If you've visited the valley of North Conway, you likely know that it really is a winter paradise for ski enthusiasts. Perfectly-groomed trails on several nearby mountains bring people from all over the world back year after year.
In its ordinary state, this patch of land is nothing more than a rock with a bush on it. But a local legend and a charming little house have given new life to the smallest charted island on New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee.