The Mighty Connecticut River Is New Hampshire's Longest, Traveling 407 Miles To The Sea
By Michelle|Published December 01, 2020
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The Connecticut River is one of the most recognizable in New Hampshire. It offers a variety of fun activities to enjoy throughout the year and it’s the site of quite a few family vacation memories. But, while we hear a lot about it and always see it on the map we thought we’d take some time to learn a bit more about this beautiful waterway.
Despite its name, the beautiful Connecticut River actually spends a good amount of its time in New Hampshire. The 407-mile waterway begins in the town of Pittsburg, just south of the Canadian border.
While the Connecticut River is the longest river, other long ones include the Androscoggin at 178 miles, the Saco River at 136 miles and the Merrimack River at 117 miles.
From here it journeys all the way down through New Hampshire and into Vermont before entering Massachusetts and Connecticut. From here it empties out into the Long Island Sound in the Atlantic Ocean.
Archeologists have found evidence of human habitation around the Connecticut River dating back at least 6,000. That's long before the Dutch explored the area in 1614.
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And while it might end far away from New Hampshire, we think the most scenic portions of the river can be found right here.
And in the summer you'll want to be nearby. There are tons of fun activities here, including tubing. A great option for exploring the river is Great River Outfitters. You can learn more about them here!
What’s your favorite river in New Hampshire? If it’s the Connecticut River, can you recommend any fun activities that our readers should take advantage of? Let us all know in the comments!
