New Hampshire boasts two national park units. While the state doesn’t have any major national parks, it does feature a noteworthy National Historical Site and a National Trail that runs through it.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Established in 1964, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park preserves the home, gardens, and studios of renowned American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. This tranquil sanctuary, where Saint-Gaudens lived intermittently until his death in 1907, was a memorial in the early 1920s before becoming a national park. Visitors can enjoy the artist’s sculptures scattered throughout the beautiful gardens and buildings.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The iconic Appalachian National Scenic Trail, affectionately known as the AT, stretches nearly 2,200 miles from Maine to Georgia along the Appalachian Mountain Range. Initially conceived in 1921 and completed in 1937, the trail is managed by the National Park Service and maintained by over 30 trail clubs. Each year, hundreds of thru-hikers and thousands of shorter-distance hikers experience the trail, which meanders along the ridgeline of New Hampshire’s White Mountains.
Nearby National Park Sites
Don’t miss out on exploring additional national park sites in neighboring states: Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts.