River Day Festival & Wingzilla June 18, 2011

Berlin, NH – Don’t miss the Northern Forest Heritage Park’s River Day Boat Float on Saturday, June 18th! Canoes, kayaks, motorboats, rafts and anything else that floats are all welcome! Ferg Lea from the Androscoggin Watershed Council challenged, “Let’s see how many boats we can get out to enjoy and celebrate our mighty Androscoggin! Last year, the people down river in Bethel managed to get about 22 paddle craft on the river, so it would be great to beat that as we celebrate the river.” Phoebe Backler of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail added, “And why not decorate your boat with the “Luck of the Draw” theme for the River Day festival?”

Registration costs $10 per boat, includes one free t-shirt and will take place at 8:30AM at the Nansen Wayside Park north of Berlin on Rte. 16. Participants can also register online at www.androscogginwatershed.org and clicking on events. Motor boats will depart at 10:00 AM and paddle boats will follow at 10:30AM. Shuttle services will be available to allow paddlers to park their vehicles at the Heritage Park before the Boat Float begins. A limited number of canoes and kayaks will be available at no cost this year, but please bring your own if you have a boat.

Boaters will finish at the Northern Forest Heritage Park. Dick Huot, Director of NFHP, reminds everyone that the Park will be humming with River Day/Wingzilla activities that include seminars, workshops, aquatic displays and a selection of films from Northern Forest Canoe Trail's film festival. Shortly after the Boat Float arrives, Berlin’s Mayor Paul Grenier will proclaim that the third Saturday of June will celebrate the river and its fascinating history. There will also be plenty of delicious food thanks to WINGZILLA, a BBQ Chicken Wing Cook Off competition. And you can even try your hand in the “Luck of the Draw” Horse Shoe Tournament.. The family friendly Block Party continues into the evening with entertainment by Plan B!

Challenge your friends, relatives and co-workers to decorate their boat or other floatable device– see who has the most interesting. Is your Camp Owner’s Association active? What pond or lake will have the best representation; Lake Umbagog, Success, Nay, Cedar, Millsfield, Akers Ponds? Who will have bragging rights for best float? Or for human powered craft, challenge them to a friendly race to the finish. Or see what wild and crazy idea you can come up with for something else that floats.

And for paddlers out there, don’t miss the Paddlefest on the Connecticut River on July 25th (visit www.greatnh.org for more info). A free raffle for a paddle jacket donated by L.L. Cote will be drawn for those who participate in both paddling events! But don’t forget, in the River Day Boat Float, motorized craft are also welcome and encouraged to join us. A raffle for a half day Whitewater Trip donated by North Woods Rafting and a Pontoon Boat Tour by Northern Forest Heritage Park will be drawn from all participants in the Boat Float. Organizers also noted that there is always bragging rights for the best decoration or the winner of a race against relatives or friends. Ferg Lea added, “And if more than 22 show up, there’s also bragging rights to most boats on the Upper Androscoggin for any organized, well semi-organized event.”

Registration for the Boat Float will be at the Nansen Wayside Park north of Berlin on Rte. 16. For information on the schedule for the day, visit www.northernforestheritage.org or call NFHP at 603-752-7202.

Ride to the Sky During Bike Week 2011

Ride to the Sky: Special Motorcycle Only Days!
Monday, June 13 – Bikes rule the Road all day

Thursday, June 16 – Ride to the Sky! Motorcycles only (and Guided Tours in Auto Road vans), Vendors at base. Arrive before 10:00am on Thursday, and your passenger rides for free! (Rain or shine—no weather date.)

For more information please go here http://www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com/events/ride-to-the-sky/

Activities Schedule June 13-18, 2011

Monday, June 13th, 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!
2:00PM 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!
5:30PM Late Afternoon Photography Adventure($10 per person)
Join Eric as we head to Sugar Hill to photograph the Fields of Lupine in Sugar Hill and the surrounding area. We will explore some of my favorite places to photograph these beautiful flowers of Spring. The late afternoon light will offer some of the “golden light”. Please bring bug repellent. Long Pants are highly recommended to help protect you against bug bites. BRING YOUR CAMERA!!!
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, June 14th, 2011
10:00AM Covered Bridge Tour ($10 per person or $15 per person 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 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, June 15th, 2011
9:45AM COG Railway ($25 per person. We will travel in a caravan format)
Join Eric as we head up to the famous Cog Railway. This railway chugs up the side of Mt. Washington all the way to the top where you can experience “the world’s worst weather” At the top you will get magnificent views on a nice day, and at the very least, you will get to stand on the tallest mountain in the northeast.
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, June 16th, 2011
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.

Friday, June 17th, 2011
9:30AM Franconia Notch Trip ($22 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! After that we will head to Cannon Mtn. and ride the aerial tram to the top, where you can eat lunch, and hike around the rim trail, seeing views of all the Notch, and on a clear day, you can see 4 states, and sometimes into Canada!
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, June 18th, 2011
10:00AM 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!
5:00PM Smores by the Campfire (FREE EVENT)
Join Eric down at the fire pit to make some delicious smores. We will have the marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, as well as the sticks to roast with
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.

Activities Schedule June 3-11, 2011

Friday, June 3rd, 2011
7:00PM Smores by the Campfire (FREE EVENT)
Join Eric down at the fire pit to make some delicious smores. We will have the marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, as well as the sticks to roast with
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, June 4th, 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, June 6th, 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!
2:00PM 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!
5:30PM Late Afternoon Photography Adventure($10 per person)
Join Eric as we head to Sugar Hill to photograph the Fields of Lupine in Sugar Hill and the surrounding area. We will explore some of my favorite places to photograph these beautiful flowers of Spring. The late afternoon light will offer some of the “golden light”. Please bring bug repellent. Long Pants are highly recommended to help protect you against bug bites. BRING YOUR CAMERA!!!
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, June 7th, 2011
10:00AM Covered Bridge Tour ($10 per person or $15 per person 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 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, June 8th, 2011
9:45AM COG Railway ($25 per person. We will travel in a caravan format)
Join Eric as we head up to the famous Cog Railway. This railway chugs up the side of Mt. Washington all the way to the top where you can experience “the world’s worst weather” At the top you will get magnificent views on a nice day, and at the very least, you will get to stand on the tallest mountain in the northeast.
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, June 9th, 2011
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.

Friday, June 10th, 2011
9:30AM Franconia Notch Trip ($22 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! After that we will head to Cannon Mtn. and ride the aerial tram to the top, where you can eat lunch, and hike around the rim trail, seeing views of all the Notch, and on a clear day, you can see 4 states, and sometimes into Canada!
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, June 11th, 2011
10:00AM 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!
5:00PM Smores by the Campfire (FREE EVENT)
Join Eric down at the fire pit to make some delicious smores. We will have the marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, as well as the sticks to roast with
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.