A Guide to Help Plan Your Adventures in and Around the White Mountains
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Activities Schedule May 13-21, 2011
10:00AM Flume Gorge Trip ($11 per person)
Join Eric as he heads over to the famous Franconia Notch. We will start at the Flume Gorge. The gorge itself is 800 ft long, with 60-90 foot tall walls. The hike itself is 2 miles roundtrip, along with the gorge you will see 2 covered bridges, about 5 waterfalls, and lots of beautiful scenery!
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night.
Saturday, May 14th, 2011
6:45PM Moose Tour ($25 Adults - $16 Children 12 and under)
Come along for a ride on the famous Moose Tour Bus! This 3 hour tour will take you all over northern New Hampshire looking for MOOSE! But this is no ordinary bus ride, filled with bubble machines, disco lights, and many other fun things to make the ride that much more fun! There is no guarantee you will see moose, but this is your best chance!! Please go to Moose Booth on Main St. to board the Bus.
7:00PM Half Moon Jewelry Design ($11-$16 per necklace depending on size) (Earring sets also available $5-$14)
Come down to the Fun Factory to make your own jewelry with Half Moon Jewelry Design owner Joyce Schwartz. She will provide the kits and guide you through the process of making your own jewelry! Event will run from 7-8pm and is a great craft for all ages!
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
See Friday for details.
Monday, May 16th, 2011
9:00AM Day Break Update at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Join our Adventure Concierge 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 Walk to Loon Mountain (FREE EVENT)
Join Eric on a scenic walk over to Loon Mountain. We will walk along the bike path at the bottom of the driveway across 112 and along the river until we get to the bridge at Loon Mountain. This is a 2 mile, flat, easy hike mostly going alongside the Pemi River so be sure to bring your camera!
3:00PM Hike the Basin (FREE EVENT)
Join Eric on an easy stroll through the Basin. The Basin itself is a small waterfall and rock formation also known as the Old Man on the Mountain’s Foot. From there we will either hike through the “Baby Flume” or up the Basin Cascades Trail. Both of which have very nice waterfalls and scenery.The trail will probably be muddy so boots or other sturdy footwear is highly recommended PLEASE NO SANDALS!
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night.
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
10:00AM Covered Bridge Tour ($10 per person or $15 if we travel by bus)
Join us as we head west of Lincoln to see a few covered bridges. First we will stop at the Swiftwater Covered Bridge, which is a smaller bridge with a beautiful waterfall underneath it. After that we will head to the Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge, which is 1 of 2 completely original bridges left in the country. Finally we will stop at the Bath Covered Bridge, which is the longest covered bridge entirely in the state of NH. Also at the Bath Covered Bridge is the Brick Store, America’s Oldest General Store
3:00PM Fadden's Sugar House and General Store (FREE EVENT)
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 Wine and Cheese Social (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the Main Lobby and enjoy a delicious cheese platter, as well as a glass or two of wine! Eric will be there to answer any questions you may have, but this is simply an event for guests to socialize with each other.
8:00PM Flume Gorge Movie
Come down to the lobby and learn about the famous Flume Gorge. One of the natural beauties of the White Mountains, we will hike the gorge Thursday morning, so this is a good change to get acquainted with the area and learn what you can, see if you can stump Eric!
Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
10:00AM Hike to Sabbaday Falls & Rocky Gorge($5 per person)
Join us as we head out on the Kanc over to Sabbaday Falls. Sabbaday Falls is a 3/4 mile round trip hike up to a 3 tiered waterfall!! Most of the trail is flat, except for one small hill. This is a very scenic area with a beautiful waterfall! Rocky Gorge is a smaller gorge with a good sized waterfall a few miles down the road from Sabbaday Falls. This scenic area in the Swift river is not something you want to miss! PLEASE NO SANDALS!
3:00PM Ice Cream Social ($3 per bowl)
Come down to the Fun Factory just off the main lobby for an ice cream social. We will have different kinds of ice cream, and almost everything you can think of for toppings
6:45PM Moose Tour ($25 Adults - $16 Children 12 and under)
Come along for a ride on the famous Moose Tour Bus! This 3 hour tour will take you all over northern New Hampshire looking for MOOSE! But this is no ordinary bus ride, filled with bubble machines, disco lights, and many other fun things to make the ride that much more fun! There is no guarantee you will see moose, but this is your best chance!! The bus will pick up at Pollard Brook at 6:45PM so arrive a few minutes early and be sure to sign up because there are a limited number of seats
7:00PM Half Moon Jewelry Design ($12 per bracelet) (or $15-$17 per ankle bracelet)
Come down to the Fun Factory to make your own jewelry with Half Moon Jewelry Design owner Joyce Schwartz. She will provide the kits and guide you through the process of making your own jewelry! Event will run from 7-8pm and is a great craft for all ages!
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night.
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
10:00AM Flume Gorge Trip ($11 per person)
Join Eric as he heads over to the famous Franconia Notch. We will start at the Flume Gorge. The gorge itself is 800 ft long, with 60-90 foot tall walls. The hike itself is 2 miles roundtrip, along with the gorge you will see 2 covered bridges, about 5 waterfalls, and lots of beautiful scenery!
8:00PM Flume Gorge Movie
Come down to the lobby and learn about the famous Flume Gorge. One of the natural beauties of the White Mountains, we will hike the gorge Friday morning, so this is a good change to get acquainted with the area and learn what you can, see if you can stump Eric!
Friday, May 20th, 2011
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night.
Saturday, May 21st, 2011
6:45PM Moose Tour ($25 Adults - $16 Children 12 and under)
Come along for a ride on the famous Moose Tour Bus! This 3 hour tour will take you all over northern New Hampshire looking for MOOSE! But this is no ordinary bus ride, filled with bubble machines, disco lights, and many other fun things to make the ride that much more fun! There is no guarantee you will see moose, but this is your best chance!! Please go to Moose Booth on Main St. to board the Bus.
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
See Friday for details.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Curious George Festival Aug 13 & 14, 2011
Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat will visit Waterville Valley August 13-14, 2011 for a weekend of fun for the whole family. The Margret and H.A. Rey Center’s fifth annual Curious George Cottage Family Festival will feature a weekend full of family-friendly activities including:
Banana Pancake Breakfast with Curious George
Live music by Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys
Live music by Landaya Ensemble - Rhythms & Songs of West Africa
BBQ Lunch with Curious George & the Man with the Yellow Hat
Mad Science Show and Fun Station
“The Night Sky” planetarium shows
Community Eco-Art Project with artist Cynthia Robinson
Rocket launching
Traveling Barnyard
Children’s games
Family nature discovery walk
StoryWalkTM featuring Elizabite by H.A. Rey
Curious George story time and cartoon viewing
Spaghetti Dinner with Curious George & the Man with the Yellow Hat.
For more information and tickets please click here
What's new at Ski NH Summer Resorts
Gunstock, Gilford
This summer Gunstock will unveil three major attractions. The Aerial Treetops Adventure Course aka ATAZip consists of 12 zip lines, 22 ladders, and 91 course challenges spread over 8 courses. Mountain Segway tours will also be available utilizing the new Segway X2 and covering over 50 miles of trails. The ZipTour will offer 8 different zip lines including the longest zip lines in the continental United States. Guests can descend at up to 56 mph or take a more leisurely pace to enjoy the views. The campground was also expanded featuring sites perfect for a tent or RV, as well as on-site restrooms, hot showers, playgrounds, a swimming pool and propane filling station.
Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods
The year-round Bretton Woods Canopy Tour was constructed last year and is a guided 3-hour adventure through platforms connected by nine zip-lines, two sky bridges and three rappels, descending a total of 1,000 feet. The Williwaw Racing Zip is the final leg of the Canopy Tour and is also available for individual zip rides allowing two participants to race each other. Two new activities are being introduced this summer, the all-new West Wall Climb and indoor Slopeside Climbing Wall. The West Wall Climb is a guided climb on the south facing cliffs of Mt. Oscar, previous climbing experience is not required. The new Slopeside Climbing Wall is a year-round indoor climbing experience located in the Bretton Woods Base Lodge. Other recent additions include lift-serviced mountain-biking, scenic lift rides and disc golf.
Cranmore, North Conway
Located in downtown North Conway, Cranmore is an ideal location for summer fun. Last summer $6 million was spent on new attractions including the Mountain Coaster that twists and turns down the mountain at driver controlled speeds. This summer guests will find the brand new Cranmore Adventure Park featuring a Giant Swing that up to 4 people can ride on at once, Summer Tubing that runs 400ft top to bottom, Penguin Mini Golf, Four Plex Trampoline, Spyder Mountain for kids to climb up and slide down, 18 hole disc golf course, and Bouncy Houses. The Aerial Adventure Course consists of a ropes course, zip-lines, and air bridges. Guests can also take Scenic Chairlift Rides and hike at the summit.
Attitash, Bartlett
New for last summer was the Nor'Easter Mountain Coaster. The Nor'easter brings guests up 1,430 ft before descending on a thrilling 2,880 ft ride down through the mountain terrain. The ride includes banked turns, dips and straight-aways at rider-controlled speeds of up to 26 mph. Other recent additions include lift-serviced mountain biking, a 24' climbing wall, and the EuroBungy Trampoline.
Wildcat Mountain, Pinkham Notch
Fly Wildcat on the recently installed ZipRider, one of New Hampshire's more unique thrill rides offering exhilarating and beautiful views. Now with four cables, the half-mile ZipRider has doubled in capacity. Some weight/height ride restrictions apply to ride the ZipRider zip-line cable ride. Guests can also take the lift to the summit and play a round on the new, 9-hole lift serviced alpine disc golf course.
Loon Mountain, Lincoln
Last summer Loon opened a zip line that crosses the Pemigewasset River. Located at the base of the mountain, guests fly through the air across the river, once at the other side they get to enjoy the ride back on the other zip line.
Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch
Cannon Mountain is located in Franconia Notch, home to one of the state's most popular and scenic bike paths. In the past guests had to bring along their own bikes. This year Cannon will now offer bike rentals out of the Tram Base Area.
Waterville Valley, Waterville Valley
Guests to Waterville Valley have enjoyed bike riding for decades, new for this summer are road bike rentals in addition to the existing fleet of mountain bikes.
Ski NH is the statewide association representing 37 alpine and cross country resorts and more than 200 lodging and guest service properties in New Hampshire. For more information on recreation facilities, lodging packages, and updated summer and autumn events at Ski NH mountain resorts, call Ski NH at (800) 88-SKI-NH (800-887-5464) or visit the Ski NH website at www.SkiNH.com. For statewide media relations assistance, visit the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism's media room at http://visitnh.gov/media/ or contact Mr. Tai Freligh at 603-271-2343, option #2.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Activities Schedule May 6 to May 14, 2011
10:00AM Nowhere & Everywhere Tour ($10 per person)
Join me as we wander around the White Mountains. Where we go is a mystery. We will see some scenic vistas, historic sites, waterfalls, covered bridges and other places of interest. This is a great opportunity to learn about the region with someone else doing the driving. Be sure to bring your camera because sometimes we get some wildlife as a bonus.
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night.
Saturday, May 7th, 2011
10:00AM Wii Games (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the Fun Factory to play some Wii Bowling!. This is a great game for anyone any age to come show off their skills. Limit to 8 people due to time.
6:45PM Moose Tour ($25 Adults - $16 Children 12 and under)
Come along for a ride on the famous Moose Tour Bus! This 3 hour tour will take you all over northern New Hampshire looking for MOOSE! But this is no ordinary bus ride, filled with bubble machines, disco lights, and many other fun things to make the ride that much more fun! There is no guarantee you will see moose, but this is your best chance!! Please go to Moose Booth on Main St. to board the Bus.
7:00PM Half Moon Jewelry Design ($11-$16 per necklace depending on size) (Earring sets also available $5-$14)
Come down to the Fun Factory to make your own jewelry with Half Moon Jewelry Design owner Joyce Schwartz. She will provide the kits and guide you through the process of making your own jewelry! Event will run from 7-8pm and is a great craft for all ages!
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
See Friday for details. popcorn.
Monday, May 9th, 2011
9:00AM Day Break Update at Pollard Brook (FREE EVENT)
Join our Adventure Concierge 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 Walk to Loon Mountain (FREE EVENT)
Join Eric on a scenic walk over to Loon Mountain. We will walk along the bike path at the bottom of the driveway across 112 and along the river until we get to the bridge at Loon Mountain. This is a 2 mile, flat, easy hike mostly going alongside the Pemi River so be sure to bring your camera!
3:00PM Hike the Basin (FREE EVENT)
Join Eric on an easy stroll through the Basin. The Basin itself is a small waterfall and rock formation also known as the Old Man on the Mountain’s Foot. From there we will either hike through the “Baby Flume” or up the Basin Cascades Trail. Both of which have very nice waterfalls and scenery.The trail will probably be muddy so boots or other sturdy footwear is highly recommended NO SANDALS!
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night.
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
10:00AM Hike to Sabbaday Falls & Rocky Gorge($5 per person)
Join us as we head out on the Kanc over to Sabbaday Falls. Sabbaday Falls is a 3/4 mile round trip hike up to a 3 tiered waterfall!! Most of the trail is flat, except for one small hill. This is a very scenic area with a beautiful waterfall! Rocky Gorge is a smaller gorge with a good sized waterfall a few miles down the road from Sabbaday Falls. This scenic area in the Swift river is not something you want to miss! The trail will probably be muddy so boots or other sturdy footwear is highly recommended NO SANDALS!
3:00PM Fadden's Sugar House and General Store (FREE EVENT)
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 Wine and Cheese Social (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the Main Lobby and enjoy a delicious cheese platter, as well as a glass or two of wine! Eric will be there to answer any questions you may have, but this is simply an event for guests to socialize with each other.
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night.
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
10:00AM Covered Bridge Tour ($10 per person)
Join us as we head west of Lincoln to see a few covered bridges. First we will stop at the Swiftwater Covered Bridge, which is a smaller bridge with a beautiful waterfall underneath it. After that we will head to the Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge, which is 1 of 2 completely original bridges left in the country. Finally we will stop at the Bath Covered Bridge, which is the longest covered bridge entirely in the state of NH. Also at the Bath Covered Bridge is the Brick Store, America’s Oldest General Store.
3:00PM Ice Cream Social ($3 per bowl)
Come down to the Fun Factory just off the main lobby for an ice cream social. We will have different kinds of ice cream, and almost everything you can think of for toppings
6:45PM Moose Tour ($25 Adults - $16 Children 12 and under)
Come along for a ride on the famous Moose Tour Bus! This 3 hour tour will take you all over northern New Hampshire looking for MOOSE! But this is no ordinary bus ride, filled with bubble machines, disco lights, and many other fun things to make the ride that much more fun! There is no guarantee you will see moose, but this is your best chance!! The bus will pick up at Pollard Brook at 6:45PM so arrive a few minutes early and be sure to sign up because there are a limited number of seats
7:00PM Half Moon Jewelry Design ($12 per bracelet) (or $15-$17 per ankle bracelet)
Come down to the Fun Factory to make your own jewelry with Half Moon Jewelry Design owner Joyce Schwartz. She will provide the kits and guide you through the process of making your own jewelry! Event will run from 7-8pm and is a great craft for all ages!
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night.
Thursday, May 12th, 2011
10:00AM Wii Games (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the Fun Factory to play some Wii Bowling!. This is a great game for anyone any age to come show off their skills. Limit to 8 people due to time.
8:00PM Flume Gorge Movie
Come down to the lobby and learn about the famous Flume Gorge. One of the natural beauties of the White Mountains, we will hike the gorge Friday morning, so this is a good change to get acquainted with the area and learn what you can, see if you can stump Eric!
Friday, May 13th, 2011
10:00AM Flume Gorge Trip ($11 per person)
Join Eric as he heads over to the famous Franconia Notch. We will start at the Flume Gorge. The gorge itself is 800 ft long, with 60-90 foot tall walls. The hike itself is 2 miles roundtrip, along with the gorge you will see 2 covered bridges, about 5 waterfalls, and lots of beautiful scenery!
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
Come down to the lobby and enjoy a movie that is PG-13 or lower. We will supply the popcorn. Check the board in the lobby for what movie will be playing each night.
Saturday, May 14th, 2011
6:45PM Moose Tour ($25 Adults - $16 Children 12 and under)
Come along for a ride on the famous Moose Tour Bus! This 3 hour tour will take you all over northern New Hampshire looking for MOOSE! But this is no ordinary bus ride, filled with bubble machines, disco lights, and many other fun things to make the ride that much more fun! There is no guarantee you will see moose, but this is your best chance!! Please go to Moose Booth on Main St. to board the Bus.
7:00PM Half Moon Jewelry Design ($11-$16 per necklace depending on size) (Earring sets also available $5-$14)
Come down to the Fun Factory to make your own jewelry with Half Moon Jewelry Design owner Joyce Schwartz. She will provide the kits and guide you through the process of making your own jewelry! Event will run from 7-8pm and is a great craft for all ages!
8:00PM Movie Night — (FREE EVENT)
See Friday for details.
