Driving the Famous Kancamagus Highway in Fall with Yankee Editor Mel Allen

In this segment, experience a scenic foliage drive along New Hampshire’s Kancamagus Highway with local advice from Yankee editor Mel Allen.

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Leaf-peeping has arrived in this season one segment from “Weekends with Yankee” (episode 112). In the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Richard is joined by longtime Yankee Editor Mel Allen for a foliage drive along the Kancamagus Highway, frequently cited by Yankee as one of the best fall foliage drives in New England. And it’s easy to see why. Famous for its majestic scenic views, “The Kanc” offers 34 miles of breathtaking mountain and valley vistas, winding and curving along with no retail interruptions. Learn why fall foliage is such a special season in New England, and remember to keep your eyes peeled for moose!

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