NATURE: NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Hampshire

New Hampshire provides ample opportunities for day outings in its state parks and national forests. Besides those listed below, see listings under Camping for public areas open for day use. Most New Hampshire state parks are open only on weekends until June 15, after which they are open daily from 10 a.m. to sunset. Pets are not permitted at state beaches and many state parks; call for information about specific areas. For more information, write to the New Hampshire Dept. of Economic Development, Division of Parks and Recreation, Box 1856, Concord, NH 03302-1856, or call (603) 271-3254. Note: the hours, facilities, visible wildlife, and any other information in these listings is valid through Labor Day only. Also, many of these places have the right to exclude large groups (generally, 25 or more) that show up without reservations. The Audubon Society of New Hampshire manages natural areas totaling nearly 3000 acres. For information about field trips (including whale watches and canoeing and camping trips), courses, and workshops in subjects such as astronomy, write to the Audubon Society of New Hampshire, 3 Silk Farm Rd., Concord, NH 03301-0516, or call (603) 224-9909.

Appalachian Trail

Audubon House and Silk Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

Clough State Park

Fuller Gardens

Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Lost River

Monadnock State Park

Mt. Sunapee Resort

Odiorne Point State Park

Pisgah State Park

Polar Caves Park

Rhododendron State Park