in both Jackson and North Conway New Hampshire. This is an event that I try to enjoy every couple of years. This year I went from October 20 to October 22. The weather was gorgeous, mid 60s every day and there was still plenty of color even though it was supposed to be past peak for fall foliage. Each time I have gone on this, what I call a mini vacation, I have stayed at the North Conway Grand Hotel. I can't imagine staying any where else for the Return of the Pumpkin People. My favorite part about the hotel is relaxing outside in the hot tub in the cold weather then siting by the very large fire. Other amenities the hotel offers are laundry room, movie room with movies shown at 6 and 8 each night, a small game room, and a good size work out room. When I wasn't relaxing in the hotel pool and hot tub I was out sightseeing. My first stop was the Jackson covered bridge where I found the map of where the pumpki...