Rob, We did leaf peeping for the 1st time last year, check the web sites for colors. I would be flexible and prepared to go where the color is at it's peak. I found the northern half of New Hampshire was the White Mountains, mainly evergreen trees (pines, spruce, ...) so little color even at peak.
If possible, Bar Harbor, Maine for Acadia National Park is worth a couple of days. I will go back as soon as I can for the spectacular rocky coastal vistas. On the way up or back to Boston, you can visit L.L.Bean in Freeport, Maine. They are a big outdoor equipment and clothing retailer (Open 24 hours per day). I didn't find much call for telephoto lenses. The focus is on the normal to wide end of your kit. Regards, Bob S. On 9/18/05, Robert Whitehouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's all booked up! > > 3 days in NYC, 9 days leaf-peeping in N.E., 2 days in Boston. > Our first ever vacation in USA starts 3rd Oct. > > Now - what gear should I take? - Is it safe to tote an ist D around NYC? - > or would my battered MX make more sense? > > (perhaps better take both just in case). > > Any favourite locations/recommendations? > > Rob W > >
