Coming
in July & August 2010...
Check out our new country store located in the log cabin across from
the mining sluice. Inside you will find a selection of rocks, fossils,
snacks and more.
This year in the gift shops we will have even more
of a selection of rocks and fossils from all around the world. This
year we have rocks from Chile, Argentina and Mexico just to name
a few.
Lantern
Tours: Lost River during the day is astonishing,
but Lost River at night is a whole new adventure. Tours will run
on Saturday nights only from June 19th through September 4th. Advanced
reservations with a valid credit
card are required. If you do not show up for your reservation your
credit card will be charged the price of the reservation. A minimum
of 5 people are
needed to run the tour and the maximum capacity is 20 people. All
reservations must be made by 5pm on Friday before the tour by calling
603-745-8031. You must cancel at least 24 hours in advance if
you cannot make
the
tour.
The
caves
will
be lit by lanterns and you will be guided on an approximately 1.5
hour tour. Tours will start at approximately 8:30pm. After the tour
is completed please join us in roasting marshmallows and making delicious
smores by the fire pit.
Cost: $20.00 per person
Feel free to bring your own headlamp, if you do not have one we will
provide you one for your use during the tour. We also sell headlamps
in the gift shop.
Wild
Caving Tours: Have you ever wondered
what is off the boardwalks at Lost River? Now is your chance
to find out.
On Fridays starting June 18th through September 3rd we will be running
our Wild Caving Tours. The tours will last 2+ hours. Chances are
you will be getting dirty and wet during this adventure. Tours will
start at 8:30am. Minimum age is 10 years old and everyone doing this
tour must be in good physical shape. We will provide you with a headlamp
and water to take along. Advanced reservations are required
with a valid credit card. If you do not show up for your reservation
your credit card will be charged the price of the reservation.
There is a maximum of 6 people per
tour. All cancelations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Cost: $60.00 per person 10 years and older only
If you have been to visit Lost River over the last
few years, you may have noticed some major improvements to the grounds
and buildings. It is an ongoing process for at least the next few
years. This season you will notice some improvements to the buildings
and grounds. We completed our Picnic Pavilion. The staff is very
excited about this new pavilion, which gives our schools and visiting
groups a place to gather before starting their tours. When the schools
were not using it, guests found it a great place to have lunch or
a snack.
Lost
River Weather Tower: What is it?? In 2006 the
New Hampshire Department of Transportation installed a RWIS (Road
Weather Information System) to collect and displays data from
a network of pavement and atmospheric sensors to provide up-to-date
site-specific weather and pavement conditions around the State.
The weather station at Lost River Gorge is located in our upper
parking lot. We feel fortunate to be asked to host one of these
technological weather stations. In 2007 the state put an informational
display at the station so visitors can learn about the fascinating
information being collected. There is also a website for this
station on top of Kinsman Notch. To take a peak, click
here...
Spunky's Photo Contest Details:
Here's a chance for you to win free passes
to Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves!
Spunky is asking you to send your favorite pictures taken at Lost
River Gorge. This year Spunky is inviting the kids to send there
pictures along as well. Spunky wants to see want interesting things
our little Spelunkers can capture.
These could be current or older photos. Do you have a picture taken
in the 1950's? Then again in the 1980's? Perfect! Just send two pictures
along.
Please tell Spunky a little bit about your visit, the year the picture
was taken, who is in the picture, and where they were/are from. Please
send digitally to caving@lostrivergorge.com or physically to:
Lost River Gorge Photo Contest, PO Box 87, North Woodstock, NH 03262
A winner will be selected at the end of June, July, August, September
and October. The winner will receive a family pass good for 2 adults
and 2 children.
Your permission for Lost River Gorge to use these pictures will be
automatic when you send them to us.
Yippee! Free passes may be waiting for you!
Also don't forget to bring an "I Love It Here" sign
so you can enter to win a NH Dream Vacation. Please visit www.nhdreamvacation.com to get the details on this hot new adventure in the State of NH.
New for 2010!!
- We will be building a covered sluice for those rainy days to
accomodate those who want to mine and play in the water but don't
want to stand in it.
- Our notorious Lemon Squeezer T-Shirts have been redesigned. Be
sure to check out the new shirts in the main gift shop.
- We are offering season passes again this year that are just $1.00
less than 2 admissions.
- We have planted some fruit trees as well as other plants to attract
more butterflies and hummingbirds.
