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Rollins State Park
Off Route 103
Warner, NH
Phone: 603-456-3808

Take the scenic drive up the southern side of Mount Kearsarge. There are picnic sites and another half mile hiking trail to get to the very top and enjoy the view.



Winslow State Park
Route 11
Wilmot, NH
Phone: 603-526-6168

Park along the northwest slope of Mount Kearsarge features hiking and walking trails, scenic views, a scenic drive to the picnic area. The summit is reached via a one mile hiking trail. Pets are allowed.



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Milan Hill State Park and Campground
Route 16
Milan, NH
Phone: 603-466-3860

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Milan Hill State Park is ten miles north of Berlin, near popular areas for hiking, picnicking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. From the hilltop campground and fire tower, you can get a view of the mountain ranges in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Canada. Animals are welcome but must be leashed and under control. All waste must be cleaned from the trails as required by state park rules. Cost: Day use fee is adults, $4; children age 6 to 11, $2; people under age 5 and over age 65, free. Information: www.nhstateparks.org
The Nansen Ski Club operates a network of more than 7 kilometers of groomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing in Milan Hill State Park, for users of all ages and all abilities. Use of trails is free. This is not a flat skiing experience.
Primitive camping area has four yurts and six campsites. Yurts are available for reservation and the campsites are first-come/first-served. The park is open from mid-May through mid-October for camping and picnicking. Camping fees are $23 (no hookups); $300 to $350 for yurts. For reservations, call 877-647-2757).



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Franconia Notch State Park
Route 93
Franconia, NH  03580
Phone: 603-823-8800

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Perhaps the most interesting of New Hampshire's state parks, Franconia Notch offers some incredible natural experiences. Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain climbing up Cannon Mountain and Mount Liberty, fishing, canoeing, boating, and picnicking. Winter activities offered include cross-country ski trails, alpine skiing and snowmobile trails. Trails include a portion of the Appalachian Trail, and lead to spectacular sites. Historic site of The Old Man of the Mountain, a natural phenomenon created by a series of granite ledges jutting from a cliff face 1,200 feet in the air, which collapsed in 2003. The Flume is a 800 foot gorge with high granite walls, which support a variety of mountain flora in the warmer months. The Basin is a glacial pothole over 20 feet wide, formed at the base of a waterfall by the onslaught of the rushing water. Sightseers will enjoy a ride on the park's Aerial Tramway to the top of Cannon Mountain, where the view is spectacular. A public campground is also available.



Mount Washington State Park
Route 302
Sargent's Purchase, NH
Phone: 603-466-3347

Mount Washington is the highest mountain in the Northeast U.S. and this park the opportunity to get to the summit and enjoy the incredibly scenic view. The summit building, along with the historic Tip Top House stand at the top of this 6,288 foot peak. This can be reached by hiking or climbing to the top, taking the scenic, winding road, or the Cog Railway. There are fees charged for both the railway and the drive.



Downtown Dance Party with DJ Logic -- Portsmouth
November 20, 2009
Crafts at the Capitol -- Concord
November 21, 2009 to November 22, 2009
Peterborough Thanksgiving Eve Contra Dance – Peterborough
November 25, 2009
Littleton Christmas Celebration
November 27, 2009
BLiNK! An Evening of Magic -- Portsmouth
November 27, 2009 to November 28, 2009
Santa Arrives by Dogsled – Waterville Valley
November 28, 2009
Makem & Spain Brothers -- Rochester
November 28, 2009
“A Christmas Carol” -- Manchester
December 2, 2009
Snowflakes and festive art at the Currier -- Manchester
December 3, 2009
“A Christmas Carol” – Concord
December 3, 2009
“The Nutcracker” -- Rochester
December 4, 2009 to December 5, 2009
The Barra MacNeils with a Celtic Christmas – Manchester
December 4, 2009
Spirit of the Season Christmas Parade – Manchester
December 5, 2009
Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair – Portsmouth
December 6, 2009
The Ying Quartet -- Manchester
December 8, 2009
A Crystal Christmas -- Rochester
December 9, 2009
Irish Christmas with An Nollaig in Eirinn -- Concord
December 11, 2009
Strafford Wind Symphony Christmas Concert -- Rochester
December 12, 2009
Cookies & Snow – Waterville Valley
December 12, 2009
TubaChristmas – Wolfeboro
December 12, 2009
Victorian Nutcracker with the Portland Ballet – North Conway
December 12, 2009 to December 13, 2009
Granite State Ringers holiday concert series -- Gilford
December 13, 2009
Natalie MacMaster with Christmas in Cape Breton -- Portsmouth
December 20, 2009
The Music Hall Presents Messiah Sing! -- Portsmouth
December 22, 2009
Strawbery Banke Holiday House tours -- Portsmouth
December 28, 2009 to December 29, 2009
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