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The Mount Washington Observatory (MWObs) is a private, non-profit scientific and educational institution organized under the laws of the state of New Hampshire. The weather observation station is located on the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire .
Mount Washington is an ultra-prominent mountain in the state of New Hampshire. It is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States at 6,288.2 ft (1,916.6 m) and the most topographically prominent mountain east of the Mississippi River. The mountain is notorious for its erratic weather.
The railway climbs Mount Washington in New Hampshire, United States. It uses a Marsh rack system and both steam and biodiesel -powered locomotives to carry tourists to the top of the mountain. Its track is built to a 4 ft 8 in ( 1,422 mm ) gauge, which is technically a narrow gauge , as it is 1 ⁄ 2 inch (13 mm) less than a 4 ft 8 + 1 ⁄ 2 in ...
Aug. 23—SARGENT'S PURCHASE THE TALLEST PEAK in New England isn't famous for its height (6,288 feet). The U.S. has 450 peaks over 10,000 feet out West. But Mount Washington earns standing ...
MOUNT WASHINGTON, N.H. – Meteorologists perched atop the Northeast's highest peak, known for the world's worst weather, took advantage of recent icy conditions to engage in a rather unusual ...
A New Hampshire mountain known for its extreme weather conditions has recorded its snowiest June in 91 years of recordkeeping. Snowfall on Saturday atop Mount Washington brought the total amount ...
Mount Washington State Park is a 60.3-acre (24.4 ha) parcel perched on the summit of Mount Washington, New Hampshire, the highest peak in the northeastern United States. Summer seasonal amenities include a cafeteria, restrooms, gift shops, the Mount Washington Observatory and its museum.
Mount Washington, long home of the highest winds recorded on the surface of the Earth at 231 mph (372 km/h), is the tallest at 6,288 ft (1,917 m), followed by neighboring peaks Mount Adams at 5,793 ft (1,766 m) and Mount Jefferson at 5,712 ft (1,741 m).