Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on September 7, 2010
Runners starting out from the Panorama Clubhouse
It seems there are a lot of running races and events happening in New England at this time of year, but the Dixville Notch Half Marathon taking place at this favorite NH vacation spot looks like one of the most fun!
Now in its 34th year, the Annual Dixville Notch Half Marathon is set for Saturday, September 25th. The event draws over 100 participants and offers runners a choice of races: a USATF-certified half-marathon, a two-person relay 6-mile and 7.1-mile event, or a four-person relay with three 3-mile legs and one 4.1-mile leg. There is also a three-mile Fun Walk for non-runners. Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on August 16, 2010
Axe throwing is one event planned for the resort's "Grand Lumberjack Challenge."
This New Hampshire vacation spot will be hosting a two-day “Grand Lumberjack Challenge” in mid-September, and if you watch ESPN or Outdoor Life much, you may recognize some of the contestants who have been featured there.
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Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on August 9, 2010
Image: NHTourGuide.com
If you’re one of many who fly into Manchester Airport to visit this NH vacation spot, you’ll likely drive right past one of the more spectacular hikes in America – the Franconia Ridge Loop. Located in the White Mountains National Forest, this potentially rewarding trail is more dangerous than it looks, but unlike some of New Hampshire’s more tree-shrouded ascents, it offers spectacular views that continue as the hike progresses.
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Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on July 5, 2010
Looking for some new fun things to do in NH this summer? Grab your bathing suit and take the kids to Santa’s Village to check out HO HO H2O, their new water play area that features water slides, climbs, and interactive play areas, all designed to keep the little ones cool on your family vacation! Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on June 21, 2010
When it comes to things to do in New Hampshire this Independence Day, The Balsams is surely near the top of more than one vacation scheme. Staff members have been cooking up some new twists that will help entertain visitors on July 4th while they commemorate America’s separation from Britain. Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on June 16, 2010
For two days this week starting at 9am today, the webcam at this New England resort will be focused on the famous Round Flower Garden as groundskeepers put in all the beautiful annuals that guests of The Balsams luxuriate in year after year, and visitors to the website will be able to watch as the garden takes shape! Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on June 8, 2010
Could this New England resort be part of someone’s dream NH vacation? On May 24th, the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) announced the launch of its 2nd annual New Hampshire Dream Vacation Photo Contest, which is taking place this summer from May 24th – September 6th. Since the very first day, response has been great, and entries have been pouring in from around the state, with photos of visitors and residents at their favorite NH spots. Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on June 1, 2010
For those who love quiet, remote, places surrounded by a light-free night sky, there is now a chance to enjoy a night or two in a rustic cabin atop a northern NH mountain that offers views into Maine, Vermont, and Quebec Province. Not far from this New England Resort stands Magalloway Mountain in Pittsburg, NH, where a historic fire tower overlooks miles of woodlands and lakes, and where the watchman’s cabin will soon be available for overnight stays. Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on May 26, 2010
The Nansen jump attracted Olympic Trials in the 30s.
When the Nansen Ski Jump went up on the Berlin/Milan line in New Hampshire, not far from this New England Resort, it was the tallest ski-jump tower in the U.S. That was 1938. Wikipedia.org lists the jump’s frame height at over 170 feet with a vertical drop of 225 feet. The first Olympic Trials occurred there that same year. Read More »
Posted by The Balsams Blogging Team on May 18, 2010
When planning your next summer NH vacation or looking for things to do in the beautiful North Country of NH, consider the adventures that await you at and near this New England resort in Dixville Notch. The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel has partnered with some local outfitters to make exploring the estate and wilderness easy and exciting! Here’s a quick list of some of the guided activities that are on tap:
- Whitewater Kayaking and Rafting – As a trip for the family or as a camp program for children and teens, nothing beats the fun of running the nearby rivers. Custom trips and rafting camps organized by North Woods Rafting and Northern Waters, Inc. are a great way to learn to navigate rapids!
- Rolling Dog Sled Adventures – Who needs snow to enjoy the thrill of dog sledding? New on the docket this year is Muddy Paw Dog Sled Kennel, who will provide recreational adventures for the whole family, as well as clinics for teens and adults, on specially fitted sleds with wheels.
- Horseback Riding – Saddle up! Fiore Stables will be offering trail rides, private lessons, and riding camps for children ages 9 and up. Each student will have a horse carefully selected for them based on their abilities. A perfect way to learn the responsibility of caring for a horse and everything that goes along with it.
- Scenic Flying Adventures – After a drive through beautiful and historic “13-Mile Woods” along the Androscoggin River, your plane is ready at Berlin Regional Airport. Board the 6-person Piper Saratoga for an eagle’s-eye view of the Connecticut River, The Balsams, Dixville Notch, and Errol in this breathtaking 30-minute flight.
These adventures, along with golf, tennis, and the many other activities available at this New Hampshire hotel, promise to make your next family vacation or weekend getaway unforgettable!
Carrie Reed
The Balsams Blogging Team
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