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07.15.2010
Attractions open new adventures in the White Mountains

From new ways to get drenched to soaring over a river and flying down a mountain, a host of attractions in the White Mountains are turning new pages in their histories this summer.



07.13.2010
Whale’s Tale Water Park Announces the opening of their highly anticipated Shipwreck Island

The Whale’s Tale announces the eagerly anticipated opening of its biggest and best new water attraction in the company’s 26 year history – Shipwreck Island.



07.12.2010
PIN THE TRAIL KICKS OFF THIS WEDNESDAY

Attitash is pleased to present the Pin The Trail Downhill Mountain Bike Series starting this Wednesday, July 14. This 6-week series runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Wednesday through August 18 (subject to weather).



07.7.2010
Wildcat Mountain Offers Free Guided Tours Every Wednesday in July & August

Wildcat Mountain and the Tin Mountain Conservation Center are once again offering the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” summer naturalist program every Wednesday in July and August from 10:00am to 12:00 noon.



07.2.2010
LOON MOUNTAIN'S NEW ZIP LINE IS NOW OPEN!

New Hampshire's Loon Mountain Resort is pleased to announce that the new zip line adventure spanning the Pemigewasset River is now open.



07.2.2010
LOON MOUNTAIN ANNOUNCES SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT SERIES FEATURING LIVE MUSIC AND COMEDY NIGHTS

New Hampshire's Loon Mountain Resort recently announced the line-up for its Summer Entertainment Series- a selection of Saturday night live entertainment taking place at Loon's Octagon Lodge.



07.1.2010
Summer Mountain Bike Series presented by Dakine Ready to Roll at Great Glen Trails

The Summer Mountain Bike Series presented by Dakine begins at Great Glen Trails on Tuesday, July 6.



07.1.2010
Win a Rally Course Ride at the New England Forest Rally Courtesy of the Mt. Washington Auto Road

In conjunction with the New England Forest Rally, the Mt. Washington Auto Road announces a contest in which the grand prize is a “Rally Ride Experience” at the Team O’Neil Driving School in Dalton, NH.



06.17.2010
Father's Day Deals in the White Mountains

Father's Day is Sunday and in the White Mountains, there are all sorts of deals that makes celebrating your dad easy on you and easy on your wallet.



06.10.2010
Attitash opens for the summer on June 12th!

Attitash Resort will be opening for the summer season on Saturday, June 12th for another fun year of sliding, splashing, riding and more.



06.10.2010
Ride to the Sky: Motorcycles Only on the Mt. Washington Auto Road

On Monday, June 14 and Thursday, June 17, the Mt. Washington Auto Road invites motorcyclists to “Ride to the Sky,” with two motorcycle-only days.



06.9.2010
Wildcat Mountain Scheduled To Open for Motorcycle Week “Ride To The Sky”

In addition to operating the weekend of Saturday, June 12th & Sunday, June 13th, Wildcat Mountain will be open during the legendary Laconia motorcycle week, weather permitting.



06.8.2010
LOON MOUNTAIN ADDS NEW ZIP LINE, EXTENDED HOURS AND ENTERTAINMENT SERIES TO SUMMER ADVENTURES

Loon Mountain, featuring New Hampshire's longest scenic gondola skyride will open for summer operations on June 26. Adventures include horseback riding, glacial caves, and the Loon Mountain Adventure Center with bungee trampoline, mountain bike rentals and tours, climbing wall and more.



06.2.2010
Bicknell’s Thrush Tours on Mt. Washington

The Mt. Washington Auto Road is pleased to announce the return of the Bicknell’s Thrush Tours for 2010. The Mt. Washington Auto Road will offer six opportunities in June to view this rare species of bird.



06.2.2010
Annual Kids Free Fishing Day at Wildcat Mountain Pond – Saturday, June 5th, 2010

The Annual Kids Free Fishing Day at Wildcat Mountain is scheduled for this Saturday, June 5th at the Wildcat Mountain pond located in Pinkham Notch. Kids aged 15 and under are invited to fish from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., followed by afternoon fishing for all ages.



05.28.2010
Whale's Tale Water Park's Phase ONE Complete for Shipwreck Island

Phase ONE Complete for Shipwreck Island. Our biggest and Most Comprehensive capital expansion in the Water Park’s 25 year history!



05.27.2010
Memorial Day means Open for the Season in White Mountains

A forecast for sunny skies on the upcoming Memorial Day weekend is kicking off the summer season in the White Mountains, where visitors will find a host of new attractions at the region's tourism venues.



05.24.2010
Wildcat Mountain Begins Summer Operations For The Long Memorial Weekend

Wildcat Mountain opens for summer & fall operations beginning Saturday, May 29th at 10a.m. offering two major state attractions including New Hampshire's ZipRider zip-line cable ride and the highest scenic gondola in the state, the Wildcat Express.



05.24.2010
Story Land Opens for 57th Season Memorial Day Weekend!

Story Land, the children’s theme park on Route 16 in Glen, New Hampshire will open Memorial Day weekend.



05.21.2010
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™: THE CELEBRATION TOUR 2010 PULLING INTO THE CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD

All aboard for the best birthday party ever! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is set to roll into North Conway for the Day Out With Thomas™: The Celebration Tour 2010.



05.21.2010
Santa's Village Opening Day

Santa’s Village will open its doors for the 58th season on Memorial Weekend; the Village will be open May 29 and 30th from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.



05.20.2010
Brochure, audio tour translated for German visitors

For years, New Hampshire’s White Mountains have been a popular destination for German travelers and this year, those visitors will be able to plan their vacations and excursions with a brochure and audio tour that’s been translated into their language.



05.20.2010
The Lincoln Woodstock Area To Host Largest Event Cache In The Northeast.

Over Memorial Day Weekend (May 29th-31st), GeoCachers of all ages and abilities will converge on the Lincoln Woodstock area for a one of a kind geocaching opportunity.



05.20.2010
Great Glen Trails Opens Season This Weekend

Great Glen Trails will kick off the summer season on Saturday, May 22. The trails will be open for biking, trail running, Nordic walking and bird watching from 9:00am – 5:00pm.



05.18.2010
Mt. Washington Auto Road Now Open to the Summit

The Mt. Washington Auto Road is now open to the summit for private vehicles. The entire 7.6-mile route to the summit of the Northeast’s highest peak is now clear of snow and ice.



05.5.2010
Mt. Washington Auto Road Announces New Season Pass

For the first time in its nearly 150 year history, the Mt. Washington Auto Road will now offer a season pass. Mt. Washington Auto Road Season passes are $150 each are valid every day of the 2010 season.



04.27.2010
Mt. Washington Auto Road Opens for 149th Season

The Mt. Washington Auto Road will open for its 149th season on Saturday, May 1 at 9:00am for guests to drive their own vehicles.



04.27.2010
Discovering New England became a challenge for European travel professionals

When the volcano in Iceland erupted in mid-April and disrupted travel on an entire continent, New Hampshire travel professionals felt a bit of a domino effect an ocean away.



04.23.2010
Squam Lakes Science Center Summer Guided Discoveries

The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is now accepting registrations for its hugely popular summer Guided Discoveries series. These week-long outdoor adventures in learning for children ages 4 – 13 begin on June 21 and run through August 13.



04.20.2010
New adventures await White Mountains Visitors

If you grew up in New Hampshire, chances are you remember a visit to places like Story Land, Santa's Village, Six Gun City and Clarks Trading Post.



04.19.2010
Cranmore Mountain and Story Land Partner to Offer Value to Season Pass-holders

Cranmore Mountain in North Conway and Story Land in Glen, NH are known as premiere family vacation destinations in New Hampshire’s White Mountains.



04.16.2010
Squam Lakes Science Center New Hampshire Day

Saturday, May 1, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.) Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is holding its annual “New Hampshire Day” when state residents are invited to get...



04.14.2010
April vacation good time explore White Mountain's Natural Attractions

As spring begins to spread across the White Mountains, the traditional April vacation is good time to explore the natural attractions in the region.



04.12.2010
White Mountains “Little Yellow Book“ Hot off the Press

The 19th annual White Mountains Travel Guide is off the press and already getting into the hands of vacationers planning for their summer sojourns.



04.12.2010
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will open for the season early

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will open its doors to the public earlier than usual this year. Starting Monday, April 26 through Friday, April 30 the Gephart Exhibit Trail will be open to the public.



04.7.2010
All Aboard on the Conway Scenic Railroad

Conway Scenic Railroad opens for its 36th season on Saturday, April 17!



04.7.2010
Glen House Hotel Delayed By Tough Economic Climate

Struggling to secure a lending partner, the Glen House hotel project at the base of Mt. Washington has been delayed.



04.5.2010
POLAR CAVES THAWS EARLY!

For the first time in the 88 year history of Polar Caves, in Rumney, NH, the warm weather and lack of late winter snow is allowing the caves to open three weeks early!



03.8.2010
Whale’s Tale Water Park breaks ground for their new Expansion Project

Our biggest and Most Comprehensive capital expansion in the Water Park’s 25 year history, Shipwreck Island!



02.12.2010
Attitash Announces New All Season Ride

Attitash Resort is pleased to announce the coming of its year round, all weather Mountain Coaster, a unique addition to the White Mountain Region.



02.12.2010
The Mountain Coaster is arriving!

Attitash Ski Resort in Bartlett, N.H., is proud to announce the addition of an exciting NEW year round adventure attraction, the Mountain Coaster, opening in the summer of 2010.



09.15.2009
Halloween “Spooktacular” at Six Gun City

This October, when Fall is in the air and wolves howl at the full moon, a new Halloween tradition will begin in the White Mountains of New Hampshire; Ghost Town at Six Gun City!



09.15.2009
Prepare to be Scared at Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves

When the sun goes down behind Kinsman Notch on Columbus Day weekend, the spookiness begins at Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves.



09.15.2009
Flying Yankee Schedules Final Open Houses of 2009

Officials with the Flying Yankee Restoration Group have announced that the final two Flying Yankee Open Houses for 2009 will be held at the Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, NH on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (final tour is at 3:30 p.m.).



09.10.2009
Fall Colors and Wildlife Viewing are Highlights of Lake Tours on Squam Lake

The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is offering multiple daily lake cruises through the fall foliage season. The daily “Explore Squam” tour at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. runs through October 18...



09.8.2009
Women’s Fall Escape at Great Glen Trails

On September 19 & 20, Great Glen Trails will host Women’s Fall Escape—a weekend-long getaway for women focused on health and relaxation.



09.6.2009
POLAR CAVES TO OFFER NH & VT RESIDENTS WEEK

It is time to get out and explore your own back yard! To make it more affordable Polar Caves Park is offering all New Hampshire and Vermont residents $5.00 admission for the week of Sept. 12-18.



08.26.2009
Mt. Washington Auto Road Offers Final Sunrise Drive of the Summer

On Sunday, August 30, the Mt. Washington Auto Road will offer the third and final Sunrise Drive of the 2009 season.



08.21.2009
Nature of the Lakes Cruise on Squam Lake

The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center offers a special Nature of the Lakes Cruise on Squam Lake.



08.9.2009
Amazing Riding and Amazing Weather the Story at the 14th Annual 24 Hours of Great Glen

An absolutely gorgeous weekend at the base of Mt. Washington was the perfect backdrop for the 14th Annual 24 Hours of Great Glen, New England’s premier 24-hour mountain bike race.



08.7.2009
Hobo Railroad To Honor Long-time Engineer Turned Clown

Hobo Railroad To Honor Long-time Engineer Turned Clown Choo-Choo Theater is an Honor "Beyond Belief" for Vermont Native



08.6.2009
Josh the Camel Receives Accolades from Senator Shaheen

After his ascent of Mt. Washington on July 8, 2009, Josh the Camel received a special Certificate of Appreciation from U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen.



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