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elcome to New Hampshire and the White Mountain Region. I had the good fortune to start visiting the greater Mount Washington area as a small child. Trips to Santa’s Village and Six Gun City (Fort Jefferson today) were special events for our family. Despite our meager to middle class resources, tax-free New Hampshire was close enough to my home state of Maine that we came frequently. In the mid 1970s, my parents purchased a camper and our White Mountain visits increased over the next decade as we stayed at numerous campgrounds. Gas was only 52 cents a gallon, which made long rides across the Kancamagus or up through Franconia Notch affordable ventures. Even as a child, I recall thumbing through publications like the one you’re reading now as I dreamed of the next adventure our family might experience. I often reminisce about our trips to The Cog, Clark’s Trading Post, Polar Caves, Castle in the Clouds and the many other places we visited together

as a family. Trips to theme parks were replaced by mountain hikes each summer as we got older. I was fortunate to see so much of this area during my formative years that’s it’s perhaps no surprise I migrated here in adulthood. Today, I am experiencing many of these same exciting venues through the eyes of my own children; this now seems even better than my childhood visits if that is possible. Thank you for visiting New Hampshire. Our family wishes your family the best experiences and journeys. Perhaps you’ll love it here so much, you too will relocate to the Granite State to Live Free with us. Best and Warmest Regards,

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Photo Courtesy Storyland By Sarah Wright Plan to spend a day or more exploring one of these fun options and the whole family will come away with great vacation memories. When you ask a child what his or her favorite holiday is, chances are it’s Christmas. So, why not celebrate it in the summertime? Santa’s Village is a family favor-

ite. Even on a hot summer’s day, you’ll be singing along with the Christmas music. Kids will love driving the Antique Cars, taking a spin on the Reindeer Carousel, or enjoying rides like The Chimney Drop. Get a bird’s-eye view of the park on The Skyway Sleigh monorail. The newest ride is called You Tubing, where visitors can take a tube ride down a hill just like in the wintertime.

Cool off at the Ho Ho H2O Water Park area, get splashed and have fun on the Joy Ride Slides. The whole family can also enjoy a show like A Tinkerdoodle Christmas in 3D, The Jingle Bell Jamboree, or Poogie the Penguin’s Arctic Dance Blast. Visit Santa’s home to say hello, and then pet his reindeer at the stables. Take a break and have a burger or some pizza for lunch, but

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don’t forget dessert at the Doe-Nut Factory, the Jolly Lolly Candy Store, or the Sugar N’ Spice Bake Shop. Santa’s Village is located at 528 Presidential Highway in Jefferson. The park is open daily from 9:30 am to 6 pm. For further information, visit www.santasvillage.com or call (603) 586-4445. Another great amusement park for kids is Storyland on Route 16 in Glen. With a fairy-tale theme, kids can take a ride in Cinderella’s Pumpkin Coach, have an adventure on a Buccaneer Pirate Ship, take a spin in the Dutch Shoes or the Whirling Whales, enter a Splash Battle with their family, and enjoy a ride in the Swan Boats. The newest ride is the Roar-o-Saurus Coaster, the only wooden roller coaster of its kind in northern New England. Relax and take in a show like Imagination Time with Neverland Friends, A Storybook Adventure, or the Farm Follies Show. There are lots of options for lunch, snacks, and of course, treats! From Wednesday through Saturday all summer long, kids can meet some of their favorite characters like Paddington, Clifford, or Winnie the Pooh. The park is open daily from 9:30 am to 5 pm. For more information, visit www.storylandnh.com or call (603) 383-4186. If you have kids who can’t get enough

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of water rides, head to Whale’s Tale Water Park on Route 3 in Lincoln for a good soaking. With a wave pool, lazy river, and oodles of water slides, kids of all ages will enjoy this park. If it’s a breezy day, take comfort in the 85-foot heated pool with three hot tubs. The youngest in the family can beat the heat at Whale Harbor, an activity pool with slides, fountains, and a water seesaw. There are a variety of food options at the park, and plenty of treats like fried dough and Dippin’ Dots ice cream. The park is open daily from 10 am until 6 pm. Check the Daily Surf Report online in case of inclement weather at www. whalestalewaterpark.net or call (603) 7458810. If you’re looking for an outdoor nature adventure, bring the family to explore the glacial caves at Polar Caves Park on Route 25 in Rumney. Tour the nine caves on your own or with a guide to take you through the boulder maze. You’ll surely understand why New Hampshire is called,

“The Granite State!” I would recommend stretching your legs before crouching through the caves, or you can choose to bypass them and wait for the kids at each exit. Children will also enjoy feeding the fallow deer, ducks and pheasants, or finding gems and minerals in the Polar Mining Sluice. An attraction since 1922, Polar Caves won’t disappoint. The caves are open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Visit www. polarcaves.com for further information, or call (603) 536-1888. Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves on Lost River Road in North Woodstock is another great excursion where kids can explore caves that surround a gorge and waterfalls. While you’re walking the board-

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walk, you can imagine what the Ice Age was like with giant glaciers moving boulders across the earth to create the caves and rock formations. For extra exercise, hike the Kinsman Notch Ecology Trail or the Nature Garden Walk, or challenge yourself and climb the Dilly Cliff trail. Kids can also pan for gems at the Lost River Mining Sluice. Special Guided Lantern Tours are offered on scheduled nights for families who would like to experience the caves lit up at night. After the lantern tour, enjoy delicious s’mores around the campfire. Lost River is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm. For more information, visit www.findlostriver.com or call (603) 745-8031. Clark’s Trading Post on Route 3 in Lincoln has been entertaining White Mountain travelers for five generations. The famous bear shows are both fun and educational, with trained black bears performing impressive tricks for the audience. The Yandong Chinese Acrobatic Troupe also has a show in the arena with amazing contortions and high-flying hoop diving among other feats. Families

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can take a ride on a steam train, but beware the “Wolfman” who doesn’t like visitors spying on his secret mining operation! If you’ve always wanted to try out a Segway, take a glide on one for a few minutes, or if you’re feeling adventurous, take a guided tour into Wolfman territory. Enter Merlin’s Mystical Mansion for a tour full of magic and illusion. Kids will love the Tuttle House, with its crazy contraptions. On a hot day, take a ride in the Blaster Boats and soak your family and friends. If you like climbing walls, challenge yourself on the Old Man of the Mountain Climbing Tower with six varying degrees of difficulty. After lunch, travel on Main Street and step into different museums to experience what local life was like in older times. Clark’s Trading Post is open daily from 9:30 am until 5:30 pm. For show times, visit www.clarkstradingpost.com or call (603) 745-8913. One experience on my “bucket list” is a ride on the Cog Railway to the top of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. The Cog was the world’s first mountain-climbing train and is the only cog railway east of the Rockies. Reserve your spot now for the three-hour guided train ride to the summit, where you will have panoramic views of mountains spanning New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine, up into Canada and out to the Atlantic Ocean. While at the top, explore the Sherman Adams Visitors Center, Mount Washington Observatory’s Weather Museum, and the 1853 Tip Top House. Visitors can also send a postmarked stamp from the top of Mount Washington and get their photo taken at the summit marker. This will surely be a most memorable vacation experience! The railway is located just six miles from Route 302 in Bretton Woods. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. thecog.com or call (603) 278-5404. If you have older kids, check out Alpine Adventures on the Kancamagus Highway (Route 112) in Lincoln. There are many adventure tours to choose from, including three Zip Line canopy tours through the treetops or way up in the sky. Experience an off-road adventure tour in a six-wheel drive, Swiss army transport vehicle called a Pinzgauer. Buckle up and the Pinzgauer will take you to the top of Barron Mountain in what’s been called a “low-speed roller coaster ride.” Enter the Thrillsville aerial adventure park and challenge yourself on an obstacle course in the treetops with bridges, cargo nets, zip lines, rope ladders, a climbing tower, and more. It also includes the first free-fall device in the United States and the new Stunt Zone where you can tube down a stunt ramp and soar through the air into a giant air bag. It’s sure to get your heart pumping! Book your adventure at www.alpinezipline.com or call (603) 745-9911. Height and weight restrictions may apply. There’s no shortage of fun excursions in the North Country, so get out and experience some family fun. Have a great summer!

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Western White Mountains Lincoln/Woodstock Cool, green mountains in summertime… hiking trails…a diversity of dining choices…fun outdoor attractions and nighttime entertainment. Welcome to the Lincoln/ North Woodstock area, where there is something to do – indoors or in the great outdoors – each and every day of the summer. Once upon a time (in 1764 to be exact) this area of the mountains was granted to settlers. It was a wild, remote region and it took time for settlers to be lured to the natural beauty and possibilities of this northern part of NH. By the mid to late 1800s, tourists were venturing to the region to escape the heat of summertime in the cities. They were discovering such natural areas as the Basin, the amazing Flume…and maybe they

came upon one of the artists painting in the White Mountain School style deep in the woods or on a mountaintop. The area also became known for its accessibility to the Kancamagus Highway, which was completed in the late 1950s. Loon Mountain’s ski resort soon followed and the world was suddenly at the doorstep of Lincoln and Woodstock. With many mountains, Lincoln is known as the second largest town by area in NH (Wikipedia.org), although the population is modest, with about 1,700 residents. Today, visitors and locals enjoy such area attractions as Whale’s Tale Water Park, Franconia Notch State Park, and Clark’s Trading Post, where the old rascal of the woods, the Wolf Man, awaits! The history of Clarks is a story unto itself and as unique as the White Mountains. In 1928, Ed and Florence Clark, according to www.clarkstradingpost.com, opened a

roadside business in Lincoln, NH. It fascinated those traveling to and from the area and was known as Ed Clark’s Eskimo Sled Dog Ranch, offering a visit with the Clarks’ purebred Eskimo sled dogs. It also offered a display of artifacts from the far north and the Trading Post had souvenirs, tonic and maple candy. All in all, it was a popular and unusual place to add to a summer tourist’s to-do list. By the early 1930s, Florence and Ed added their first Black Bear to the business and this made Clarks even more unusual. In 1949 the couple’s sons, Ed and Murray, began training the bears and the Bear Show was started. The business has grown tremendously, but some things are the same: the dedication of the Clark family and the love and care the Bear Show bears receive. Woodstock, with a population of around 1,500, sits next door to Lincoln; it was granted in 1763. In its early days, logging

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and lumber mills were king in the town, rivaled only by the tourist trade that brought visitors to see the wilderness beauty of the area. It joins neighboring Lincoln as a lodging and dining spot for hikers, sightseers, skiers and many others.

Franconia/Sugar Hill The White Mountains are full of surprises…two little-known facts of the Franconia/Sugar Hill area are that famed movie star Bette Davis vacationed in the area and beloved poet Robert Frost resided in Franconia for a number of years. The area has many beautiful views and a lot of businesses and special spots to recommend it to any visitor, whether poet, movie star, or just someone who wishes to relax and spend time in the NH’s mountains. Franconia and Sugar Hill are nestled

on the western side of the glorious White Mountains and the peace and quiet and beauty of the area is unsurpassed. The town of Franconia was granted in 1764 by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth. Interesting to note is that the town sits on a rich iron deposit, and iron was once mined in the area to make farm tools. Movie star Bette Davis was vacationing in the area when she met and fell in love with Arthur Farnsworth, an employee of a local ski school, according to Wikipedia. org. They married and Davis had a plaque installed to commemorate her husband after his death; the plaque was placed on a rock on the Bridal Veil Falls trail. Poet Robert Frost lived in a small farmhouse in Franconia, which he purchased in 1915. Frost found peace and quiet on the farm, which today is a cultural center drawing poets from near and far, known as the Frost Place. The Frost Place was found-

ed in 1976 when the town of Franconia purchased the farm. The property was restored, and given its name. The Frost Place opened as a museum in 1977. For more information, visit www.frostplace.org. Franconia also is home to Franconia Notch State Park and popular Cannon Mountain and the White Mountains sit in part of the area. The Appalachian Trail crosses through the area as well. Tiny and picturesque Sugar Hill offers the historic Sugar Hill Sampler, with a unique gift shop and local history museum; in the village area the Sugar Hill Historical Museum features historic barns and a museum that traces area history. Many visitors feel a trip to the area just wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Polly’s Pancake Parlor, which has been around since the Depression years, starting as a small tearoom and today is a bustling business.

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Summer & Fall Family Fun at Loon Mountain Visit Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln this summer and you’ll realize you don’t need snow to have fun in the mountains. Hop on New Hampshire’s longest Gondola Skyride to enjoy refreshing breezes, breathtaking views, and cool glacial caves at the summit. Looking for high adventure? Clip into a harness and Zipline across the roaring Pemigewasset River - or test your mettle high above the forest floor in the Aerial Forest Adventure Park. You can also ride a bike on paved or unpaved trails and scale a rock wall. Kids will love summer at Loon, too. They’ll flip over the bungee trampolines, climb a 30-foot tall spider web with a giant slide, get lost and found again inside the epic LogJam Maze, and hop around Bunyan’s Bouncin’ Backyard, home to a bounce house and fun inflatable games. And don’t forget about Loon’s exciting summer and fall events. You’ll definitely want to be at Loon for the Monster Mud Run (July 9), a fiendishly filthy 5k featuring dozens of obstacles, rugged terrain, and plenty of mud! Kids will love Touch a Truck (Aug. 7), where they’ll get up close and personal with the snow cats, backhoes, and other machines that keep Loon running through all four seasons. Come on back for the New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival (Sept. 16-18) when more than 60 Scottish clans gather to play bagpipes, eat haggis, and toss the caber.

When fall foliage season arrives, be sure to stop by for White Mountain Oktoberfest (Oct. 8-9), the area’s largest celebration of German food, drink, and culture. With an Oompah-band providing the soundtrack to a stein-hosting contest, keg toss, and kids’ activities - including a root beer keg toss and pumpkin painting - the whole family will have fun amid the beauty of fall foliage at its peak. Check out the full calendar of Loon’s summer events at www.LoonMtn.com.

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By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper (Photos by Keith Henney) The story of Helen Keller’s visits to Foss Mountain in Snowville is about much more than a series of social calls. It is about friendship, creative people, lives well lived and determination. And it is also the story of one visionary present-day woman, Joyce Blue, who discovered old photo albums and journals and brought them to light in an exhaustive, fascinating book published in 2008 called Summers on Foss – Journals of Nella Braddy Henney. Most people would be surprised to learn that world-famous Helen Keller spent six weeks one summer in the Snowville, NH area and then made subsequent visits to the tiny town in the years to follow. Snowville is a quiet village just south of the Conway area; you might wonder how someone as internationally known as Keller would have found such a hidden spot. Indeed, it is unlikely Helen Keller would have come to Snowville if not for her friendship with Nella Braddy Henney and Nella’s husband, Keith Henney. According to Summers on Foss by Joyce Blue, Nella was born in 1894 in Georgia. She attended Wesleyan College and later Converse College and received a degree. Nella was talented and soon obtained a job as a book editor at Doubleday and Co. in New York City. She worked there from 1919 to 1938 and came to know many famous people. Nella met her future husband, Keith Henney, a fellow writer and

editor, while at Doubleday. They hit it off and were married in 1926, beginning a long and creative partnership that saw the couple socializing with well-known literary people, as well as country residents such as those they befriended in Snowville. The Henneys were highly intelligent people; both were writers with many interests. Keith received a master’s degree from Harvard University in physics in 1923. Later, he became employed at Doubleday and Co. as an associate editor. In 1930 he moved to McGraw Hill where he served as an associate editor. Further, he worked with the Atomic Energy Commission and the OSRD Underwater Sound at Cambridge on the development of sonar, according to Summers on Foss. Nella was a prolific writer as well as an editor, and in about 1933 she was finishing up a book titled Anne Sullivan Macy: the Story Behind Helen Keller. The same year, Nella and Keith made a visit to Snowville, where Doubleday’s vice president, Samuel Alexander Everitt and his wife, had a home on Kent Mountain. The Everitts home was next to Foss Mountain and the previous year, they had added to their land by purchasing the Blanchard Farm on Foss Mountain. When Nella and Keith saw the Blanchard home, they fell in love with the property. In a photograph from the early 1930s in Summers

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And no mountaintop weather Henneys wanted to get away Joyce Blue says Helenstation, and Pol-a one knows it better of triptraveled to the summit tower (weather from the hustle and than bustletheofstaff urban ly to the Eaton/Snowville the legendary Mount inWashington permitting), an They educational projobs. They summered Snowville by train. would have Photo taken during Helen Keller’s stay on Foss Mountain; left to area Observatory. an Observatory and that meant their season began in right: Nella Braddy Henney; Helen Keller and Polly Thomson. gram arrivedpresented at eitherbythe Conway or in 1932, meteorologist, and arailroad visit to station, the ExtheFounded spring and endedthe in Observatory around OcBrownfield, Maine has been Mt. Washington’s 80 treme Mount Washington museum, tober. Theymonitoring socialized with other summerweather residentsfor as more well asthan locals. where Nella and Keith likely greetedfollowed them. by lunch in the ObserNella and Keith knew afamous lot about Helen Kellersentinel due to Nella’s What living Helenquarters. found on Foss Mountain and in Snowville brought years. The Observatory’s station stands atop thebook Mt. vatory’s on Anne Sullivan. theVisitor 1920s,Center, Nella was assigned (by record Doubleday) herVisit the the peace and rest she so desperately needed. Although surely Washington State In Park where scientists temObservatory museums. The Extreme Mount Washington to work with on an update Keller’s out 1903 book The the local delivers residentsthe knew of Helen Keller, theyofwere respectful and perature, windHelen speed,Keller visibility, and more.ofCarrying a mission to museum science and excitement a Mount WashingStory of My Life. 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with fish on the menu because they often went fishing at nearby Crystal Lake. They would read, sit on the deck and talk and listen to music. There were many berry picking treks and walks; just the simple pleasures of summer in the country. “It was our good fortune to be in a New England community where privacy is understood and respected and we were left to ourselves. In the evening we listened to a long-playing record, Helen’s hand on the loudspeaker; Polly by her side, but not touching her,” wrote Nella of Helen’s visit. Neighbors who met Helen most likely found her to be less of a famous personage and oddity than they might have expected. She was a kind person, and very interested in everything around her. She liked to help around the house with chores and to pitch in where needed. The first visit to the Henney’s Foss Mountain home lasted six weeks and was just what Helen needed. In a letter to Nella, Helen writes: “Dearest Nella, When one’s heart is overflowing with sweet emotion, written words do grow cold, but I must try to tell you in soul language before we leave this noon, that your nest of peace is twice blest. It blesses you who put us into it for six weeks joy-gathering and us who have reveled in its enfolding hospitality. How inundated we have been with every kind of beauty every minute on Foss Mountain!” Over the years, Helen and Polly returned to the Henneys summer home where they were always welcome to share the peace of the rural area. Joyce and her husband Peter reside in Eaton, where Joyce is a writer/historian and Peter works as an artist. Joyce is currently working on a history of Eaton for the town’s 250th anniversary; the work will be published later in the year. According to the couple’s website (www.Bluezartz.com), “It was with the advent of the internet that Joyce Blue’s lifelong fascination with history and genealogy became a full-fledged passion. Begin-

ning of course with research on her own family, she began to expand her work to include family histories for others who were curious about their own heritage. In the course of all this research, Joyce collected large quantities of historical materials, much of it family related, but much of it about the history of Eaton, NH. Among these archives were the handwritten journals of Nella Braddy Henney. Seeing the journals as an important piece of local history, Joyce transcribed the 14 handwritten books and published them to make them available to everyone who might have an interest in life in Eaton during the early to mid 20th century. This led her to compile other photograph collections, stories, and family histories into book form, all self published, some made available for purchase, while others printed for private individuals.” The work Joyce has done to research life in the area in the time of Nella and Keith Henney is fascinating. Joyce, it is clear, admires the Henneys a great deal. She and her husband Peter knew Keith Henney, who continued to live in the town until his death in 1990. (Nella passed away in 1973.) When Joyce read Nella’s diaries of everyday life in the area, she realized what a valuable resource the journals were, with mentions of famous as well as local people and life in the country. We are fortunate that Joyce compiled Nella’s journals, with the addition of some wonderful photographs (many taken by Keith Henney) of Helen Keller, Nella and other people mentioned in the diaries. When one learns the story of Nella and Keith Henney and Helen Keller, it also opens up the story of Joyce Blue, who has brought the past to life in her book. One cannot help but imagine how much Nella and Helen would have enjoyed knowing Joyce, had the women ever met. They would have much common, although each comes from a different walk of life. It isn’t difficult to imagine Joyce inviting Nella and Helen for a quiet country visit on her porch, where all three women would sit and chat and just enjoy the peace and quiet of life in rural New Hampshire.

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Heavenly Highway in the Mountains: The Kancamagus Highway When visiting the White Mountains, put a drive on the Kancamagus Highway (known to many as simply “The Kanc”) on your must-do list. And by the way, it’s pronounced Kank-ah-mah-gus, if you want to say it correctly! The Kanc is an amazing road, and it takes you into and through the White Mountain National Forest as no other roadway can; many rest stops have signage about the mountains you are viewing and also a history of some spots. It is actually the eastern portion of Rt. 112, and is a total of 32 miles from Lincoln to Conway. In the summer, the Kanc is blooming with

well as a scenic route) to get to the other side of the vast swath of mountains. Originally, the Kanc was closed during the winter months, but eventually it was opened year round. When planning a trip on the Kanc, here’s your must-pack list: a camera or cell phone for photos; a picnic lunch or snack to enjoy at a rest stop while viewing the mountains; a sweater or jacket (even in summer) and if you’re the artistic type, a sketch book to capture the natural beauty all around you on the highway. And make sure and fill up the car with gas before you take to the Kanc!

greenery and views of such areas as Kinsman Notch are camera-worthy. The highway follows the Pemigewasset, Saco and Swift Rivers. Visitors come to the Kanc for its hiking trails, as well as a number of National Forest campgrounds. Historically, the Kancamagus Highway opened in 1959, according to wikipedia.org, connecting the Conway side of the White Mountains with the Lincoln/Woodstock portion. It must have been quite a construction project, and impressive when it opened. Those who lived on either end of the White Mountains now had a more convenient (as

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Mt. Washington Valley The Conway Area Visitors come for the shopping, for the hiking, for the attractions, the scenery and the dining. The Mount Washington Valley areas of Conway and North Conway have it all, with something for every vacationer. Conway actually encompasses the areas of North Conway, Center Conway, Kearsarge and Intervale, as well as an area known as Redstone. Long before white settlers came to the valley, the area was home the Pequawket Indians. They made good use of the Saco River area for fishing and hunting and lived along the waterway. Their camps stretched for miles and must have been an amazing sight. Darby Field is a name seen in the area today, and the man/explorer of that name came to the mountains in the 1640s. He arrived via the Saco River, the best means of travel at the time. Like many other areas of NH, the area was named for an English noble or famous personage. Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth sent a group of

men to settle the area he named Conway (named for the commander of the British army). The area grew over the years and by the 1850s, artists had discovered the wild beauty of the region. One of the most famous artists, Benjamin Champney, spent warm weather months trekking over the White Mountains, capturing the views on canvas. The paintings became great publicity for the White Mountains, and soon tourists were arriving. This led to the era of the grand hotels and tourism. Today, the Mount Washington Valley continues to lure vacationers year round. In the summer, hiking and mountain climbing are popular with mammoth Mount Washington not far away. Shopping abounds in North Conway, with outlet stores, and specialty shops offer everything from designer clothing to handmade artisan goods. Dining and nightlife are plentiful, and restaurants offer everything from burgers to gourmet fare. Live theatre and all sorts of music enliven the area as well.

Bretton Woods The tiny area of Bretton Woods has some big boasting rights: it was the home of the United States Monetary and Financial Conference in 1944, the location of one of the remaining grand hotels, ski area, as well as being home to the first cog-driven train to climb Mount Washington. Some mistake it for the resort that is situated there and shares the name Bretton Woods. However, the area is actually within the town of Carroll. At one time, grand hotels dotted the White Mountain area, their sprawling facilities and lush gardens summer playgrounds for the wealthy. Most are gone now, but the beautiful White Mountain Hotel and Resort remains. The grand hotel was built by Joseph Stickney, an entrepreuner/businessman. He envisioned a beautiful hotel, and he hired over 200 Italian artisans to construct the building, with granite and stone masonry. The hotel opened in 1902. Over the years, the hotel has seen it all: Prohibition, world

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war, a monetary conference and the start of the sport of skiing which has grown in popularity over the years. Declared a National Historic Landmark in the 1980s, the Mount Washington Hotel is one of only a small number of grand hotels still in existence. It continues to welcome guests and offers a glimpse of the era of grand hotel vacationing in the mountains. The Bretton Woods ski area is nearby and welcomes skiers and outdoor enthusiasts. The Cog Railway also is part of Bretton Woods; in July of 1869, after much work to cut through the forests the first train, Old Peppersass, was the first cog-driven train to climb 6,288-foot Mount Washington.

Tamworth Hiking, biking, antiquing, history, farming, music and live theatre are just some of the reasons to visit Tamworth, in the shadow of Mount Chocorua. Tamworth includes area villages of Wonalancet, Whittier, Chocorua and South

Tamworth. White Lake State Park lures visitors and locals during the warm weather months, and many come back for the brilliant fall foliage. Like many other towns and cities in NH, Tamworth was named for an English nobleman, who also was a friend of Governor Benning Wentworth. The downtown village area of Tamworth sees visitors and locals gathered for coffee and live music at the Tamworth Lyceum, or a monthly book sale at the town library. Across the street the Barnstormers Theater offers live performances every summer and has the distinction of being one of the longest running professional theatres in the country. The theatre was founded by one of President Grover Cleveland’s children, Francis Cleveland. And speaking of the President, the area was also the summer home of the Clevelands for many years. The community is a strong supporter of the arts, with the presence of the Barnstormers Theatre in the Village as well as the Arts Council of Tam-

worth that hosts performances and educational opportunities for young people. The Remick Country Doctor Museum and farm was the home of the doctors Remick, who served the area for many years, in all sorts of weather. This was the time when doctors definitely made house calls and patients were treated with care and concern. These days, the homestead of the Remick family is a history and educational museum, as well as a farm, open to visitors year round with seasonal activities. The Arts Council of Tamworth is also a supporter of the arts in the area. Nearby Mount Chocorua is among the most recognizable peaks in New England. The mountain has many trails and the views are spectacular. As with any hiking treks, please make sure someone knows where you have gone to hike, and dress and prepare for any weather. The trails can be rocky, so caution is suggested. Weather also changes quickly, so be prepared when hiking in the area.

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Mount Washington Observatory: Learn about Life and Work on the Rockpile With bitter cold, freezing fog, incredible snow, and record-breaking wind, it’s known as the Home of the World’s Worst Weather. The average year-round temperature is just 27 degrees, winds regularly whip at hurricane force, and even trees cannot survive. It’s not Antarctica: It’s Mount Washington, NH, a place so extreme, it experiences the weather of a sub-arctic environment. And no one knows it better than the staff of the legendary Mount Washington Observatory. Founded in 1932, the Observatory has been monitoring Mt. Washington’s weather for more than 80 years. The Observatory’s famous station stands sentinel atop the Mt. Washington State Park Visitor Center, where scientists record temperature, wind speed, visibility, and more. Carrying out a mission to advance understanding of Earth’s weather and climate, Observatory staff take manual weather observations every hour of the day, every day of the year, adding their findings to one of North America’s longest continuous climate records. The Observatory also utilizes its unique natural laboratory to conduct research and product testing, as well as educational outreach that includes classroom and distance learning programs, workshops, and trips. There are several opportunities throughout the year to learn more about the life and work on Mount Washington. Take a Summit Day Trip up the Mount Washington Auto Road. Guests board an Auto Road van for an educational tour up the Auto Road, accompanied by Mount Washington Observatory staff and volunteers. Once on the summit, the unique program includes a tour of the famous mountaintop weather station, a trip to the sum-

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mit tower (weather permitting), an educational program presented by an Observatory meteorologist, and a visit to the Extreme Mount Washington museum, followed by lunch in the Observatory’s living quarters. Visit the Observatory museums. The Extreme Mount Washington museum delivers the science and excitement of a Mount Washington winter to summer visitors of all ages through hightech, hands-on exPhoto Courtesy Mount Washington Observatory hibits. Learn how rime ice forms, pilot a snow cat, see how Mount Washington Observatory scientists observe and record the infamous conditions, and more. When in the North Conway area, stop by the Weather Discovery Center, an interactive science museum that features hands-on exhibits for all ages, as well as a live video chat with the weather station at 11 am and 2 pm daily. The Mount Washington Observatory also offers a free Science in the Mountains lecture series in the summer months. This year, the weekly series will focus on climate education, with several area experts sharing their work in everything from historical perspectives of the Great New England Flood, to Granite Stater’s views of Climate Change, to an overview of the nation’s longest running climate record at Blue Hill Observatory. Come back for a visit this winter. Winter trips utilizing snow cat transportation are offered. These one-of-a-kind trips afford visitors the opportunity to spend either the day or even an overnight on the summit, while experiencing the mountain’s extremes from the safety and comfort of the weather station. A private, nonprofit institution, the Observatory is supported by its members and donors. For forecasts, webcams, events, and more, visit www.MountWashington.org or call (800) 706-0432.

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Mount Washington Cog Railway, 147 Years and Counting! The Mount Washington Cog Railway, the World’s first mountain-climbing cog railway, is now open for its 147th season bringing passengers to the summit of the Northeast's highest peak. As part of each 3-hour round trip on the Cog, passengers spend about an hour on the summit, where those ticket holders get free admission to the new summit weather museum created by the Mount Washington Observatory. The exhibit provides a fascinating look at the extremes of winter on Mount Washington, all from the comfort of an interactive exhibit located in the lower level of the Sherman Adams Visitors Center. This year marks the 150th birthday of Peppersass, the locomotive that built the railway. The Cog will be offering some new events in celebration of the anniversary. July 15 and 16 marks the first annual Handcrafted Fest at The Cog. The League of NH Craftsmen, NH Handmade, and WREN exhibitors will be featuring their fine Granite-state products. On Saturday, August 20, The Cog will host its first-ever Steampunk Festival. Steampunk is a melding of the Vic-

A trip to the White Mountains of NH wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Story Land! Story Land is a children’s theme park that has entertained thousands of families with young children for over 60 years. New generations of children, their parents, and grandparents visit year after year to share past memories and create new ones in the Land Where Fairy Tales Come to Life! Twenty-three uniquely themed rides, exciting live shows, interactive play areas, storybook characters, and all your favorite nursery rhyme animals are offered on 35 beautifully maintained and landscaped acres. There are many great events happening this year, Storyland’s 62nd season! A much anticipated character lineup is back for all to enjoy as Story Land partners with Believe in Books Literacy Foundation for the 7th year! Story Land will host a book drive on June 11 in conjunction with Character Kickoff Day to help support local literacy initiatives. Receive $5 off your admission at the gate when you donate a new children’s book! Autism Speaks and Story Land join for their 5th year of fundraising and bring the first ever Autism Awareness Walk to the Mount Washington Valley on June 25. Participants can show support for the Autism community through a morning walk around Story Land where they will conclude their walk and enjoy a day at the park. Don’t miss our Kids Fun Run on Labor Day brought to you by Memorial Hospital! This event is a blast for kids age 5-12 as they run around Story Land and are cheered on by Cinderella and her fairytale friends! Registration for this event comes with a Story Land admission ticket valid for race day, September 5, join in the fun Lastly, Story Land would like to thank all the men and women who sacrifice so much to keep this country safe and this year, members of the military, police, fire, rescue and retired veterans will receive free admission to Story Land on September 11, 18, 25 and Oct 2. Storyland is located on Route 16, in Glen, NH. For more information about the park and all events listed above, call (603) 383-4186 or visit storylandnh.com, facebook.com/storylandnh.

torian age fused with modern technology in a Wild Wild West style for a colorful and exciting event. The Cog will be firing up its vintage steam trains, and will be running the steamer as the first train up the mountain throughout the season on scheduled days. Beginning June 19, everyone saves with $15 off their ticket on the last train on most days. Even this Photo Courtesy thecog.com Fall, passengers can save with a $10 discount beginning in September. Discounts are not available during holiday periods. Throughout the season on select dates, photojournalism workshops are offered, giving participants access to a professional writer and photographer for a fun day of touring the summit. The details on the train schedule, special offerings and discounts can be found online. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Tickets for Cog Railway excursions can now be purchased online at www.TheCog. com or by phone at 603-278-5404. The Cog offers round-trip tickets as well as one-way options going both up or down for hikers. Also available and popular with hikers, is a Cogger Pass, offering unlimited biodiesel train trips throughout the season. The Cog is located at Marshfield Base Station on Base Road, Mount Washington, NH just 6 miles off route 302 near Historic Bretton Woods. For more information and the daily train schedule, visit thecog.com.

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By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper Now and then I find myself in Conway. Sometimes it is for work, sometimes for shopping and sometimes because one of my now-adult kids is home for a visit. Such was the case when my son, Dan, was home for a visit. Dan lives and works in Florida and does not get back to New Hampshire often. He loves the snow and cold and the changing seasons, and he will always be a New Englander at heart, but for now, his career keeps him in sunny Florida. He was thrilled to have a week off to visit New Hampshire in the summer, and had a number of adventures planned while home. One trip on his agenda was a drive to North Conway. It was a hot and humid day and we had no set agenda other than heading up Rt. 16 to Conway on the day we trekked north from the Lakes Region. (These are among my favorite days, when I simply head out with no set destination in mind.) We packed bathing suits and towels just in case we found a beach. As a lover of the White Mountain School of painting (a group of skilled artists who spent summers in the White Mountains in the 1800s and captured the beauty of the scenery in a series of paintings), I find the Conway area among my favorite spots to explore. There are many breathtaking areas with fields, old farms, and the ever-beautiful mountains in the background. I find my-

self, when in the area, seeing the scenery as those old-time painters must have seen it. On past trips my kids enjoyed the Echo Lake State Park in the North Conway area. After lunch at one of our favorite North Conway restaurants and a leisurely stroll down the main street area for maple syrup from a country store to take back to Florida and a stop for strong coffee at Dan’s favorite coffee house, we were hot and a bit tired. Thus, Echo Lake seemed a very good idea. We took West Side Road to the park, which is located at 68 Echo Lake Road. It should be noted that in the non-summer season the park allows visitors, but it is not staffed with lifeguards or other attendants and caution should be taken around the water and on the trails. After parking our car, we took the shaded path to the swimming/picnic area. As with all state parks on a hot summer’s day, the beach area was busy, but we still managed to claim a perfect picnic table in the pine grove. (The area has plenty of shade due to the tall pine trees that tower over the picnic area.) Just steps away was amazing Echo Lake with the Cathedral Ledge rock formation in the background. (I well recall stopping here out of curiosity after taking my elementary school aged children to Story Land some years ago; we fell in love with the area and took a refreshing dip in the lake before heading home.)

The water beckoned on the hot day and we made our way to the beach. It’s a great spot for small children, with a small sandy beach where many toddlers and younger children were busy digging in the sand with parents hovering and/or wading in the water close by. For such a hot day, we were surprised at the coldness of the water. We swam for quite some time, gazing up often at Cathedral Ledge towering above us. After swimming, we decided we just could not leave the park without walking and exploring the trails on the property. We packed our gear in the car and then took the scenic trail around Echo Lake, which offered magnificent views of Cathedral Ledge. The approximately one-mile round trip was an easy walk through the woods; we were always close to the lake. Hiking was fun, but it left us hot all over again! “Let’s check out Diana’s Baths,” Dan suggested. Diana’s Baths is just a brief drive from the Echo Lake State Park area. The parking lot for Diana’s Baths is located on West Side Road in Bartlett/North Conway. There is a huge parking lot with a sign and box where one can get an envelope to place a modest parking fee in a drop box. The fee helps maintain the parking area and trails and is a small price to pay for a chance to experience the splendor of Diana’s Baths. I suggest those who visit the area wear sturdy footwear; the hike to the waterfall is

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about 6/10s of a mile and is long enough to warrant more than thin sandals. About that trail: it’s pretty and takes one deep into the woods. It is well groomed and flat with a spot off the trail for men’s and women’s bathrooms and benches for resting. About half way on the path, we could hear the sound of rushing water, a familiar noise for me since I grew up near a river with waterfalls quite nearby. It was a busy place on this hot day with visitors passing us on the path carrying picnic coolers and towels. Diana’s Baths is a must-see if you are in the North Conway area and want to experience nature at its finest. Once summer has ended, this is a great place to visit during the foliage season. The waterfalls/rock formations lie along Lucy Brook, and the cascading falls measure about 75 feet in total height. Those who visit Diana’s Baths should note that caution must be taken around the flowing water and many large and small rocks. In the

spring, the water is quite high and fast flowing and if there has been a lot of rain, the level rises. We waded into the water, and found it to be ice cold. Spilling over a series of rock formations, the waterfalls tumbled over boulders, around flat areas and down, down, down. When we left the Conway area, Dan was well pleased with our day trip to an area he holds in great fondness. I mulled over the fact that while the area has changed over the past 100 or so years since the days of the White Mountain painters, the things that brought early settlers and artists to the Mount Washington Valley are still there for all to enjoy. Echo Lake, Cathedral Ledge and the icy waters and rock formations of Diana’s Baths are but a few of the scenic splendors that await on a day trip to Conway and North Conway.

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Omni Mt. Washington Resort, Bretton Woods...................... 2

Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train, North Woodstock ...................16

Peaked Moon Farm, Lincoln ..............................................22

The Christmas Loft, North Conway, North Woodstock ..........3

Pemi Valley Excursions, Lincoln .........................................13

Clark’s Trading Post, Lincoln................................................. 4

Pirates Cove Adventure Golf, Lincoln, North Conway,

Covered Bridge Farm Table, Campton.................................. 6

Meredith, Winnisquam................................................... 7

Dirt Ventures ATV Rental, Lincoln ........................................6

Richardson’s Gallery, North Woodstock............................. 14

Franconia Notch Vacations, Franconia .................................8

Rugged Mill, North Conway ..............................................18

Freselone’s Pizza, Lincoln ....................................................6

Saco Valley Canoe, Ctr. Conway ........................................18

Gorham Moose Tours, Gorham ..........................................20

Sawyer River Trading Co., North Conway Village ...............11

Harman’s Cheese & Country Store, Sugar Hill ....................22

School House Motel, North Conway ..................................11

Lochcarron of Scotland, North Conway..............................14

Shep Brown’s Boat Basin, Meredith ....................................31

Loon Mountain, Lincoln .......................................................5

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness ..............22

Mt. Washington Cruises, Weirs Beach.................................10

Story Land, Glen ................................................................17

Mt. Washington cog Railway, Bretton Woods .....................15

Sugar Hill Sampler, Sugar Hill ..............................................8

Muddy Paws Sled Dog Kennel, Jefferson ............................11

Tamworth Camping Area, Tamworth ..................................14

New Hampshire Music Festival, Plymouth .........................18

The Wolfeboro Inn & Winni Belle, Wolfeboro ....................12

North Conway Fair Jewelers, North Conway ......................19

Tuttle’s & Tony’s Italian Grille and Pub, Thornton ..................9

North Conway’s Moose Safari, North Conway ....................19

White Birch Books, North Conway Village......................... 19

Northeast Snowmobile & ATV, Gorham .............................20

Woodstock Inn, Woodstock ...............................................32

Northland Restaurant, Berlin ..............................................21

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Great North Woods Berlin/Gorham What’s Up North? If you look at a map of northern NH, you will see Berlin and Gorham. You might say to yourself, “Wow, that is surely northern NH! I wonder what’s way up there and what the area is like?” The answer is that the area has a lot going on and it is a part of the state with a rich history. Like many other towns in NH, Berlin got its start with a different name when it was settled in the 1700s. The area was once home to Native Americans, until white explorers arrived. The lure of the wilderness and the unknown brought them to the area and soon the presence of government was felt. In 1771, Governor John Wentworth ordered that the land in the area be surveyed. Likely he was thinking about the timber in the area that could be used to build ships for the home country (England). The township was named Maynesboro (some of the original grantees were named Sir William Mayne and Robert Mayne). Probably due to the Revolutionary War and also because the area was so remote at a time when travel was difficult, few of the grantees lived in Maynesboro. In 1829, the town had somewhat of a population and was renamed Berlin. Because there were falls and the Androscoggin River, the area was a natural place for logging; certainly timber was plentiful. By the 1850s, the railroad brought the outside world to Berlin.

Paper and pulps millsoffered work for many residents in Berlin, and French Canadians relocated to the town for jobs. In the 1870s a group started the national oldest ski club and it is still in existence today, known as the Nansen Ski Club. As well as skiing, a big draw of the Berlin area is the Jericho Mountain State Park, which was created in 2005, according to www.wikipedia.org. The park is popular with ATVs and there are over 50 miles of ATV trails (the only major state-owned ATV riding area in NH). Hiking abounds in the Berlin area, and 4,170-foot Mount Cabot is a popular place to hike. Not far away, Gorham was also a remote settlement for many years. By the 1850s, the railroad changed the status of the town from remote to tourist area. Popular hotels, such as the White Mountain Station House sprang up, catering to the wealthy summer visitors. Paper mills and logging continued to be employers in the area for many years. Music and the arts abound at the Medallion Opera House and the Great Glen Outdoor Trails offer hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and more depending upon the time of the year. But the king of it all is the Mount Washington Auto Road leading to the big peak of Mount Washington.

ATV Fun at Jericho Mountain State Park Imagine a place where ATVs are welcomed with open arms, where miles of trails offer a chance for ATV enthusiasts to get out and enjoy wilderness adventure, a place to camp, to explore and to have a ton of fun. Those who love all those things will love Jericho Mountain State Park on Jericho Lake Road in Berlin. In the park, visitors will see a number of scenic outlooks. The park also offers swimming, fishing, canoeing, picnicking and boat rentals at Jericho Lake. If you want to camp in a great place, the park is a pretty location to pitch your tent. The campground has 20 primitive campsites, including six tent sites, five cabins and nine RV sites. A big draw for many is the fact that the campground connects to 75 miles of OHRV trails at the park, as well as 1000s of

miles of trails in Coos County. The park also has a day-use area with a beach for swimming, pavilion and boat launch. Reservations may be made calling (877) 647-2757. The most popular event of the summer is the annual Jericho ATV Festival from August 5 to 7. The event is an ATV enthusiast’s dream come true, featuring mud races, demo rides, live music and delicious food. The festival takes place at Jericho Mountain State Park, which has more than 70 miles of trails. The fun also moves to downtown Berlin, where there is a block party and ATVs are definitely welcome! There are food vendors, music and a torch lit ATV parade as well. Scenic New Hampshire | White Mountains | Summer 2016 | 25

Events Calendar W

elcome to the White Mountains of NH. Once you settle into your lodgings, it’s time to head out on the hiking trails, dine at area restaurants or take the family to the unique attractions that call the White Mountains home. Scenic NH’s extensive calendar will keep you up-to-date on all sorts of events, located on the main roads and hidden among the hills. Please call ahead to check dates and times; events subject to change.

Ongoing Berlin Local Works Farmers’ Marketplace, Pleasant St./Rte. 16S, Berlin, Thursdays from June 23 - Sept. 15, 3-7 pm. Vegetables, flowers/plants, fruits, maple, dairy, meat, fish, baked goods, crafts, rain or shine, plus weekly music and events. 752-0060. Book Sale, first Sat. of each month, Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth, 10 am-noon, 323-8510. Evening Lantern Tours, Lost River Gorge, 7:30 pm, N. Woodstock, info: caves lit by lanterns, walkways lit by headlamps, info: www.lostrivergorge. com. Forgotten Arts: Fiber Arts Group, every other Tuesday, 9:30 am-noon. Fiber artists and/or interested onlookers welcome to join Happy Weavers & Friends group to learn historic arts of weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting, and more. Bring a project to work on, if desired. Remick Museum & Farm, Tamworth Village. Free. (Does not include access to the Museum.) 323-7591. Frost Place Museum, Franconia, tours of the homestead of poet Robert Frost, nature trail and more. Info/hours: 8235510, www.frostplace.org. Karaoke Night With Chris, Wednesdays, 9 pm, Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery, 135 Main St., N. Woodstock, 745-3951, www.woodstockinnnh.com Littleton Farmer’s Market, Sundays from June-Oct., 10 am-1 pm, Cottage St. Senior Center Parking Lot, baked goods, fresh farm produce & more, rain or shine, 444-0248, cabinviewfarm@ roadrunner.com.

Museum at the Sugar Hill Sampler, displays of local history; gift shop, located in historic renovated barn, Sunset Hill Rd., Sugar Hill, 823-8478, www.sugarhillsampler.com. NE Ski Museum, exhibits, tours, tracing NE’s skiing history, free admission, Exit 34B, I-93, Franconia, 823-7177, www. newenglandskimuseum.org.

am; Animal Story Time, 11:30 am; A Visit to the Doctors Remick tour, 1 pm; Farm Chores (Tue./Thu.), 2:30 pm; Farm Tour (Mon., Wed., Fri. Sat.), 2:30 pm; Milking Demonstration, 3 pm. Plus allday self-guided exploration of the Museum Center, grounds, trails and farm. Picnic spots. Farm Stand open daily. $5 admission, ages 4 and under free, 3237591.

North Conway Farmer’s Market, Saturdays June 11-Columbus Day, 9 amnoon, Conway Community Center, 817-8316; email: northconwayfarmersmarket@gmail.com; www.nocofarmersmarket.org.

Sugar Hill Historical Museum, free, open Fridays & Saturdays through Oct. 10, 11 am-3 pm, tour two barns and one exhibit building, old vehicles, tavern display, textiles and more. 8235336, www.sugarhillnh.org.

Mount Washington Valley Old Car Cruise Nights, Mondays, May 24-Aug. 29, 6-8 pm, Dunkin Donuts, N. Conway, 356-3563, www.mwvocc.com.

Tamworth Farmers’ Market, Unitarian Universalist Church parking lot, Main St., Saturdays from May-Oct., 9 am-1 pm. Vegetables, fruit, flowers/plants, dairy, maple, baked goods, meat, jams/ jellies and more, 323-2368/2392, tamworthfarmersmarket@sunnyfield.us.

Open Mic with Travis, Mondays, 9 pm, Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery, 135 Main St., N. Woodstock, 7453951, www.woodstockinnnh.com. Open Mic Night, Saturdays, live entertainment, Tuttle’s & Tony’s Italain Grille & Pub, 3674 DW Highway, Thornton, 745-3133. Plein Air Painters, artists paint at variety of places in Mount Washington Valley/N. Conway area on Fridays from May-Sept., Mt. Washington Valley Art Assoc., for schedule of locations: www. mwvarts.org. Racing, Saturdays, late models, Dwarfs, Tigers, White Mt. Motorsports Park, N. Woodstock, www.whitemtnmotorsports. com.

Summertime Daily Activities & Tours, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm in Tamworth Village (beginMixed Media: Open 2D Studio & Inning June 20), Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 struction, Mondays in July & Aug., 6-9 pm, Saturday, 9 am-4 pm. Buildings pm, $25.00/class, the Studio School, & Barns Tour, 10 a.m.; Remick-Made League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: Craft, 10 am & 2 pm; Barnyard Animal 444-1066, www.nhcrafts.org. Meet & Greet, 10:30 am & 1:30 pm; Captain Enoch Remick House Tour, 11 26 | Scenic New Hampshire | White Mountains | Summer 2016

Thurs. Night Book Group, meets fourth Thurs. of every month for discussions of books, 7 pm, Mystery Book Group meets second Thurs. of the month, White Birch Books, N. Conway, 3563200, www.whitebirchbooks.com. Wolfeboro Inn Special Events, Sushi Night, every Tues., 4-9 pm; every other Thur. Date Night with free babysitting, 5-9pm; Sun. Brunch, every Sun. 10 am-2 pm; Wolfe’s Tavern, Wolfeboro Inn, 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 5693016, www.wolfeboroinn.com.

JUNE Saturdays in June, Celebrate Dairy Month, activities at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, 323-7591, www.remickmuseum.org. Through June 28, Renewal Exhibit, Mount Washington Valley Art Assoc., art exhibit at Main St. Gallery and the Met, N. Conway, info/hours: www. mwvarts.org, 356-2787.

June 10, Jen’s Friends Annual Golf Scramble, N. Conway Country Club, N. Conway, info: 356-5083, www.jensfriends.org. June 11, Doors, Porches & Sidewalk Stroll, tour area properties to see outdoor décor, Jackson, info: 383-9356. June 11, Yard Sale, Sugar Hill Historical Museum, Rt. 117, Sugar Hill. June11-12, Sugar Hill Lupine Festival Open Air Market, 10 am-4 pm, Carolina Crapo Building & Sugar Hill Historical Museum & Sugar Hill Meetinghouse with vendors, artisans, businesses, entertainment, concerts and more. Over 80 vendor and booth displays featuring local crafters, artisans, non-profit organizations, small businesses and more. Lunch at Sugar Hill Willing Workers, Rt. 117, Sugar Hill, 823-5661. June 12, Free Concert with the Uncommon Folk, Sugar Hill Meetinghouse, 1 pm, 823-5661. June 23, 24, 25 , 3 0 , J u l y 1-2 & 7-9, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Arts in Motion theatre, Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, Main St., N. Conway, 3560110, www.artsinmotiontheater.com. June 23-July 2, A Little Night Music, Barnstormers Theatre, Tamworth, tickets/info: www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

June 24, Small Farmers Club: Summertime in the Big Woods, 10 am12 noon. Monthly, farm-fun hour for young children at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth Village. Hands-on activity inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House book series. Activities include stories, crafts and games, and exploration of the farmstead. $5/child, ages 2–6. Parent/ guardian must accompany child/children for duration of activity. Dress to spend time outdoors. Pre-registration by June 23: 323-7591.

June 26, Bethlehem Outdoor Concert Series featuring Los Huevos Acoustic Power Duo, Bethlehem Gazeo, Main St., free, 6-8 pm, www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com, 888-845-1957.

June 25, Art in Bloom, A Walking Tour of Jackson, 10 am-4 pm, free, info: 2649068.

June 26–28 - New England Brewfest, Loon Mt., Lincoln, ultimate craft beer weekend, craft brewing/tasting, beer dinner on Café Lafayette Dinner Train, www.nebrewfest.com, 800-229-LOON

June 25, Autism Awareness Walk, 8:30 am, Story Land, Glen, 383-4293. June 25, Beppe Gambetta in Concert, 7 pm Medallion Opera House, Gorham, 466-3322, www.gorhamnh.org. June 25, Nuno Felt Scarf with Beth Hardwood, one-day workshop to learn how-tos of making the popular scarf, 9 am-5 pm, the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: 4441066, www.nhcrafts.org. June 25, The Ugly Duckling, Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln, 10 am, tickets/info: 745-2141, www. jeans-playhouse.com.

June 23-July 9, Leading Ladies, Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln, tickets/info: 7452141, www.jeans-playhouse.com.

June 25, Strawberry Festival, Congregational Church, N. Conway, family event, strawberry shortcakes, games, etc. 356-2324..

June 24, The Ugly Duckling Children’s Theatre Series, 10 am, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, www.believeinbooks.org.

June 25-26, Jerry Pomerleau ATV Weekend, Poker Run, family concert in the park, food vendors, games, beer tent live music, Service Credit Union Heritage Park, Berlin,

June 26, NH ATV Day, Mount Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com, 466-3988. June 26 – Mount Washington Valley Old Car Club Cruise Night, Mt. Washington Auto Road, Gorham, 356-3563 or 466-3988.

June 29 & July 2, Hansel and Gretel, 10 am, Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln, tickets/ info: 745-2141, www.jeans-playhouse. com.

JULY Throughout July, Find Waldo All over Town, White Birch Books, scavenger hunt through business district searching for clues. www.whitebirchbooks.com. July 1, Hansel and Gretel, 10 am, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, www.believeinbooks.org. July 1-4, Salute to Freedom at Bretton Woods, cookie decorating, Moose & Bear Lecture, campfire singing, drive-in movie National Treasure, 3 & 5K races, patriotic performance, barbecue, Firecracker Block Party, fireworks display, much more, info/schedule/reservations: www.brettonwoods.com.

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July 2, Fireworks, Village Park, Jackson, 9 pm. July 3, Bethlehem Outdoor Concert Series featuring Mark Shelton 1950s & 60s rock, Bethlehem Gazebo, Main St., free, 6-8 pm, www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com, 888-845-1957. July 3, Loon Mt. Race, Lincoln, challenging race, bib pick up: 6-7:30 am; start time: 8 am for men; 9 am for women, 800-229-LOON, www.loonmtn. com. July 4, Franconia Old Home Day, community church pancake breakfast 8:3010:30 am; Tricky Dick’s Magic Show at Gazebo 10:30 am; parade 1 pm; Beatles Tribute concert 7 pm; fireworks at dusk. Info/locations: www.franconianh.org. July 4, Funky Fourth, Funky Parade on Main St., Conway village at 1:30 pm; entertainment, food, festivities in Schouler Park starting at 3 pm; 9:30 pm fireworks, 1-800-367-3364. July 4, Waterville Valley 4th celebrations, parade at 11 am, free outdoor concert at 6:30 pm, fireworks at dusk, info: www.watervillevalley.com. July 4, Independence Day Parade & Events, Lincoln/Woodstock, parade at 2 pm, free concert at 7 pm, fireworks at dusk; location of events: 745-6621. July 6 & 9, Jack & the Beanstalk, Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln, tickets/info: 7452141, www.jeans-playhouse.com. July 7-16, Sylvia, Barnstormers Theatre, Tamworth, tickets/info: www.barnstormerstheatre.org. July 8, Friday Afternoon Concert Series, North Country Chamber Players, 5 pm, Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Rt. 302, Bethlehem, tickets: 8695465. July 8, Jack & the Beanstalk, 10 am, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, www.believeinbooks. org. July 8, Sounds of the Sanctuary North Country Chamber Players concert, 5 pm, Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Rt. 302, Bethlehem, 869-5465.

July 9, Monster Mud Run, fast, tough (and muddy!) 5K race/obstacle course, Loon Mt., Lincoln, 800-229-LOON, www.loonmtn.com. July 10, Bethlehem Outdoor Concert Series featuring Studio Two Beatles Tribute Band, Bethlehem Gazeo, Main St., free, 6-8 pm, www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com, 888-845-1957. July 13 & 16, Rapunzel, 10 am, Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln, tickets/info: 7452141, www.jeans-playhouse.com. July 14, A Tribute to the Beach Boys, outdoor concert, Arts Jubilee, 7 pm, Cranmore Mountain, N. Conway, info@ mwvevents.com. July 14, White Mt. Jewish Film Festival, opening night movie: Dough, Colonial Theatre, Main St., Bethlehem, info: 869-5465. July 14-30, Godspell, Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln, tickets/info: 745-2141, www. jeans-playhouse.com. July 15, Rapunzel, 10 am, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, www.believeinbooks.org. July 15-16, 1st Annual Celebration: 150 Years of Innovation & All Things Handmade, 10 am-5 pm, NH organizations offering crafts, food, etc. demos, 150th anniversary of the Cog, Mount Washington Cog Railway, Bretton Woods, 278-5404, www.thecog.com. July 16, Full Moon Midnight Run Owl 15K Race, Schouler Park, N. Conway, info: 986-1650. July 16, One-Day Basketmaking Class with Ray Lagasse, 9 am-5 pm, the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: 444-1066, www.nhcrafts. org. July 17, Bethlehem Outdoor Concert Series featuring Annie & the Orphans, Bethlehem Gazeo, Main St., free, 6-8 pm, www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com, 888-845-1957. July 17, Linda Pouliot concert, St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, Berlin, 2 pm, 752-1028, www.stkieranarts. org. July 19-23, Dancing at Lughnasa, Barnstormers Theatre, Tamworth, tickets/ info: www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

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July 20 & 23, Velveteen Rabbit, Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln, 10 am, tickets/info: 745-2141, www.jeans-playhouse.com. July 21, Old Friends – Remembering Simon and Garfunkel, outdoor concert, Arts Jubilee, 7 pm, Cranmore Mountain, N. Conway, info@mwvevents.com. July 22, Friday Afternoon Concert Series, Mind & Music of Beethoven, 5 pm, Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, tickets: 869-5465. July 22, The Velveteen Rabbit, 10 am, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, www.believeinbooks. org. July 23, Crocheting 101: The Basic Stitches, ages 8 & up, 10 am-noon, the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: 444-1066, www. nhcrafts.org. July 24, Bethlehem Outdoor Concert Series featuring Berlin Jazz big band music, Bethlehem Gazeo, Main St., free, 6-8 pm, www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com, 888-845-1957. July 26, Seek the Peak Expo, Mt. Washington Auto Road, fundraiser for Mt. Washington Observatory, outdoor expo opens 2 pm (free); 4 pm After Party begins, ticket required, www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com, 466-3988. July 27 & 30, The Snow Queen, Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln, 10 am, tickets/info: 745-2141, www.jeans-playhouse.com. July 28, Music of the 60s, outdoor concert, Arts Jubilee, 7 pm, Mt. Cranmore, N. Conway, info@mwvevents.com. July 28, White Mt. Jewish Film Festival, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Colonial Theatre, Main St., Bethlehem, info: 869-5465. July 28-Aug. 6, Das Barbecu, Barnstormers Theatre, Tamworth, tickets/ info: www.barnstormerstheatre.org July 29, The Snow Queen, 10 am, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, www.believeinbooks.org. July 30, Shaving Cream Prints, ages 5 & up, 10 am-noon, the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: 444-1066, www.nhcrafts.org. July 31, Bethlehem Outdoor Concert

Series featuring Back Shed String Band, Bethlehem Gazeo, Main St., free, 6-8 pm, www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com, 888-845-1957.

Aug. 7, Adaptive Sports Sunrise Ascent, Mt. Washington Auto Road, info: www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com, 466-3988.

Aug. 20, Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb, Pinkham Notch, Gorham info: Tin Mt. Conservation Center, 447-6991.

July 31, Sunrise Drive, Mt. Washington Auto Road, info: www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com, 466-3988.

Aug. 7, Bethlehem Outdoor Concert Series featuring Maple Leaf Seven, Dixie, jazz, swing music, Bethlehem Gazeo, Main St., free, 6-8 pm, www. bethlehemwhitemtns.com, 888-8451957.

Aug. 20, Railway to the Moon Steampunk Event, 10 am-5 pm, info: Mount Washington Cog Railway, Bretton Woods, 278-5404, www.thecog.com.

AUGUST Aug. 3, Magic & Nature: A Natural Connection, 7 pm, Bretzfelder Park, Bethlehem, presented by The Rocks and Society for Protection of NH Forests, info: www.therocks.org, 444-6228. Aug. 4, Boogie Blues with Victor Wainright & the Wildroots, outdoor concert, Arts Jubilee, 7 pm, Cranmore Mountain, N. Conway, info@mwvevents.com. Aug. 4 & 6, Aladdin, Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln, 10 am, tickets/info: 745-2141, www.jeans-playhouse.com. Aug. 4-20, Avenue Q, Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln, tickets/info: 745-2141, www. jeans-playhouse.com. Aug. 5, Aladdin, 10 am, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, www.believeinbooks.org. Aug. 5, White Mt. Jewish Film Festival, Son of Saul, Colonial Theatre, Main St., Bethlehem, info: 869-5465. Aug. 5-7, 7th Annual Jericho ATV Festival, Jericho Mt. State Park, Berlin, music, races, food, more, 752-6060, schedule of events: www. androscogginvalleychamber.com. Aug. 6, Art in the Park, Schouler Park, downtown N. Conway, 10 am-4 pm, art exhibit under big tents in the park, children’s activities, music, food, www. mwvarts.org, 356-2787. Aug. 6, Covered Bridge Dance, Jon Sarty and the White Mountain Boys, 7 pm, bring your own chairs, blankets, friends, family and, of course dancing shoes. Old Fashioned block party. Info: 383-9356, www.jacksonnh.com/ event/27/Covered-Bridge-Dance. Aug. 6, 24th Annual Top Notch Triathlon, Franconia, info/location/preregister: www.franconianh.org. Aug. 6, Chicago Total Access concert, St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, Berlin, 7 pm, 752-1028, www.stkieranarts.org.

Aug. 7, Touch a Truck, 9 am-1 pm, free, Loon Mt., Lincoln, get up close to snow cats, backhoes, telehandlers and other serious machines that keep Loon running through all four seasons. 800-229LOON, www.loonmtn.com. Aug. 9-11, Family Clay workshop, age 6 & up, 9 am-noon, the Studio School, League of NH Craftsmen, Lincoln, info: 444-1066, www.nhcrafts.org. Aug. 10, Animals with Bad Reputations, 7 pm, Bretzfelder Park, Bethlehem, free, presented by The Rocks and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, info: www.therocks.org, 444-6228. Aug. 11, Swinging Down Memory Lane with PJO & fireworks, outdoor concert, Arts Jubilee, 7 pm, Cranmore Mountain, N. Conway, info@mwvevents.com. Aug. 11, The Little Mermaid, 10 am, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, www.believeinbooks. org. Aug. 11, White Mt. Jewish Film Festival, Above and Beyond, Colonial Theatre, Main St., Bethlehem, info: 8695465. Aug. 11-20, A Murder is Announced, Barnstormers Theatre, Tamworth, tickets/info: www.barnstormerstheatre.org Aug. 14, Bethlehem Outdoor Concert Series featuring Parker Hill Road, bluegrass & pop music, Bethlehem Gazeo, Main St., free, 6-8 pm, www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com, 888-845-1957. Aug. 17, Guided Walk on Wildlife Habitat Trail, 7 pm, Bretzfelder Park, Bethlehem, presented by The Rocks, info: www.therocks.org, 444-6228. Aug. 19, Friday Afternoon Concert Series, Alon Goldstein piano, 5 pm, Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Bethlehem, tickets: 869-5465.

Aug. 20, Silent Auction, Jackson Village Park, 10 am start, huge auction of items, www.jacksonnh.com. Aug. 21, Bethlehem Outdoor Concert Series featuring Crunchy Western Boys bluegrass band, Bethlehem Gazeo, Main St., free, 6-8 pm, www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com, 888-845-1957. Aug. 24, Sand Painting for All Ages, 7 pm, Bretzfelder Park, Bethlehem, presented by The Rocks and Society for Protection of NH Forests, info: www. therocks.org, 444-6228. June 25, Ken & Brad Kolodner with Rachael Eddy in Concert, 7 pm Medallion Opera House, Gorham, 466-3322, www.gorhamnh.org. August 25, White Mt. Jewish Film Festival, Deli Man, Colonial Theatre, Main St., Bethlehem, info: 869-5465. Aug. 25-Sept. 3, You Can’t Take It With You, Barnstormers Theatre, Tamworth, tickets/info: www.barnstormerstheatre. org. Aug. 25-Sept. 10, Altar Boyz, Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln, tickets/info: 7452141, www.jeans-playhouse.com. Aug. 27, Fireworks Fundraiser & BBQ, supports Boys & Girls Club of North Country, Mount Washington Cog Railway, Bretton Woods, 278-5404, www. thecog.com. Aug. 27-28, Mostly Bach Festival, First Church of Christ Congregational, twoday music festival, N. Conway, Arts Jubilee, info@mwvevents.com. Aug. 28, Bethlehem Outdoor Concert Series featuring Van Burens funk, rock, progressive music, Bethlehem Gazeo, Main St., free, 6-8 pm, www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com, 888-845-1957. Aug. 28, Sunrise Drive, Mt. Washington Auto Road, info: www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com, 466-3988.

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SEPTEMBER Sept. 1, CANTRIP Celtic Concert, 7 pm Medallion Opera House, Gorham, 466-3322, www.gorhamnh.org. Sept. 4, Bethlehem Outdoor Concert Series featuring Mark Shelton 1950s & 60s rock, Bethlehem Gazeo, Main St., free, 6-8 pm, www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com, 888-845-1957.

Sept. 11, 26th Annual Mt. Washington Valley Old Car Club Show, 8 am-3 pm, rain or shine, LL Bean parking lot, N. Conway, registration 7:30-11 am, all invited, judged show open to all classic cars, motorcycles, new cars and trucks. 356-3563, www.mwvocc.com. Sept. 16, “Piobaireachd” Bagpipe Competition, Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln, 7 pm, info: 745-2141, www. jeans-playhouse.com.

Sept. 4, Labor Day Weekend Comedy Show, Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln, tickets/info: 745-2141, www.jeans-playhouse.com.

Sept. 16-17, Quilt Show, St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, Berlin, 9/16: 4-8 pm, 9/17: 9 am-3 pm, 7521028, www.stkieranarts.org.

Sept. 4, Memorial Hospital Kids Fun Run, Story Land, 8 am, Glen, 10 am, Theatre in the Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, www.believeinbooks. org.

Sept. 16-18, Highland Games, all sorts of Scottish games, food, music, competitions, Loon Mt., Lincoln, 800-229LOON, www.loonmtn.com.

Sept. 9-10, Muster in the Mountains, takes place in fields at base of Auto Road, Colonial and mountain men re-enactments, Mt. Washington Auto Road, info: www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com, 466-3988. Sept. 10, St. Kieran’s Benefit Concert, St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, Berlin, 7 pm, 752-1028, www.stkieranarts.org. Sept. 10, Wingzilla Chicken Wing Cookoff and Luau ATV Poker Run, gates open 9 am, Berlin, info: 7526060. Sept. 11, America Supports You Freedom Walk, Jackson Covered Bridge, 5:30 pm, info: www.jacksonnh.com, 383-9356.

Sept. 20, Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Climb, Mt. Washington Auto Road, info: www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com, 466-3988. Sept. 22-Oct. 1, Steel Magnolias, Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln, tickets/info: 7452141, www.jeans-playhouse.com. Sept. 23, Friday Afternoon Concert Series, Victoria Cole, soprano and Sergey Marchukov, piano, 5 pm, Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Bethlehem, tickets: 869-5465. Sept. 23-25, Arts in the Mountains, visual, culinary and musical art festival all over the Littleton area, info: 444-6561, www.littletonareachambernh.com.

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Sept. 24, Fall Festival, horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin painting, bake sale and more. Settler’s Green, N. Conway, 888-667-9636. Sept. 24, 100 Acre Challenge, 5K obstacle and kids mini challenge, 9 am, 100 Acre Wood, 41 Observatory Way, Intervale, www.believeinbooks.org. Sept. 26-27, Autumn Celebration, market, demos, history, crafts and more. 10 am-3 pm, rain or shine, Sugar Hill. Sept. 30, Justin Kinney in Concert, 7 pm, Medallion Opera House, Gorham, 466-3322, www.gorhamnh.org.

OCTOBER Oct. 8-9, White Mt. Oktoberfest, family fun celebration of autumn, food, games and more, Loon Mt., Lincoln, www.loonmtn.com. Oct. 15-16, Leaf Peeper’s Craft Fair, North Conway Community Center, 2628 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, (Rt. 16 next to Scenic Railroad), Sat.: 10-5; Sunday:10-4, 75 exhibitors, crafts including fine jewelry, wearable art, wooden crafts, quilts and quilted home decor, gourmet foods, glass art, floral arrangements, & lots more. Free admission; rain or shine under canopies & indoors; email: joyceendee@ gmail.com, 528-4014. Oct. 16-31, Leaf Peeper’s Favorite Fall Festival, pumpkin displays and events all over Jackson, info: www.jacksonnh. com.

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