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
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New Water Park at Santa’s Village in Northern NH
NH Resort’s July 4th to be a Mix of New and Old
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
Beantown Toys To Descend Upon NH Resort
This post is probably safe to view at work, but it may not be safe for home viewing if your children or grandchildren are around. If they learn what is contained within, they may abduct you and take you to this New England resort!
Magalloway Mountain offers a Unique NH Vacation
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
Guided Adventures add to Experience at NH Vacation Spot
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 TeamNew Hampshire Vacation Spot Re-Opens With Bang, Literally
The 2010 spring season at this New Hampshire vacation mecca technically begins May 21; that’s when The Balsams re-opens for guests. But this NH luxury resort near the Canadian border likes to keep the “big guns” in reserve for Memorial Day weekend, when they unveil a wide, wild variety of activities for spring’s early guests. Read More
Adventures Abound in Summer “Camp” Program at New Hampshire Hotel
For families with children visiting this New England Resort during the summer, Camp Wind Whistle offers guests of all ages an opportunity to enjoy a truly relaxing and fun vacation. The complimentary day program provides children with a wide variety of activities while parents spend a worry-free morning or afternoon unwinding and enjoying the many amenities of this popular NH vacation spot.
The environment at The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel is naturally self-contained, and therefore, quite safe. The extensive grounds here also encourage children and adults alike to explore and try new things while experiencing a sense of freedom. Parents can relax and know their children are having a great time while they take a little time to themselves. The camp counselors occupy the kids with activities that entertain as well as educate, such as tennis, golf, poolside games, swimming, nature walks, fishing, and visits to Santa Maria Farm, where the children can meet the animals and pick blueberries. On rainy days, the staff hosts indoor games, scavenger hunts, game-room tournaments, movies, arts and crafts, and more! The hotel even has its own “Miss Manners” who teaches children social skills and etiquette for the dining room and beyond!
Camp Wind Whistle begins this year on Monday, June 28th and ends on Labor Day Weekend September 5th. The program is for children ages 5 and older, and is divided into three age brackets: 5 – 7, 8 – 9, and 10+. Children younger than 5 are welcome to attend the activities in the program if accompanied by an adult—a parent, a babysitter provided by The Balsams, or another qualified adult.
The day starts at 9:00, and parents can enroll their children in the morning or afternoon sessions, or the all day program until 4:00. Lunch is flexible as well. Children can stay with the counselors for lunch in the dining room, or join their parents between 12:30-1:30. The dinner and evening program from 6:30-9:00 is also available upon request.
For older children, there are some fun new options! The resort will be organizing an optional riding camp with a nearby horse farm, Fiore Stables. Kids ages 9 and up can enroll in the 5-day program for an additional cost that includes lunch. Families and teens can also participate in ropes course trips with high and low elements, which are now available Monday through Friday. And John Kennedy, Director of Recreation at The Balsams, is most excited about a new “rolling dog sled” program through Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel. Twice a week, the cross-country bike trails will be transformed into dog sled adventures!
With so much to do and see in the North Country, and so much quiet wilderness to refresh your spirits, nothing beats a family vacation at this New Hampshire resort!
Carrie Reed The Balsams Blogging TeamTreasures Abound for NH Geocache and Letterbox Hunters
As the snow begins to melt across New England, thoughts turn from skiing and snowshoeing to other outdoor adventures. Some fun things to do in New Hampshire in the springtime include Geocaching and Letterboxing, two forms of a type of hide-and-seek treasure hunting game that are growing in popularity and can include the whole family. There are hundreds of hidden “caches” in the state, many near this New Hampshire Resort in Dixville Notch. Read More
Watercolor Artist to Train Guests at New England Resort
Calhoun in action with students at Canaan, VT
Judi Calhoun is one of at least eight artisans who are scheduled to set up shop at this New England resort in March. She’ll be demonstrating her skills in watercolor, pastels and drawing, and she’ll be teaching as well. Here she takes some time away from her art to let us know a bit about herself and her plans for showing guests the ropes. Read More
Artisans Give Non-Skiers a Friendly Alternative at New England Resort
Water coloring is one of the skills being taught at The Balsams NH resort this winter
NH resort organizer John Kennedy has a solution for those of you who don’t like outdoor sports.
“Say a family member or loved one doesn’t want to play golf,” he says, “They may enjoy watching a demonstration of an artist making jewelry or painting a water color picture.” Read More
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