The White Mountains of New Hampshire are rich with natural history. Early settlers noticed amazing natural wonders in our area as they began to venture north from the urban areas. Natural rock formations like the venerable Old Man of the Mountain and the Indian Head share their place in our local history with places like the Flume Gorge and our many spectacular "Notches". These were natural creations, some made more accessible by the hands of man, but none actually created by man. That has always been the key to their splendor.