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For an active vacation or a relaxing back-to-nature trek
of any length in the Granite State, safety, fun, and learning is what we
are all about. This page summarizes what we offer, with links for
further information on how you can join us for outdoor adventures around
the state. Click your "Back" button to return to this page, or
find it on the menu to the left, under "Why Us?" You can
also check out our home page. Your guides here at Outdoor ESCAPES New Hampshire, LLC will provide you with a variety of experiences throughout the year. You can take a lesson, nature tour, sightseeing tour, or an expedition. You tell us what you want and we'll take care of the logistical hassles and show you wild New Hampshire. |
On this page: Canoeing & Kayaking Hiking Biking Snowshoeing & X-Country Skiing Outdoor Skills Instruction & Presentations Survival Skills S.U.V. Sightseeing Tours Wildlife Watching & Outdoor Photography Women's Adventures Youth and Other Groups |
Mountain
bicycles, with fat tires and many gears, are great for touring around New Hampshire. Numerous
backcountry trails (for technical biking like single track), logging roads and
country roads (for easier touring)
provide miles of scenic beauty, exercise, and a sense of history in this
changing landscape. Let your guide bring a picnic lunch and provide mechanical
support while you enjoy the fresh air of the northern forest. On a multi-day
trip, your guide can provide camping equipment and meals so you can sleep under
a very dark sky and see the Milky Way.
More about biking...
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We
choose the best trails for you depending on your interests and abilities, as
well as the current trail conditions, with a focus on remote areas of New
Hampshire. Nature lovers might visit a wetlands area
thick with birds, beavers, and moose. Hearty adventurists might climb steep
Appalachian Mountains in autumn, which offer spectacular views of carpeted
tree-covered valleys between mounds of granite. Unique day hikes and multi-day
hikes provided by Outdoor ESCAPES NH can be personally narrated with
informative
facts of wildlife, local history, and geology. Instruction is also offered on
topics such as wilderness survival, ethical camping, navigation, and outdoor
cooking. More about hiking and
Survival Skills...
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Here in New Hampshire you'll find great paddling for all
abilities varying interests. There are five rugged rivers that originate in the White
Mountains, several meandering ones in the south, and numerous lakes and ponds.
There's is also about eighteen miles of seacoast, plus Great Bay. Ask about
adaptive canoeing for those with special needs.
If you have never been in a canoe or kayak…then you can
safely try it with Outdoor ESCAPES NH. Your guides are expert paddlers and patient teachers,
and will help you build confidence in your skills. For paddle lessons and tours,
you have a choice of several different types of canoes and kayaks, including
whitewater canoes and sit-on-top kayaks. Two voyageur-style canoes (which seat
5-7 people each) are also available for special trips with a guide.
Continue the tradition of wilderness travel on the waters of New Hampshire. Multi-day river and lake expeditions are available and follow important historic routes. Imagine traveling by water during daylight, and then camping under dark, starry skies just as people did for thousands of years.
On the water, you’ll hear, see, and feel things you wouldn’t from a highway: A loon’s haunting call, millions of lily pads with flowers and frogs, the exhilaration as you run a set of rapids, and hundreds of tree swallows swooping for insects at sunset... More about paddling and lessons...
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Snow provides us with
evidence of wildlife. Many mammals in New Hampshire are active at night, such as
the fox and snowshoe hare. With a good pair of snowshoes and some snow, you can
walk and hike light-footedly in places you wouldn’t imagine during the summer
months among the mud, rocks, and underbrush. Stopping for a breath, you'll
experience the peace of snow and the beauty of the white landscapes.
Orienteering
on snowshoes after a fluffy snowstorm is more challenging at night. There are
several types of shelters that can be built with snow and ice. Camping in the
winter is possible with certain knowledge, the right equipment, and people who
have a strong survival attitude. Take a multi-day trip with Outdoor ESCAPES NH
for the challenge! More about
winter hiking and snowshoeing...
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Cross-country
and back-country skiing are great ways to travel under your own power in winter. The frozen snow
provides miles of trekking to see views and signs of
wildlife. In the past, Lucie has been a professional cross country ski
instructor at Gunstock Recreation Area and The BALSAMS, and has the ability to get
beginners skiing ups and downs, navigating corners, and using poles correctly,
all in a day.
If
you wish, Lucie will provide you with all levels of instruction
in various techniques, including the traditional diagonal stride, skating,
and telemark turns. Imagine the power of climbing up a hill, seeing a view, and
then the exhilaration of
flying down the other side...although flatter areas can be just as fun and challenging for some.
More about cross
country skiing...
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Survival
is as much about attitude as it is about skills. Your knowledge of how to
use the resources at hand during a survival situation can save your life, or
will at least save you from large search and rescue costs. If you enjoy spending
time in the mountains of the northeast, learn how to prevent problems by going
outdoors prepared, both mentally and with the right gear and equipment. Should
you find yourself without modern equipment, knowledge of the environment and
primitive skills, such as making fire, shelter building, and emergency signaling,
will be an asset to your loved ones back home.
More about North Woods Survival...
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You
will be taken into wildlife habitats where you will quietly observe moose,
birds, and other animals that are rarely seen. Or you can trek into natural
areas for great scenery. An overnight trip allows for more chances to see
nocturnal animals and to experience the magic hours just before sunset and after
sunrise.
For beginner outdoor photographers,
we can give you tips on
capturing the best photos, whether it's wildlife, scenery, sports action, or
macro (extreme close-up) shots.
Read more about Bird Watching, Moose Tours, Outdoor Photography, S.U.V. Tours, and our Nature Notes page.
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Using the philosophy of learning by doing, we offer many topics that are available during adventures, or Lucie or another qualified guide can travel to your organization's meeting place or a nearby location, indoors or out.
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New
Hampshire’s Changing Landscape and Its Inhabitants
(overview of natural and human history)
- All About Moose…and/or other mammals
- Animal Tracking, Behavior, and Signs
- Birds of New Hampshire…bald eagle, loon, migrations, etc.
- Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
- Forestry: New Hampshire’s Past and Present
- Geology of New Hampshire
- Lighthouses on New Hampshire’s Seacoast
- Nature at Night in New Hampshire
- New Hampshire’s Habitat Diversity
- Plant Identification…trees in winter, wildflowers, edibles, etc.
- Railroads to Rail Trails
- Reptiles and Amphibians All Year
- River Systems of New Hampshire
- Seacoast Creatures…birds, shellfish, mammals, fish, etc.
- Stargazing
- Stonewalls, Orchards, and Sap Buckets: NH’s Farm History
- Waterfalls and Cascades around New Hampshire
- Weather in the White Mountains
- Wildflowers of the Granite State
Look for these topics in Packages and Events, or request them for a Custom ESCAPE or Group Program. You can also specifically request a custom Bird Watching Tour, Moose Tour, or Outdoor Photography Tour as an adventure or S.U.V. Tour.
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Women's AdventuresGirls love dirt, snow, and fresh air! Join Lucie for a tour or lesson and experience the power of outdoor recreation in the wilderness. Look for Packages and Events for women only, or sign up for a Custom ESCAPE or a Group Program.
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S.U.V.
Sightseeing ToursPersonal driving tours cover more territory than our wilderness tours. We can pack a lot into one day or more by taking you to the most interesting places in each region of New Hampshire. Read more...
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Many activities can be set up for organizations. Read more...
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