07.15.2010
Attractions open new adventures in the White Mountains
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Jayne O'Connor
White Mountains Attractions Assoc.
603-745-8720
jayne@visitwhitemountains.com
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Photo Caption: The newly opened HO-HO H2O water feature at Santa's Village in Jefferson, NH.
NORTH WOODSTOCK, NH - From new ways to get drenched to soaring over a river and flying down a mountain, a host of attractions in the White Mountains are turning new pages in their histories this summer.
Santa's Village in Jefferson and the Whale's Tale Water Park in Lincoln both opened new water attractions this summer, while Loon Mountain has created a zipline adventure that takes the intrepid soaring over the Pemigewasset River.
And for passengers of the Conway Scenic Railroad in North Conway, a new dining car, which pays tribute to the legendary Hattie Evans, is now in service.
"We will definitely look back at 2010 as a year of investment for several of our members," said Jayne O'Connor, president of White Mountains Attractions in North Woodstock, which promotes the region. "Santa's Village, the Whale's Tale, Loon Mountain and the Conway Scenic Railroad, like our other members, plan carefully and thoughtfully for the future, ultimately keeping in mind their customers and what would appeal to their adventurous side."
Loon Mountain's Zip Line is a 700-foot flight over the Pemigewasset River, with a ride on a separate line to cross back to the Adventure Center.
Across town at the Whale's Tale Water Park, Shipwreck Island, one of the most ambitious construction projects in recent years, opened just in time for the early July heat wave. The new pirate themed attraction is much like a giant water playground, and it features eight water slides.
The Ho-Ho-H2O park at Santa's Village also features water slides, fountains, water pistols and, like Shipwreck Island, a huge bucket of water fills up every few minutes, and a refreshing splash spills over folks waiting for it below.
"Water rides and water activities really have become an important part of recreation here in the White Mountains," O'Connor said. "Families coming here will find that there are rides and slides for all ages to enjoy."
The Conway Scenic Railroad this summer introduces its new dining car, the Hattie Evans, named for the legendary woman who raised four children alone in the Mount Willard section house, located high above Crawford Notch, along the tracks of the Maine Central Railroad, after the death of her husband.
The Hattie, as she is affectionately called, is in regular service on the Notch Train, which passes by a memorial to the Evans family on its way to Crawford Depot at the top of the notch.
Later this summer, Attitash in Bartlett plans to open its Nor'Easter Mountain Coaster, which will treat riders to a thrilling series of drops, banks, turns and even a 360 degree loop.
Rounding out all things new in the White Mountains this summer is the subterranean adventures at Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves in North Woodstock. The Adventure Tour takes visitors "off the boardwalk" and into some rarely visited caves in Kinsman Notch. Also, on Saturday nights, after the sun goes down, the lights come on during the new Lantern Tour of the gorge.
For more information, visit www.VistWhiteMountains.com or call 1-800-346-3687.
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