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Nature Activities

Bird watching virtually everywhere. Wildflowers grow alongside most highways and back roads. Moose generally sleep during the day so your chances of spotting one are usually early morning and early evening. They do wander around at night so be very careful when driving after dark.  If you see a moose while driving, be prepared to break- it could save your life.
 


AMC Evening Series
Route 16, Pinkham Notch Visitor Center
Gorham, NH  03581

Appalachian Mountain Club of New Hampshire presents evening programs by naturalists, authors, hiking experts and others on the natural resources and outdoor activities of this region.







Pemi Valley Moose Tours
36 Main Street, PO Box 216, Lincoln, NH 03251
603-745-2744
moosetour@yahoo.com    
 
Located in the heart of the Western White Mountains of New Hampshire, we have been offering Scenic Moose & Wildlife Tours Spring, Summer, and Fall for 12 years.  Join in the fun as we take a 2 1/2 to 3 hour journey through the majestic White Mountains in our air conditioned bus in search of the gentle giant of the North Country. Our nightly excursions feature a guided tour of the local area, a video about Moose, and interesting historical sites along the way. On average, we go out 120-130 times a year looking for Moose.  We have a 97% success rate which means a few trips a year we do not see any.  They are still wild animals and therefore are sometimes unpredictable, but we know where they tend to be and those are the areas we frequent. Visit our website for times and schedules all seasons and call to make a reservation. Our office is open everyday from 10:00 am until we depart. We are located off Exit 32 from I-93, just beyond the familar golden arches in Lincoln- easy access from I-93 and the Kangamagus Highway.




   
The Rocks Estate
Route 302, 4 Christmas Lane, Bethlehem, NH
603-444-6228 
info@therocks.org
 
The Forest Society is proud of its mission of multiple use of the land it owns and manages. The Rocks Estate is featured in the book New Hampshire Wildlife Viewing Guide.  Educational programs for families, children, private groups and coach tours are available. An extensive wildlife habitat improvement program is sustained for an abundant number of species that can be seen throughout the year.   Moose, coyotes and black bears among others.  Many vernal pools attract frogs, spotted salamanders among other anphibians.  Garter Snakes are common.   the great diversity of habitats from fields to mature hardwoods and wetlands to thick, soft wood cover, the number of bird species is extremely varied. Bring your binoculars, favorite book of identification and enjoy.   
 


Cannon Winter Callout

Ski Bretton Woods

Loon Winter Callout

Franconia Notch Region Chamber
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