New Hampshire
Definition
A state in the northeastern United States, nicknamed 'The Granite State' for its abundant granite formations and rugged terrain.
Bordered by Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Massachusetts to the south, and Quebec, Canada to the north; population approximately 1.4 million.
Famous for the White Mountains, pristine lakes, vibrant fall foliage, and hosting the nation's first presidential primary election.
Examples
In New Hampshire, the primary season turns every diner into a political war zone, complete with pancakes and pundits.
New Hampshire's motto 'Live Free or Die' perfectly captures shoveling your own snow while dodging moose on the highway.
Visiting New Hampshire in autumn feels like nature cranked up the saturation filter—until a black fly photobombs your leaf-peeping selfie.
New Hampshire voters are so independent, they'll switch parties faster than you can say 'first-in-the-nation.'