Monday, August 31, 2009

Sabbaday Falls Trail Construction

Sabbaday Brook Trailhead and Trail Temporary Closure

Conway, NH - The Sabbaday Brook Trailhead and Trail will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, September 8th through Saturday September 12th to complete a trail maintenance project. The Sabbaday Brook Trailhead is located on the Kancamagus Highway approximately 15.5 miles west of Conway, New Hampshire.

Visitors are asked to make alternate plans when visiting Sabbaday Falls or the Sandwich Range Wilderness. There are a number of alternate entry points for the Sandwich Range located along the Kancamagus Highway.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Activities Week of August 28 to Sept 5th 2009

Friday, August 28th, 2009
9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)

Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
11:00am Stress Relief Balls (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the fun factory and see how you can make 2 balloons, and some rice into a cool stress relief ball. These can also be used as hackey sacks! Good fun for all ages!
3:00pm Water Volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Join us in the outdoor pool for a fun game of water volleyball. The net sits in about 3 and a half feet of water, so you must be tall enough to play on either side of the net. Mostly for adults and teens!
4:00pm Dodgeball @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation desk, then we will head down to the tennis courts for a fun game of dodgeball! All ages are welcome!
5-8:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!

Saturday, August 29th 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain

You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
10:00am Toddler Paint Hour at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Bring the kids to the fun factory for a chance for them to meet other children and finger paint or paint a picture to bring home! This event geared for children ages 1-6.
11:00am Walk to Loon Mountain Gondola (Gondola Tickets $12 for Adults(13+) $8 for Children (6-12) under 6 ride free!)
Meet in the main lobby as we head out of our driveway down the paved walking path over to Loon Mountain! The path walks next to the Pemi river and will end at the stairs leading up to the Gondola. You can purchase tickets to ride the Gondola to the top of Loon before the walk begins. At the top of Loon Mtn. there are hiking trails, the Artisan Caves, and some amazing views. Gondola tickets will get you to the top, and back down Loon Mountain.
1:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
5:00pm Goop ($2 per goop ball) @ South Mountain
Goop is a sticky, silly puddy-like ball made out of Elmer’s glue, liquid starch, and some food coloring. Come down to South Mountain to make a super fun goop ball yourself!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need to make the perfect smore! The fire pit at South Mountain is in the back next to the outdoor pool.
8:00pm Children’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby in your pj’s with blankets and pillows to watch a movie the whole family can enjoy. We will provide popcorn, so make sure to bring a drink.

Monday, August 31st, 2009
Coloring Contest & Photo Scavenger Hunt Begins
Show us your creativity! Simply stop at the Front Desk or the Recreation Desk for your worksheets!
9:00am Day Break Update at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Join our Adventure Concierges for a fun and informational gathering where we will update you on all of our activities, local events and answer any questions you may have! Complimentary donuts and juice!
10:30am Sabbaday Falls & Rocky Gorge ($5 per person) (Pick up at both Resorts)
We will take the van to Rocky Gorge located off Rt 112. Then we will head back towards Sabbaday Falls and make a stop there.
4:30pm Gifts in a Jar ($5 per Jar) @ Pollard Brook
Choose between making a layered chocolate brownie mix, spiral festive soup mix, or a special treat for your four legged friends with our layered dog biscuit mix! Take home a special treat as a great gift.
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire (FREE EVENT!) @ Pollard Brook
Children and adults are invited to join the recreation team making smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need!! Campfire is beyond the Jackman Brook Lodge Parking area on the hillside. Event will run for 1 hour.

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
10:00 am Fall Foliage and Apple Picking Tour ($29 per person)
Includes lunch of your choice from the Cider House Café at Windy Ridge Orchard, 1/4 peck of apples that you will pick yourselves, stops at 3 covered bridges, a visit to the oldest General Store in the country, and transportation for the first 12 that sign up. Approx. 4 hour trip. Price also includes a ice cream cone and 1/4 pound of fudge from the Brick Store.

2:30pm Kid’s Playground Games @ Pollard Brook
Join Meghan outside and play all sorts of kids game. Freeze Tag, Red Light Green Light, Red Rover, Capture the Flag, Hopscotch, and Sidewalk Chalk, Please sign up in advance. This event geared for children ages 3-8.
3:00pm Fadden's Sugar House and General Store (Free Event) (Pick up @ both Resorts)
We will head over to North Woodstock and meet with the Fadden Family and see how they make Maple Syrup. You will be able to observe the process in the modern facility as well as see an example of the way it was done in the good ole days.
6:00 pm Wine & Cheese Social (FREE EVENT!)
Join your fellow resort mates for an evening of wine and cheese in a social environment! Event will run approximately 1 hour and will be held in the main lobby at InnSeason Resort Pollard Brook. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for minors who wish to attend.

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
9:00am Trip to the Northern Forest Heritage Park ($35 per person includes transportation and boat ride) Explore the North Country from the comfort of a tour bus. Stops include scenic views and also a visit to the Northern Forest Heritage Park. At the park you will learn about the history of our working forests of the Great North Woods Region. You will also enjoy boarding our narrated river boat tour of the beautiful and historic Androscoggin River. Surrounded by stunning mountain ranges the tour travels three miles upriver from NFHP. Sit back and watch the changing riverbank and landscape. Visualize a time when the river was the only road, a road used to deliver a vital resource to the mills of Berlin NH. Listen to your captain as s/he describes the intricacies of the river. Imagine what log drives must have been like as your captain retells the tales of the loggers and lumberjacks.

4:00pm Make Your Own Bird Feeder (FREE EVENT) @ South Mountain
Join us at South Mountain as we take peanut butter, bird seed, and other things to create a bird feeder to attract all the winged creatures in your area! Very quick and easy craft!
5:00pm Whiffleball Game (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation Desk at Pollard Brook for a fun game of whiffleball! All ages welcome!
6:30pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire on the famous Moose Tour Bus; filled with bubble machines, strobe lights, and many other fun things; as you head out to find some moose! This is not just a 3 hour tour, it is truly an experience! Sign up at the Front Desk!
8:00pm Teen’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT) @ both Resorts
Come down to the main lobby where we will provide snacks and a PG-13 rated movie for adults and teens to watch. Please bring a drink of your choice, free popcorn will be provided!

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Coloring Contest Deadline! (Please pass in all colored pages to the Front Desk)
Make sure to come to the Recreation Desk to see if you made our Coloring Contest Wall of Fame!
9:00am COG Railway—Ride to the top of Mt. Washington, New Hampshire’s Highest Peak ($42 per person CASH ONLY)
The ever-changing surroundings, the magnificent views, the sights and sounds of the unique steam locomotives in action, and some of the steepest Railway tracks in existence all combine to place it among the best of the world’s great railway journeys. This is a trip that must be made to be fully appreciated! Trip is strictly caravan—you must take your own vehicle. This is a Cash Only trip and we must have a minimum of 20 people to go.

10:00am Hike Georgiana Falls (FREE EVENT) 1.6 - 2.6 miles round trip MOST DIFFICULT HIKE
Join Steve on a trip to Georgiana Falls! Here we will see many cascading waterfalls, as well as the two Upper and Lower falls. Spectacular waterfalls, be sure to bring your camera, and wear proper shoes
1:00pm Ice Cream Social ($3 per bowl) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the Pool Area for an ice cream treat! We will have ice cream and tons of toppings, so come make a super sundae if your stomach can handle it!
6:00pm Bingo At Pollard Brook (Entry fee: 1$ per card)
Event will be held in the Fun Factory at Pollard Brook. One dollar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!

Friday, September 4th, 2009
9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)
Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
11:00am Stress Relief Balls (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the fun factory and see how you can make 2 balloons, and some rice into a cool stress relief ball. These can also be used as hackey sacks! Good fun for all ages!
3:00pm Water Volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Join us in the outdoor pool for a fun game of water volleyball. The net sits in about 3 and a half feet of water, so you must be tall enough to play on either side of the net. Mostly for adults and teens!
4:00pm Dodgeball @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation desk, then we will head down to the tennis courts for a fun game of dodgeball! All ages are welcome!
5-8:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!

Saturday, September 5th, 2009
12:00pm Walk to Loon Mountain Gondola (Gondola Tickets $12 for Adults(13+) $8 for Children (6-12) under 6 ride free!)Meet in the main lobby as we head out of our driveway down the paved walking path over to Loon Mountain! The path walks next to the Pemi river and will end at the stairs leading up to the Gondola. You can purchase tickets to ride the Gondola to the top of Loon before the walk begins. At the top of Loon Mtn. there are hiking trails, the Artisan Caves, and some amazing views. Gondola tickets will get you to the top, and back down Loon Mountain.
3:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
5:00pm Goop ($2 per goop ball) @ South Mountain
Goop is a sticky, silly puddy-like ball made out of Elmer’s glue, liquid starch, and some food coloring. Come down to South Mountain to make a super fun goop ball yourself!
6:30 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need to make the perfect smore! The fire pit at South Mountain is in the back next to the outdoor pool.
8:00pm Children’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby in your pj’s with blankets and pillows to watch a movie the whole family can enjoy. We will provide popcorn, so make sure to bring a drink.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Is the forecast really Right? FROST on the way!!!

As part of my routine on Monday, I try to watch the WMUR Channel 9 Weather to see what the weather might be for the week. This morning, much to my surprise I thought I heard the word "FROST". So I had to wait another 30 minutes to wait for the forecast to come on again and yes they said "FROST".

Being the diligent person that I am I also checked a few online resources and it appears that this week will have some very confusing weather. While I am typing this, we are having some rain showers because the air is very tropical. By the end of the week we could be pulling on our sweatshirts at night because the air is so cold. So if your reading this and will be arriving later this week, be prepared for some Fall like weather.

As we say here in New England, if you don't like the weather, wait a few minutes.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Activities for August 21-August 29, 2009

Friday, August 21st, 2009
9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)
Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
11:00am Stress Relief Balls (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the fun factory and see how you can make 2 balloons, and some rice into a cool stress relief ball. These can also be used as hackey sacks! Good fun for all ages!
3:00pm Water Volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Join us in the outdoor pool for a fun game of water volleyball. The net sits in about 3 and a half feet of water, so you must be tall enough to play on either side of the net. Mostly for adults and teens!
4:00pm Dodgeball @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation desk, then we will head down to the tennis courts for a fun game of dodgeball! All ages are welcome!
5-7:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
12:00pm Walk to Loon Mountain Gondola (Gondola Tickets $12 for Adults(13+) $8 for Children (6-12) under 6 ride free!)
Meet in the main lobby as we head out of our driveway down the paved walking path over to Loon Mountain! The path walks next to the Pemi River and will end at the stairs leading up to the Gondola. You can purchase tickets to ride the Gondola to the top of Loon before the walk begins. At the top of Loon Mtn. there are hiking trails, the Artisan Caves, and some amazing views. Gondola tickets will get you to the top, and back down Loon Mountain.
3:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
5:00pm Goop ($2 per goop ball) @ South Mountain
Goop is a sticky, silly puddy-like ball made out of Elmer’s glue, liquid starch, and some food coloring. Come down to South Mountain to make a super fun goop ball yourself!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need to make the perfect smore! The fire pit at South Mountain is in the back next to the outdoor pool.
8:00pm Children’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby in your pj’s with blankets and pillows to watch a movie the whole family can enjoy. We will
Monday, August 24th, 2009
Coloring Contest & Photo Scavenger Hunt Begins
Show us your creativity! Simply stop at the Front Desk or the Recreation Desk for your worksheets!
9:00am Day Break Update at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Join our Adventure Concierges for a fun and informational gathering where we will update you on all of our activities, local events and answer any questions you may have! Complimentary donuts and juice!
10:30am Sabbaday Falls & Rocky Gorge ($5 per person) (Pick up at both Resorts)
We will take the van to Rocky Gorge located off Rt 112. Then we will head back towards Sabbaday Falls and make a stop there.
2:30pm Volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Meet down at the Recreation Desk, then we’ll head out to the volleyball court for a fun pick-up game. We will need at least 4 people to play, and if more then 16 sign up we will play more then one game!
4:30pm Gifts in a Jar ($5 per Jar) @ Pollard Brook
Choose between making a layered chocolate brownie mix, spiral festive soup mix, or a special treat for your four legged friends with our layered dog biscuit mix! Take home a special treat as a great gift.
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire (FREE EVENT!) @ Pollard Brook
Children and adults are invited to join the recreation team making smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need!! Campfire is beyond the Jackman Brook Lodge Parking area on the hillside. Event will run for 1 hour.

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
9:00am Hike to Champney Falls $5 per person includes Transportation.
Join Steve with a hike to an great location. The hike to Champney Falls is an ideal family walk. At he end you will be rewarded with two waterfalls that are particulary impressive just after a heavy rain.
2:00pm Kid’s Playground Games @ Pollard Brook
Join Meghan outside and play all sorts of kids game. Freeze Tag, Red Light Green Light, Red Rover, Capture the Flag, Hopscotch, and Sidewalk Chalk, Please sign up in advance. This event geared for children ages 3-8.
3:00pm Fadden's Sugar House and General Store (Free Event) (Pick up @ both Resorts)
We will head over to North Woodstock and meet with the Fadden Family and see how they make Maple Syrup. You will be able to observe the process in the modern facility as well as see an example of the way it was done in the good ole days.
5:00pm Summer BBQ ($10-Adults(13+) $5-Kids(6-12) Kids 5 and Under are FREE) @ Pollard Brook
Guests are invited down to the BBQ area for a summer dinner and some fun events. Food will be cooked from 5-6. Food will include hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken breast, watermelon, pasta salad, cookies, ice tea, and more! ALL YOU CAN EAT!!!
6:00pm Tie Dye T-Shirts ($5 per shirt - Free if you bring your own!) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the basketball court and make a tie dye t-shirt or 2!! We will have everything you need to make a tie dye creation. We will have t-shirts if you need one, but if you have your own, bring it on down!!

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
10:00am Hike to Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge. ($5 per person)(Pick up at both resorts)
This is a 3 mile round trip flat hike along old railroad lines. We will head up to this hidden Jewel in Jefferson, NH. Our journey is out to Cherry Pond and you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Presidential Range. The ponds and adjacent forests are excellent habitat for migratory birds. Over the years, 235 bird species have been recorded here, 128 of which are confirmed breeders. Turtles, frogs, black bear, moose, and white- tailed deer are also common.
4:00pm Make Your Own Bird Feeder (FREE EVENT) @ South Mountain
Join us at South Mountain as we take peanut butter, bird seed, and other things to create a bird feeder to attract all the winged creatures in your area! Very quick and easy craft!
5:00pm Whiffleball Game (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation Desk at Pollard Brook for a fun game of whiffleball! All ages welcome!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire on the famous Moose Tour Bus; filled with bubble machines, strobe lights, and many other fun things; as you head out to find some moose! This is not just a 3 hour tour, it is truly an experience! Sign up at the Front Desk!
8:00pm Teen’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT) @ both Resorts
Come down to the main lobby where we will provide snacks and a PG-13 rated movie for adults and teens to watch. Please bring a drink of your choice, free popcorn will be provided!

Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Coloring Contest Deadline! (Please pass in all colored pages to the Front Desk)
Make sure to come to the Recreation Desk to see if you made our Coloring Contest Wall of Fame!
10:00am Hike Georgiana Falls (FREE EVENT) 1.6 - 2.6 miles round trip MOST DIFFICULT HIKE
Join Steve on a trip to Georgiana Falls! Here we will see many cascading waterfalls, as well as the two Upper and Lower falls. Spectacular waterfalls, be sure to bring your camera, and wear proper shoes
1:00pm Ice Cream Social ($3 per bowl) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the Pool Area for an ice cream treat! We will have ice cream and tons of toppings, so come make a super sundae if your stomach can handle it!
5:15pm Bingo At Pollard Brook (Entry fee: 1$ per card)
Event will be held in the Fun Factory at Pollard Brook. One dollar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
6:00PM Water Balloon Volleyball (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Find a partner and bring a towel. The way to play is take a water balloon in your towel and toss it to the other side. The teams on the other side will try to catch it in their towel and send it back over the net until the balloon pops! Winning pair will get a prize. With any leftover water balloons we will have a small FUN water balloon fight!

Friday, August 28th, 2009
9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)

Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
11:00am Stress Relief Balls (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the fun factory and see how you can make 2 balloons, and some rice into a cool stress relief ball. These can also be used as hackey sacks! Good fun for all ages!
3:00pm Water Volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Join us in the outdoor pool for a fun game of water volleyball. The net sits in about 3 and a half feet of water, so you must be tall enough to play on either side of the net. Mostly for adults and teens!
4:00pm Dodgeball @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation desk, then we will head down to the tennis courts for a fun game of dodgeball! All ages are welcome!
5-8:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!

Saturday, August 29th 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
10:00am Toddler Paint Hour at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Bring the kids to the fun factory for a chance for them to meet other children and finger paint or paint a picture to bring home! This event geared for children ages 1-6.
11:00am Walk to Loon Mountain Gondola (Gondola Tickets $12 for Adults(13+) $8 for Children (6-12) under 6 ride free!)
Meet in the main lobby as we head out of our driveway down the paved walking path over to Loon Mountain! The path walks next to the Pemi river and will end at the stairs leading up to the Gondola. You can purchase tickets to ride the Gondola to the top of Loon before the walk begins. At the top of Loon Mtn. there are hiking trails, the Artisan Caves, and some amazing views. Gondola tickets will get you to the top, and back down Loon Mountain.
1:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
5:00pm Goop ($2 per goop ball) @ South Mountain
Goop is a sticky, silly puddy-like ball made out of Elmer’s glue, liquid starch, and some food coloring. Come down to South Mountain to make a super fun goop ball yourself!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need to make the perfect smore! The fire pit at South Mountain is in the back next to the outdoor pool.
8:00pm Children’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby in your pj’s with blankets and pillows to watch a movie the whole family can enjoy. We will provide popcorn, so make sure to bring a drink.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Sunset over the Pemigewasset Valley

On a recent Friday night I took a spin out on the Kancamagus Highway to see the Sunset. I was not disappointed and either were the other 25-30 people who were there. I often get to observe the setting sun but this was one of the first times that I had specifically gone to see how it looked. The pictures are taken within a few minutes of each other. If you looking for a good place to see the sun set stop by and I will send you to some scenic places. Of course we always need Mother Nature to cooperate with us.




Thursday, August 13, 2009

Activities August 14-August 22, 2009

Friday, August 14th, 2009
9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)
Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
11:00am Stress Relief Balls (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the fun factory and see how you can make 2 balloons, and some rice into a cool stress relief ball. These can also be used as hackey sacks! Good fun for all ages!
3:00pm Water Volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Join us in the outdoor pool for a fun game of water volleyball. The net sits in about 3 and a half feet of water, so you must be tall enough to play on either side of the net. Mostly for adults and teens!
4:00pm Dodgeball @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation desk, then we will head down to the tennis courts for a fun game of dodgeball! All ages are welcome!
5-8:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!

Saturday, August 15th, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain

You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
10:00am Toddler Paint Hour at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Bring the kids to the fun factory for a chance for them to meet other children and finger paint or paint a picture to bring home! This event geared for children ages 1-6.
11:00am Walk to Loon Mountain Gondola (Gondola Tickets $12 for Adults(13+) $8 for Children (6-12) under 6 ride free!)
Meet in the main lobby as we head out of our driveway down the paved walking path over to Loon Mountain! The path walks next to the Pemi river and will end at the stairs leading up to the Gondola. You can purchase tickets to ride the Gondola to the top of Loon before the walk begins. At the top of Loon Mtn. there are hiking trails, the Artisan Caves, and some amazing views. Gondola tickets will get you to the top, and back down Loon Mountain.
1:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
5:00pm Goop ($2 per goop ball) @ South Mountain
Goop is a sticky, silly puddy-like ball made out of Elmer’s glue, liquid starch, and some food coloring. Come down to South Mountain to make a super fun goop ball yourself!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need to make the perfect smore! The fire pit at South Mountain is in the back next to the outdoor pool.
8:00pm Children’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby in your pj’s with blankets and pillows to watch a movie the whole family can enjoy. We will provide popcorn, so make sure to bring a drink.

Monday, August 17th, 2009
Coloring Contest & Photo Scavenger Hunt Begins
Show us your creativity! Simply stop at the Front Desk or the Recreation Desk for your worksheets!
9:00am Day Break Update at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Join our Adventure Concierges for a fun and informational gathering where we will update you on all of our activities, local events and answer any questions you may have! Complimentary donuts and juice!
10:30am Sabbaday Falls & Rocky Gorge ($5 per person) (Pick up at both Resorts)
We will take the van to Rocky Gorge located off Rt 112. Then we will head back towards Sabbaday Falls and make a stop there.
2:30pm Volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Meet down at the Recreation Desk, then we’ll head out to the volleyball court for a fun pick-up game. We will need at least 4 people to play, and if more then 16 sign up we will play more then one game!
4:30pm Gifts in a Jar ($5 per Jar) @ Pollard Brook
Choose between making a layered chocolate brownie mix, spiral festive soup mix, or a special treat for your four legged friends with our layered dog biscuit mix! Take home a special treat as a great gift.
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire (FREE EVENT!) @ Pollard Brook
Children and adults are invited to join the recreation team making smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need!! Campfire is beyond the Jackman Brook Lodge Parking area on the hillside. Event will run for 1 hour.

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
9:00am Hike to Champney Falls $5 per person includes Transportation.
Join Steve with a hike to an great location. The hike to Champney Falls is an ideal family walk. At he end you will be rewarded with two waterfalls that are particulary impressive just after a heavy rain.
2:00pm Kid’s Playground Games @ Pollard Brook
Join Meghan outside and play all sorts of kids game. Freeze Tag, Red Light Green Light, Red Rover, Capture the Flag, Hopscotch, and Sidewalk Chalk, Please sign up in advance. This event geared for children ages 3-8.
3:00pm Fadden's Sugar House and General Store (Free Event) (Pick up @ both Resorts)
We will head over to North Woodstock and meet with the Fadden Family and see how they make Maple Syrup. You will be able to observe the process in the modern facility as well as see an example of the way it was done in the good ole days.
5:00pm Summer BBQ ($10-Adults(13+) $5-Kids(6-12) Kids 5 and Under are FREE) @ Pollard Brook
Guests are invited down to the BBQ area for a summer dinner and some fun events. Food will be cooked from 5-6. Food will include hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken breast, pasta salad, cookies, ice tea, and more! ALL YOU CAN EAT!!!
6:00pm Tie Dye T-Shirts ($5 per shirt - Free if you bring your own!) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the basketball court and make a tie dye t-shirt or 2!! We will have everything you need to make a tie dye creation. We will have t-shirts if you need one, but if you have your own, bring it on down!!

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
10:00am Hike Georgiana Falls (FREE EVENT) 1.6 - 2.6 miles round trip MOST DIFFICULT HIKE
Join Steve on a trip to Georgiana Falls! Here we will see many cascading waterfalls, as well as the two Upper and Lower falls. Spectacular waterfalls, be sure to bring your camera, and wear proper shoes
1:00pm Make Your Own Bird Feeder (FREE EVENT) @ South Mountain
Join us at South Mountain as we take peanut butter, bird seed, and other things to create a bird feeder to attract all the winged creatures in your area! Very quick and easy craft!
2:00pm Whiffleball Game (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation Desk at Pollard Brook for a fun game of whiffleball! All ages welcome!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire on the famous Moose Tour Bus; filled with bubble machines, strobe lights, and many other fun things; as you head out to find some moose! This is not just a 3 hour tour, it is truly an experience! Sign up at the Front Desk!
8:00pm Teen’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT) @ both Resorts
Come down to the main lobby where we will provide snacks and a PG-13 rated movie for adults and teens to watch. Please bring a drink of your choice, free popcorn will be provided!

Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Coloring Contest Deadline! (Please pass in all colored pages to the Front Desk)
Make sure to come to the Recreation Desk to see if you made our Coloring Contest Wall of Fame!
12:00pm Hike to Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge. ($5 per person)(Pick up at both resorts) This is a 3 mile round trip flat hike along old railroad lines. We will head up to this hidden Jewel in Jefferson, NH. Our journey is out to Cherry Pond and you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Presidential Range. The ponds and adjacent forests are excellent habitat for migratory birds. Over the years, 235 bird species have been recorded here, 128 of which are confirmed breeders. Turtles, frogs, black bear, moose, and white- tailed deer are also common.
1:00pm Ice Cream Social ($3 per bowl) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the Pool Area for an ice cream treat! We will have ice cream and tons of toppings, so come make a super sundae if your stomach can handle it!
4:00pm Bingo At Pollard Brook (Entry fee: 1$ per card)
Event will be held in the Fun Factory at Pollard Brook. One dollar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
6:00pm UNO Tournament @ Pollard Brook
Meet in the lobby for a fun night of playing everyone’s favorite game, UNO!!!
7:00PM Water Balloon Volleyball (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Find a partner and bring a towel. The way to play is take a water balloon in your towel and toss it to the other side. The teams on the other side will try to catch it in their towel and send it back over the net until the balloon pops! Winning pair will get a prize. With any leftover water balloons we will have a small FUN water balloon fight!



Friday, August 14th, 2009
9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)

Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
11:00am Stress Relief Balls (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the fun factory and see how you can make 2 balloons, and some rice into a cool stress relief ball. These can also be used as hackey sacks! Good fun for all ages!
3:00pm Water Volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Join us in the outdoor pool for a fun game of water volleyball. The net sits in about 3 and a half feet of water, so you must be tall enough to play on either side of the net. Mostly for adults and teens!
4:00pm Dodgeball @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation desk, then we will head down to the tennis courts for a fun game of dodgeball! All ages are welcome!
5-7:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!

Saturday, August 15th, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
10:00am Toddler Paint Hour at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Bring the kids to the fun factory for a chance for them to meet other children and finger paint or paint a picture to bring home! This event geared for children ages 1-6.
11:00am Walk to Loon Mountain Gondola (Gondola Tickets $12 for Adults(13+) $8 for Children (6-12) under 6 ride free!)
Meet in the main lobby as we head out of our driveway down the paved walking path over to Loon Mountain! The path walks next to the Pemi river and will end at the stairs leading up to the Gondola. You can purchase tickets to ride the Gondola to the top of Loon before the walk begins. At the top of Loon Mtn. there are hiking trails, the Artisan Caves, and some amazing views. Gondola tickets will get you to the top, and back down Loon Mountain.
1:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
5:00pm Goop ($2 per goop ball) @ South Mountain
Goop is a sticky, silly puddy-like ball made out of Elmer’s glue, liquid starch, and some food coloring. Come down to South Mountain to make a super fun goop ball yourself!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need to make the perfect smore! The fire pit at South Mountain is in the back next to the outdoor pool.
8:00pm Children’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby in your pj’s with blankets and pillows to watch a movie the whole family can enjoy. We will provide popcorn, so make sure to bring a drink.

Kruise the Kanc on Saturday Aug 15, 2009

Saturday ** August 15
Classic Cars & Motorcycles
Are invited to take part in the 50th Anniversary of the KANCAMAGUS HIGHWAY
Staging Time: 11:30
Loon Mountain Parking Lot, Lincoln NH
Visit with other car enthusiasts
Pick up your Maps, Commemorative 50th pin,
Professional DVD of photos of the days events
Refreshments and Gondola available (fee required)

Departure Time: 1:00

Enjoy the Kancamagus for the day and stop in “The Lil Store On The Kanc”
at the other end in Conway for a free Ice Cream
$10.00 per vehicle entry fee

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Aqua-Mix Aerobics to start September 1, 2009

Aqua-Mix Aerobics

Professional water aerobics instructor, Stacee Caulder will lead guests at InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook and South Mountain in a weekly 1-hour session at the resort. Starting September 1st from 8-9 am Stacee will lead interested guests who are 18 years or older in a high energy water exercise she calls Aqua-Mix Aerobics. The weekly Tuesday class can accommodate the first 12 people who sign up. The class will be held in the indoor pool at Pollard which will be open exclusively for this class. Participants need not be able to swim but must feel comfortable in the water. A fee of $10 per session will be charged and can be charged to the guest’s unit.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Schedule for Kancamagus Highway Celebration on Friday Aug 14, 2009

Kancamagus Highway
50th Anniversary Celebration
August 14, 2009
9am – 4 pm



9 am – Noon Historic and Interpretive Programs at popular locations along The Kanc Highway

Blackberry Crossing Campground
Albany Covered Bridge
Russell Colbath Barn
C.L. Graham Wangan Ground Overlook
Pemigewasset Overlook
The Discovery Trail
Lincoln Woods

Local interpreters will discuss subjects such as the logging towns along the Kanc, history and construction of Albany Covered Bridge, construction of the Kancamagus Highway, and more.

9pm – 4 pm Exhibits – Past and Present. At the Russell Colbath Barn
Come see old photos and exhibits about the history, construction and uses of the Kancamagus Highway (now a National Scenic Byway). Talk to folks who helped build the highway and worked on it summer and winter.

2 pm Official Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary. Russell Colbath Barn

Also, the organizers are looking for anyone who worked on the construction of the highway and is interested in coming to the event to help us tell the story. Please contact Carol Riley at library@lincolnnh.org or 603-745-8159.

For more information, contact Colleen Mainville at cmainville@fs.fed.us or Jayne O’Connor at jayne@visitwhitemountains.com.

Please plan to pack a lunch and enjoy the Kancamagus Highway. Maps are available at the information centers at either end. Food and fuel is only available in the towns at either end. National Forest Recreation Passes will not be required August 14th on The Kancamagus Highway, but special tags for cars will be issued free at the info centers on either end for cars participating that day.

A Vintage Car Scenic Tour of the Kancamagus Highway is scheduled for Saturday, August 15th. If you are interested in that event, the contact is Charlene Fecteau of Radio Station WMWV-95.3 fm. She can be reached at 603-356-8870 or Charlene@WMWV.com.

White Mountain National Forest Announces Kancamagus Anniversary Celebration

On Friday, August 14, the Kancamagus Highway will celebrate its 50 anniversary!
The White Mountain National Forest and White Mountains Attractions Association, along with several other partners have planned a day of fun activities and interesting programs.

Please join us for historic programs at sites along the Kancamagus Highway and at the Russell-Colbath Barn at 2pm for light refreshments at the official celebration. Maps will be available at visitor’s centers at either end of the Highway. National Forest Recreation Passes will not be required on Friday,August 14 along the Kancamagus Highway. Pick up your special pass at any of the six stops listed below, at the Russell Colbath Barn and at the Visitor Centers.


Pack a lunch and enjoy the Kancamagus Highway for the day. Remember food and fuel are only available at either end of the Highway.

Throughout the summer visitors have been asked to share their stories and memories of the beloved “Kanc” and those memories will be on display along with historic photos and exhibits about the history, construction and uses of the Kancamagus Highway (now a National Scenic Byway).

The Forever Locked exhibit - a life-size taxidermy exhibit of two battling bull moose will be just one of the exhibits at the Barn.

Celebration Schedule of Events: From 9:00am – 12:00noon the White Mountain National Forest will offer on-going short interpretive programs along the Kancamagus Highway at the following sites: All activities are free open to all!
Lincoln Woods Visitors Center
Discovery Trial
Pemigewasset Overlook,
Wangan Overlook
Albany Covered Bridge
Blackberry Crossing Campground

9:00am – 3:00pm: exhibits and historic house tours will be offered at the Russell Colbath Historic Site

2:00pm – 4:00pm: Official celebration ceremony at the Russell Colbath Barn.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Activities August 7, 2009 thru August 15, 2009

Friday, August 7th, 2009
9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)
Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
11:00am Stress Relief Balls (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the fun factory and see how you can make 2 balloons, and some rice into a cool stress relief ball. These can also be used as hackey sacks! Good fun for all ages!
3:00pm Water Volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Join us in the outdoor pool for a fun game of water volleyball. The net sits in about 3 and a half feet of water, so you must be tall enough to play on either side of the net. Mostly for adults and teens!
4:00pm Dodgeball @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation desk, then we will head down to the tennis courts for a fun game of dodgeball! All ages are welcome!
5-8:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!
Saturday, August 8th, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
10:00am Toddler Paint Hour at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Bring the kids to the fun factory for a chance for them to meet other children and finger paint or paint a picture to bring home! This event geared for children ages 1-6.
11:00am Walk to Loon Mountain Gondola (Gondola Tickets $12 for Adults(13+) $8 for Children (6-12) under 6 ride free!)
Meet in the main lobby as we head out of our driveway down the paved walking path over to Loon Mountain! The path walks next to the Pemi river and will end at the stairs leading up to the Gondola. You can purchase tickets to ride the Gondola to the top of Loon before the walk begins. At the top of Loon Mtn. there are hiking trails, the Artisan Caves, and some amazing views. Gondola tickets will get you to the top, and back down Loon Mountain.
1:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
5:00pm Goop ($2 per goop ball) @ South Mountain
Goop is a sticky, silly puddy-like ball made out of Elmer’s glue, liquid starch, and some food coloring. Come down to South Mountain to make a super fun goop ball yourself!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need to make the perfect smore! The fire pit at South Mountain is in the back next to the outdoor pool.
8:00pm Children’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby in your pj’s with blankets and pillows to watch a movie the whole family can enjoy. We will provide popcorn, so make sure to bring a drink.

Monday, August 10th, 2009
Coloring Contest & Photo Scavenger Hunt Begins
Show us your creativity! Simply stop at the Front Desk or the Recreation Desk for your worksheets!
9:00am Day Break Update at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Join our Adventure Concierges for a fun and informational gathering where we will update you on all of our activities, local events and answer any questions you may have! Complimentary donuts and juice!
10:30am Sabbaday Falls & Rocky Gorge ($5 per person) (Pick up at both Resorts)
We will take the van to Rocky Gorge located off Rt 112. Then we will head back towards Sabbaday Falls and make a stop there.
2:30pm Volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Meet down at the Recreation Desk, then we’ll head out to the volleyball court for a fun pick-up game. We will need at least 4 people to play, and if more then 16 sign up we will play more then one game!
4:30pm Gifts in a Jar ($5 per Jar) @ Pollard Brook
Choose between making a layered chocolate brownie mix, spiral festive soup mix, or a special treat for your four legged friends with our layered dog biscuit mix! Take home a special treat as a great gift.
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire (FREE EVENT!) @ Pollard Brook
Children and adults are invited to join the recreation team making smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need!! Campfire is beyond the Jackman Brook Lodge Parking area on the hillside. Event will run for 1 hour.

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
10:00am Blueberry Picking @ Windy Ridge Orchard $17 per person includes Lunch, Pint of Blueberries and Transportation.
Join us as we head over to Windy Ridge Orchard to pick blueberries. Along the way we will stop at a couple of scenic overlooks and waterfalls. After lunch you will head out to pick your own Blueberries. When we are done there we will head to Bath and stop at the Brick Store, America’s oldest General Store and the Bath Covered Bridge.
2:00pm Kid’s Playground Games @ Pollard Brook
Join Meghan outside and play all sorts of kids game. Freeze Tag, Red Light Green Light, Red Rover, Capture the Flag, Hopscotch, and Sidewalk Chalk, Please sign up in advance. This event geared for children ages 3-8.
3:00pm Fadden's Sugar House and General Store (Free Event) (Pick up @ both Resorts)
We will head over to North Woodstock and meet with the Fadden Family and see how they make Maple Syrup. You will be able to observe the process in the modern facility as well as see an example of the way it was done in the good ole days.
5:00pm Summer BBQ ($10-Adults(13+) $5-Kids(6-12) Kids 5 and Under are FREE) @ Pollard Brook
Guests are invited down to the BBQ area for a summer dinner and some fun events. Food will be cooked from 5-6. Food will include hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken breast, pasta salad, cookies, ice tea, and more! ALL YOU CAN EAT!!!
6:00pm Tie Dye T-Shirts ($5 per shirt - Free if you bring your own!) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the basketball court and make a tie dye t-shirt or 2!! We will have everything you need to make a tie dye creation. We will have t-shirts if you need one, but if you have your own, bring it on down!!

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
10:00am Hike Georgiana Falls (FREE EVENT) 1.6 - 2.6 miles round trip MOST DIFFICULT HIKE
Join Steve on a trip to Georgiana Falls! Here we will see many cascading waterfalls, as well as the two Upper and Lower falls. Spectacular waterfalls, be sure to bring your camera, and wear proper shoes
1:00pm Make Your Own Bird Feeder (FREE EVENT) @ South Mountain
Join us at South Mountain as we take peanut butter, bird seed, and other things to create a bird feeder to attract all the winged creatures in your area! Very quick and easy craft!
2:00pm Whiffleball Game (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation Desk at Pollard Brook for a fun game of whiffleball! All ages welcome!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire on the famous Moose Tour Bus; filled with bubble machines, strobe lights, and many other fun things; as you head out to find some moose! This is not just a 3 hour tour, it is truly an experience! Sign up at the Front Desk!
8:00pm Teen’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT) @ both Resorts
Come down to the main lobby where we will provide snacks and a PG-13 rated movie for adults and teens to watch. Please bring a drink of your choice, free popcorn will be provided!

Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Coloring Contest Deadline! (Please pass in all colored pages to the Front Desk)
Make sure to come to the Recreation Desk to see if you made our Coloring Contest Wall of Fame!
12:00pm Hike to Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge. ($5 per person)(Pick up at both resorts) This is a 3 mile round trip flat hike along old railroad lines. We will head up to this hidden Jewel in Jefferson, NH. Our journey is out to Cherry Pond and you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Presidential Range. The ponds and adjacent forests are excellent habitat for migratory birds. Over the years, 235 bird species have been recorded here, 128 of which are confirmed breeders. Turtles, frogs, black bear, moose, and white- tailed deer are also common.
1:00pm Ice Cream Social ($3 per bowl) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the Pool Area for an ice cream treat! We will have ice cream and tons of toppings, so come make a super sundae if your stomach can handle it!
4:00pm Bingo At Pollard Brook (Entry fee: 1$ per card)
Event will be held in the Fun Factory at Pollard Brook. One dollar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
6:00pm UNO Tournament @ Pollard Brook
Meet in the lobby for a fun night of playing everyone’s favorite game, UNO!!!
7:00PM Water Balloon Volleyball (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Find a partner and bring a towel. The way to play is take a waterballoon in your towel and toss it to the other side. The teams on the other side will try to catch it in their towel and send it back over the net until the balloon pops! Winning pair will get a prize. With any leftover water balloons we will have a small FUN water balloon fight!

Friday, August 14th, 2009
9:30am Ultimate Franconia Notch Trip ($20 per person includes ticket into Flume and Cannon Tram)
Climb aboard the company van for a fun filled day packed with exciting activities and sights you do not want to miss out on! We will visit the Flume Gorge and take a ride on the Cannon Mountain Tram to hike at the top of Cannon Mountain. The Basin will be our final stop if time allows.
11:00am Stress Relief Balls (FREE EVENT) @ Pollard Brook
Come down to the fun factory and see how you can make 2 balloons, and some rice into a cool stress relief ball. These can also be used as hackey sacks! Good fun for all ages!
3:00pm Water Volleyball @ Pollard Brook
Join us in the outdoor pool for a fun game of water volleyball. The net sits in about 3 and a half feet of water, so you must be tall enough to play on either side of the net. Mostly for adults and teens!
4:00pm Dodgeball @ Pollard Brook
Meet at the Recreation desk, then we will head down to the tennis courts for a fun game of dodgeball! All ages are welcome!
5-8:00pm Meet and Greet with our Adventure Concierge, Eric Pyra At South Mountain
At South Mountain you will have a great opportunity to ask Eric all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this!

Saturday, August 15th, 2009
8:00am Plan your Day with our Recreation Assistant , Steve Balgach At South Mountain
You will have a great opportunity to ask Steve all about what you need to know on your vacation! He will give you great ideas for day trips and children’s activities. Also help you with our discounted tickets we offer. Don’t miss out on this!
10:00am Toddler Paint Hour at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Bring the kids to the fun factory for a chance for them to meet other children and finger paint or paint a picture to bring home! This event geared for children ages 1-6.
11:00am Walk to Loon Mountain Gondola (Gondola Tickets $12 for Adults(13+) $8 for Children (6-12) under 6 ride free!)
Meet in the main lobby as we head out of our driveway down the paved walking path over to Loon Mountain! The path walks next to the Pemi river and will end at the stairs leading up to the Gondola. You can purchase tickets to ride the Gondola to the top of Loon before the walk begins. At the top of Loon Mtn. there are hiking trails, the Artisan Caves, and some amazing views. Gondola tickets will get you to the top, and back down Loon Mountain.
1:00pm Candy Bar Bingo At South Mountain (Entry fee: 1 candy bar per card)
Event will be held in the meeting room at South Mountain. One candy bar per card is required as an entry fee. Bring the entire family, but don’t miss out on all the fun! This is the chance to show us your skills!
5:00pm Goop ($2 per goop ball) @ South Mountain
Goop is a sticky, silly puddy-like ball made out of Elmer’s glue, liquid starch, and some food coloring. Come down to South Mountain to make a super fun goop ball yourself!
6:45 pm Pemi Valley Moose Tour ($22 Adults, $16 Children)
Join us for a three hour tour in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as you head out to find some moose! Sign up at the Front Desk!
7:00pm S’Mores by the Campfire at SOUTH MOUNTAIN (FREE EVENT!)
Children and adults are invited to the fire pit at South Mountain to make smores around the campfire. We will provide everything you need to make the perfect smore! The fire pit at South Mountain is in the back next to the outdoor pool.
8:00pm Children’s Movie Night (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby in your pj’s with blankets and pillows to watch a movie the whole family can enjoy. We will provide popcorn, so make sure to bring a drink.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

17th Annual Lincoln Summer Craft Fair this weekend

On August 8 & 9 from 9 AM – 5 PM, the Lincoln Village Shops located on Main Street in Lincoln, will host the 17th Annual Castleberry Crafts Fair. Juried craftsmen & artisans will display and sell their work including fine jewelry, quilts, pottery, photography, folk art, stained glass, calligraphy, handmade soap and more. Attendees can also sample gourmet specialty foods including herbal dips, sauces, kettle corn and candies. Craft demonstrations will be ongoing in pottery, chainsaw carving and caricature drawing. Live musical entertainment each day.
Admission is free and there is plenty of parking. This event will be held rain or shine.

The Village Shops are adjacent to the InnSeason Resorts South Mountain and Fratellos Restaurant.