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Welcome to
spring in Mt Washington Valley. After the second snowiest winter on record, you
can imagine how the waterfalls are rushing as the snowmelt creates the ultimate
rock concert. Trees are budding, and in our neck of the woods, we celebrate Mud
season as only good Yankees will do - with gusto. Read on about all the fun
things to do during Mud Season in Mt Washington Valley.
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NEWS FROM THE
MOUNT
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THE HUNT
IS ON! If you like games, mystery, and adventure, then the Believe in Books
Literacy Foundation has the perfect event for you. The Hunt for Literacy, a
unique scavenger hunt throughout the White Mountains, will take place the
weekend of May 17-18. Teams of up to six participants will hop in their cars and
set off chasing clues and earning points for a chance to win a grand prize of
$2,500 cash. New to the event this year is the choice of competing in a one, or
two day event. Teams opting for the one day event have a chance of winning a
$1,000 grand prize. The drive will lead participants to a variety of creative
clue stops and challenging pit stops where either their brains, or their brawn,
will earn points needed to continue the Hunt. All entry fees for the Hunt for
Literacy go toward supporting the Believe in Books Literacy's Foundation's
tremendous Outreach Reading Program, which now reaches over 1,300 households in
Northern New Hampshire and Western Maine. For more information, or to register
your team, call (603) 356-9980 or log on to the
Hunt for Literacy. Registration is limited to the first 100 teams, so sign
up today.
7th ANNUAL MWVCC GOLF TOURNAMENT Tee it up at Indian Mound Golf Club,
Center Ossipee, NH on Friday, May 16th, 2008 for the 7th Annual MWVCC Golf
Tournament. It's a Four-Person Scramble for players of all skill levels. Come
and join your friends and colleagues for a day of fantastic golf, great food,
special prizes and more! This event benefits the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of
Commerce, and helps to support their efforts throughout the year. For more info
contact Mary Carey Seavey, Events Manager at 603-356-5701 ext. 305 or Mary.
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OUT AND
ABOUT
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START
PLANNING NOW FOR RALLY IN THE VALLEY Motorcycle travelers, mark June 14-22,
2008 on the calendar for eight days of exclusive offers and events in Mt
Washington Valley. The Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Mt
Washington Valley HOG Chapter invite all motorcyclists to experience Mountain
Motorcycle Adventure in Mount Washington Valley, June 14-22, 2008. Motorcyclists
looking for lakes, mountains, hills, curves, beautiful country roads, guided day
trips, great food, live music, fantastic shopping, and so much more will find it
all in Mt Washington Valley, along with an eight-day packed schedule of events,
packages and brotherhood entirely geared toward motorcycle enthusiasts.
The eight-day event will feature different guided or self-guided rides each
day including a Ride to the Sky up the Mount Washington Auto Road, where the
road is "owned" exclusively by motorcycles. Additional themed rides include a
covered bridge ride, Moose Hunt and Ladies Only ride. There will be fashion
shows, fireworks and live entertainment, along with plenty of opportunity for
brotherhood amidst the scenic beauty of the 660,000 acre White Mountain National
Forest and Mt Washington Valley.
Plenty of lodging properties have come on board to offer lodging packages
exclusively for Rally in the Valley participants. Wristbands offering discounts
throughout the Valley will also be available through lodging packages. Packages
start at under $50 per person per night. Many packages include plenty of extras
like Jacuzzi suites, breakfast and dinner, special gifts and more. For a
complete list of packages go to Rally
in the Valley
MT WASHINGTON VALLEY SAYS BRING ON THE MUD Presidential contenders may
have left New Hampshire, but there's plenty of mud slinging to come in Mt
Washington Valley. Known for the "world's worst weather", Mt Washington Valley,
NH has enjoyed a "mudder" of a winter with the second snowiest winter on record.
When all the ice and snow melt, the waterfalls will roar and many locals will
welcome the advent of spring with a little "mud in their eye". In Mt. Washington
Valley, NH this is the season affectionately referred to as "Mud Season", when
businesses roll out the brown carpet and invite travelers to come play in the
mud capital of the universe. Mt. Washington Valley's Yankee proprietors know a
good thing when they see it, and they're proud of their "dirty minds". For those
who love to play in the mud, here are a few fabulous events tailored just for
you
Spring Trail Running Series and "There's a black fly in my eye" 15k Trail
Race at Great Glen Trails
Here's the chance for some competitive mud puddle
splashing May through June. The spring Trail Running Series is an eight-week
trail running series offering long and short course options for different age
divisions, plus walking and running categories. Take on devious single track
courses with plenty of muddy areas to splash in at Great Glen Trails. Also, on
June 28, at 10am, don't miss the "Black Fly in My Eye" 15K Trail Race. Info:
603.466.3988, Great
Glen Trails (click on Summer).
May 16-18: Home, Garden & Flower Show at Fryeburg Fairgrounds Come
play in 60,000 square feet of exhibit space offering fabulous workshops, more
than 200 exhibitors and products for making the most of mud and fun in the
garden. Paul Parent, the Garden Guru and host of the Paul Parent Garden Show
will be on hand to do some mud-slinging and advice giving. Of course, there's
more than mud to this event and plenty of home products, specialty foods,
natural furniture, cookware and more will join the garden and floral focus of
this show. A Meet the Chefs series is a popular highlight with renowned local
chefs offering demonstrations and tastings. Show hours are 11:00 am - 6:00 pm on
Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm on Saturday, and 10:00 am - 5:00 pm on Sunday.
General admission tickets are $8, children ten and under are free. Info:
800-359-2033 or HGF
Show.
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FAMILY
FUN
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MAY FAIRE
IN SCHOULER PARK Plan your family visit to Mt Washington Valley the weekend
of May 31 as children from the White Mountain Waldorf School create a
Renaissance Faire. Dance around the May pole with children from the school along
with the Harrisville Morris Women and the Jack in the Green Morris Dancers.
Lemonade and strawberry shortcake will be in abundant supply so plan on
attending this rain or shine event for a true Waldorf experience. For more
information, visit WMWS.
ATTRACTIONS OPEN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND A true sign of summer's
impending arrival is the opening of Mt Washington Valley's family attractions.
While some are already open, the official opening weekend for most is Memorial
Day weekend, starting May 26th. Weekend operations continue for many until daily
operations commence in late June. However, the schedule varies by attraction and
some, like the Conway Scenic RR and Mt Washington Valley Auto Road start daily
operations much earlier. For complete information on all of Mt Washington
Valley's attractions, visit MWVCC
and click on ATTRACTIONS.
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BARGAIN
BYTES
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WIN
GETAWAYS AND GIFTS BY VISITING MTWASHINGTONVALLEY
Be sure to visit the www.mtwashingtonvalley.org to see the newly designed
website for the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce. This easy-to-navigate
website is the perfect resource for planning your getaway to Mt Washington
Valley. Enter to win a number of contests on the site, and you may be packing
your bags this summer or fall! There are a number of surveys which can result in
winning a free gift too. Additionally, you'll find contests for Flower Show,
Motorcycle and Fall Golf getaways. Simply complete the registration form or
surveys and you may be on your way to a great getaway or gift from Mt Washington
Valley Chamber of Commerce. Visit MWVCC
and click on the CONTESTS button to learn more.
MOM RIDES FREE ON MOTHER'S DAY AT CONWAY SCENIC RR Bring your Mom to
Conway Scenic RR on May 11, and Mom will ride free in Coach when accompanied by
one or more of her children. Mom also rides free in the First Class car when
accompanied by another paying adult and complimentary appetizers will be served
on board First Class Cars. Reservations are suggested either by phone or on
line. Departure to Bartlett will be at 11:30am (1-3/4hrs RT); and to Conway at
1:30pm & 3:00pm. For reservations, call 800-232-5251. For more information,
visit Conway
Scenic.
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LODGING PACKAGE
OF THE MONTH
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In
keeping with our mud theme, Mt Washington Valley lodging properties have devised
some creative ways to find fun in mud in Mt Washington Valley. Read on for great
ways to "get dirty" in the Valley.
Now through May 18: MUDSLIDE AWAY AT SNOWVILLAGE INN, SNOWVILLE, NH
The town may be named for snow, but once it's gone, guests will be mudsliding
away every weekend here. The Snowvillage Inn Mudslide package includes the best
available accommodations for two nights, a full country breakfast each morning,
dinner by candlelight each evening with a mudslide to start and mud pie for
dessert all for $199 per person (double occupancy). Add a third night of lodging
for just $49 per person. Info: 800-447-4345, Snow
Village Inn.
Now through May: RIVERBEND INN B&B OFFERS "COME PLAY IN THE MUD", MUD,
MASSAGE AND ROMANCE Discover the pleasures of Mud Season: no crowds or
traffic, mild weather, and great deals! This spring Riverbend Inn will offer
guests the glories of mud and massage with a two night packages for $499 per
couple. "Mud"dle together in a deluxe king room for two nights, luxuriate with
two one-hour massages and an organic mud mask, then top it off with mud-covered
strawberries (chocolate dipped, actually) and an award-winning multi-course
breakfasts for two, which include Mud Parfaits (fresh berries, yogurt, and
granola) and Muddy Coffee Cake made with sour cream and blueberries. Who knew
that playing in the mud could be so much fun for adults! Info: 800-628-6944, Riverbend
Inn.
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