The White Mountain National Forest lies in north-central New Hampshire. Part of it extends into Maine. Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, in Cornish, near Claremont, is the state's only national historic site. It includes the home, studio, and gardens of American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. State parks and forests.
Many parks have lakes and groves of stately trees, especially white birch.
For information on the state parks, historic sites, and forests, write to Director, Division of Parks, Department of Resources and Economic Development, P.O. Box 1856, Concord, NH 03302.