Located in New Hampshire‘s White Mountains, Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeastern United States, is also the site of the highest recorded wind gust measured at the Earth’s surface–231 mph (372km/h) on April 12, 1934. So bring your winter jackets even if you’re visiting in July. Soon enough though, this mountain range and others throughout New England will provide some of the best family ski destinations in New England.

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