Franconia Notch

Franconia Notch is the deep pass between Cannon Mountain and Franconia Ridge, named through the nearby town for its resemblance to the Franconian hills of Bavaria. For two centuries it was defined by a face: the Old Man of the Mountain, a granite profile high above Profile Lake, first noted by surveyors in 1805. It inspired Hawthorne's 'The Great Stone Face', became the state emblem in 1945, and survived decades of cables and cement until it collapsed on May 3, 2003. In 1928 a public fundraising drive created the state park that protects it. In 1938 Cannon Mountain opened North America's first passenger aerial tramway, while across the valley Franconia Ridge rises to Mount Lafayette, 1,600 m (5,249 ft).

Coordinates: 44°08′58″N 71°41′12″W · Mount Lafayette, 1,600 m

Our solid hardwood cribbage boards are modeled with actual topographic data to capture any place on earth. Each board has a storage space for three sets of metal pegs behind a custom-etched stainless steel door. Boards measure roughly 350mm (13.5”) long by 190mm (7.5") wide by 90mm (3.5”) tall and are finished with tung oil for durability and a slight sheen. Additional options include a custom message or logo etched on the stainless steel door tag (32 characters max, +$10), and an engraved name, message or logo on the side or underside of the board (+$20 standard, +$40 with a contrasting filler). Side and underside engraving is sized to fit the board, typically no taller than 1 inch (25 mm). For a logo, send us a PNG through our contact form after you order, with your order number.

Our products are designed, crafted, and finished in Alberta, Canada.

Disclaimer: Because we use solid hardwood, some boards may have natural imperfections.