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June is busting out all over Mt. Washington Valley!
The hills are alive with the buzz of attractions and
golf courses opening, and of course our favorite
mascot at this time of year, the friendly Black Fly.
Here in Mt. Washington Valley, we've made light of
these little critters, as you'll read below.
The tourism community of Mt. Washington Valley is
gearing up to welcome you for another summer of
memorable vacations. Remember, we're easily
accessible from all points in the Northeast, and with
gas prices falling lately, it's easy to jump in the car
and come visit.
We welcome our friends to Mt. Washington Valley
with a host of wonderful June events, scenery and
pre-summer offers.
| Out and About |
Attractions Open!
All of Mt. Washington Valley's attractions made their
2005 summer debut on or before Memorial Day. Now
all are open on weekends throughout June, and many
will open seven-days-a-week after school gets out,
later June. For complete information on all of the
White Mountain Attractions schedules, click here. For those
planning numerous visits to the White Mountain
Attractions, consider the White Mountains Value
Pass. This pass offers two adult admissions to the
17 attractions in the White Mountains, a value of
nearly $600 for $295 For more information, click here.
 Bikers Take to the
Sky
On Thursday, June 16th, for one day the Mt.
Washington Auto Road will be closed to cars and be
open to motorcycles only, in the annual Motorcycles
Ride to the Sky. Vendors will be set up at the base
of the Auto Road and an all-day BBQ will be provided
by the Mt. Washington Valley Harley Owners Group
to benefit charity. Mt. Washington Auto Road guided
tours will be operating as normal. (Rain Date June
17). The cost for motorcycle and operator is $10.00
each; each additional adult is $7.00 Guided tours are
$24.00 for adults, $11.00 children 5-12 years of
age. Rain date: June 17. For more information, visit
Mount Washington Auto Road or call 603-466-
3988.
Bikers can then make a day of it. In conjunction
with the Mt. Washington Auto Road's Ride to the
Sky, nearby Wildcat's Gondola Skyride will operate
from 10-5pm, with a special price of only $5.00 per
person (Adults save $4.50) Stop in for lunch,
refreshments, and a different kind of Skyride. In case
of rain, the come on Friday, June 17th. Call 603-466-
3326 or visit Wildcat
Mountain.
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| Family Fun |
Dad Rides Free on Father's
Day
In recognition of all their loyalty and hard work, Mt.
Washington Valley attractions are offering Dad a free
ride.
Conway Scenic Railroad: Dad rides FREE in
the First Class Parlor Car when accompanied by
another paying adult. Complimentary appetizers will
be served on board the First Class Parlor Car. Train
departures to Conway at 10:30AM & 1:30PM; Barlett
at 11:30AM. Train Fares range from $11.50 and up.
Reservations not required. For more information and
reservations, call 800-232-5251 or 603-356-5251 in
New Hampshire or visit Conway
Scenic Railroad.
Wildcat Gondola Skyride: Your #1 Dad
deserves the #1 views in the East! (Ski Magazine,
October 2003). Dad rides FREE with one or more
children! For more information, call 603-466-3326 or
visit Wildcat
Mountain.
 Guest Appreciation
Weekends at Story
Land and Heritage NH
In celebration of their 2005 seasons, Story Land and
Heritage NH will offer their Annual Guest Appreciation
Days, with discounted prices on the weekends of Jay
28-30, June 3-5, June 10-13 and June 17-19. During
those days, and throughout the season, children
ages 1, 2 and 3 are always free. Also, guests
purchasing admission after 2pm will receive a pass
valid for a complimentary visit later in the
season.
Story Land, the children's theme park on Route 16 in
Glen, New Hampshire, will begin its 2005 season with
its annual Guest Appreciation Days celebration,
featuring a sneak peek at improvements scheduled to
open during the summer. Admission to the park,
including rides, shows and attractions, is $17 per
person during Guest Appreciation Days; the admission
price is normally $22 per person. Story Land is open
from 9am to 5pm for Guest Appreciation Days.
Heritage-NH is an indoor walk-through adventure of
historic proportions, located on Route 16 in Glen,
New Hampshire, and featuring dozens of theatrical
settings, special effects, and characters telling the
human side of the story of New Hampshire's past.
Admission to the Heritage-NH walking tour during
Guest Appreciation Days is $9 for teens and adults,
and $4 for children ages 4 through 12; the admission
prices are normally $11 and $5, respectively.
Heritage-NH is open from 9:30am to 5pm for Guest
Appreciation Days.
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| News From The Mount |
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 SHOO FLY, GO AHEAD AND
BOTHER
ME
The newsletter from Horsefeathers , a popular North
Conway, NH restaurant reads "There's a span of
time, here in the mountains known as "Bug Season".
It's that infuriating month when the black flies hatch
to descend upon us. There are two wisdoms annually
employed regarding duration. The season lasts from
either, "Memorial Day 'til Fourth of July" or "Mother's
Day 'til Father's Day". We have chosen to celebrate
the latter." In the spirit of making lemonade from
lemons, businesses throughout the Mt. Washington
Valley celebrate the arrival of black flies with
whimsical tolerance. From black fly fishing ties to
Shoo Fly pie and Black Fly Mia Tai's, a visit to Mt.
Washington Valley will reveal comic relief from the
inevitable little buggers. If you're making vacation
plans "on the fly," choose Mt. Washington Valley,
New Hampshire's kingdom for black fly relief.
The Inn at Ellis River in Jackson,
NH is "abuzz" with the idea of a black fly package.
From now through June 16, take advantage of the
affordable Black Fly Buzz package, including advice
on local no-fly or at least low-black fly zones. Your
stay will include two nights accommodations in
beautiful rooms, gourmet breakfasts for two each
morning, a special picnic lunch with Black Fly Bowtie
Pasta and of course Shoo-fly Pie for dessert. Just in
case a fly does find you, you'll find a special welcome
when you return to the inn - a fly-shaped snack so
you can bite back, and a special Black Fly Mai Tai
drink for each guest. This package ranges from $239
to $279 plus tax per couple. Call 800-233-8309 for
reservations.
Orvis-endorsed Master fishing guide, Sandy
MacGregor of Mountain Ranger Guide
Service says if the bug bites, so do the fish!
Some of the best fishing occurs during black fly
 season, when the fly nymphs attached to
rocks in
fast water river and stream riffles provide a feast for
fish, including Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook
Trout and Small-mouthed Bass. Anyone willing to
brave the black flies on one of MacGregor's trips, can
choose from a float trip in MacGregor's favorite fertile
fishing grounds or treat themselves to a Wine and
Dine float trip, where it may be difficult to tell
exactly where the buzz might come from And if
rafting is more your style, join North Woods Rafting, where
you can beat the black flies as you fly down the
Androscoggin River in a raft. To celebrate black fly
season, mention the Black Fly Special and get 10-
percent off your river trip, during the month of June.
Call (603) 449-BOAT for more information.
When it comes to outfitting for that June float trip or
hike, Mt. Washington Valley businesses are stocked
with just the black fly bush whacking gear you'll
need. A visit to Ragged Mountain Equipment,
a local manufacturer of outdoor equipment and
apparel offers a large collection of deet-free
repellents and "no see um" netting. The owners
claim "you could almost say we actually like the little
buggers!" Visit www.raggedmt.com for the full buzz
on black fly gear. And if your own backyard is where
you'd rather be, Heavenly Hot Tubs will set
you up with a portable hot tub, and citronella
candles to keep the black flies at bay - on sale for
black fly season!
Nearby North Conway haberdashery, Aaron Hats, offers a bug net
that's ideal for any brimmed hat, complete with an
elastic top closure which fits any size hat and a
drawstring bottom closure to tighten or loosen as
needed. Call 1-877-FUN-HATS to order or visit Aaron
Hats on Main Street, North Conway, NH.
 Not
to be outdone, Zeb's General Store carrying
the largest collection of New England made products
in America, offers a wide range of merchandise
celebrating the ubiquitous black fly. Everything
from "Bugs Away" soaps and lotions from New
Hampshire's Cartigan Mountain to Black Fly Coffee
picturing the fly of the season, and plenty of natural
insecticides will be found between the old fashioned
penny candy counter and soda fountain. You'll even
find "Ticked Off" tick remover for the furry members
of the clan, because when black flies arrive, so do
ticks. Go to www.Zebs.com
for this and many other products meant to take the
sting out of black fly season.
Dine at Horsefeather's Restaurant anytime between
now and the proclaimed end to the Black Fly season
on Father's Day, and you'll get double points in the
frequent dining program, just to reward you for
enduring Black Fly season in Mt. Washington Valley.
They claim from Mother's Day to Father's Day is NOT
black fly season in this scenic corner of New
Hampshire, it's double points season. Visit
www.horsefeathers.com to sign up for the
clever newsletter
that inspired this story.
Don't forget, for complete information on visiting Mt.
Washington Valley during black fly season, or any
other time of year, visit
www.MtWashingtonValley.org or call for a free
Tips and
Tours Guidebook at 1-800-DO-SEE-NH or 800-367-
3364.
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| Road to the Links |
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The "Road to the Links" heads straight to the White
Mountains of New Hampshire! From scenic and
challenging 9-hole family courses to 18-hole
championship venues, you'll find much more than
great golf!
Some say golf is "just a game." True, but ask
anyone who plays and they'll use words
like "passion", "addiction" and "lifestyle." It's all of
that and more ... as you'll see at each of the courses
found on the "Road to the Links."
Every course you play is distinctly "one of a kind",
offering a true test of golf skills at every level. And,
given our location in the magnificent White Mountains
of New Hampshire, the biggest challenge just may be
keeping your eye on the ball when surrounded by
some of the most beautiful scenery in the world!
Learn More
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4th Annual Free Day at
Attitash
Attitash will
be hosting the 4th annual Free Day on
Friday, June 24. A free Value Pass, good for that
day, will be provided to those who visit the ticket
window on June 24th. For $29 on all other days of
summer operations the Value Pass buys a day's
worth of unlimited access to most activities at
Attitash. Guests may also purchase the Afternoon
Value Pass after 3 p.m. any day for an additional $3,
allowing for access that afternoon and the next
day.
North America's longest Alpine Slides made its
summer debut on Memorial Day weekend for its 30th
season, along with the resort's Mountain Biking,
Scenic Sky Ride, Skate and BMX Parks, Trampoline
Thing, Climbing Wall, Golf Driving Range and
Mountainboarding. These attractions will be open on
a weekends only basis until daily operations
commence on June 18.
Free Golf for Retail Guests of White Mountain
Hotel
Golfers take note. Stay at White Mountain Hotel, on
a non-group or non-discounted rate, and you'll be
treated to a free round of golf on the beautiful Albert
Zikorus designed golf course, one of the finest in the
country. Featuring 9 challenging holes, all with
spectacular views of the White Mountains and
surrounding area, this course offers challenging and
scenic opportunities. The hotel offers gorgeous
views of North Conway fine dining, and plenty of
amenities, in addition to the lovely golf course. Tee
times are strongly recommended at the time of
making a reservation. Please note, this offer does
not include a cart. Please visit White
Mountain Hotel or call 800-533-6301 to book
your White Mountain Hotel stay, including free golf.
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from you!
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THE MOST VERSATILE GIFT CERTIFICATE OUT THERE!
This is your one stop shop
for any occasion. Whether
it's the holidays, an anniversary,
birthday, wedding, get well
or just because, the Chamber
gift certificate is the most
versatile gift certificate out there.
Gift certificates are available in denominations of $10, $25 and $50 |
The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
gift certificate is valid at over 150 participating
businesses throughout the valley! Businesses
include:
Lodging - Bed & Breakfast
to Full Service
Hotels
Dining - Fine, Family, Delis,
Bistros and more
Attractions - Train Rides,
Museums, Plays and
more
Recreation - Golfing, Skiing, Biking, Kayaking,
Snowmobiling and more
Shopping - Boutiques, Apparel,
Specialty, Gifts,
Sports and more
Others include astrology, spas, cleaning services, etc.
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