04.5.2010
POLAR CAVES THAWS EARLY!
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Robert Arey
General Manager
Polar Caves park
(603) 603-536-1888
rob.arey@polarcaves.com
For the first time in the 88 year history of Polar Caves, in Rumney, NH, the
warm weather and lack of late winter snow is allowing the caves to open
three weeks early! Just in time for April vacation, Polar Caves will open for
the season on April 17th. The opening date was originally scheduled for May
8th.
“Normally it takes a four-person crew a week to shovel off the boardwalks
and another week to clear most of the ice out of the caves.” said Robert Arey,
General Manager “This year it only took a couple of hours of shoveling and a
few days of work in the caves. ”
The time between the end of ski season and early summer is often called
“mud season” and not many outdoor attractions are able to open. This does
not leave many options available for parents looking for things to do with
their children during school vacation. Polar Caves is the exception and will
be open in April, with limited hours. The self-guided cave tour will be
available from 10:30am till 3:30pm everyday depending on weather. Take
advantage of our early season specials! Admission to the Park will be
available at last year’s pricing at: $14.00 for adults, $10.00 for children ages
4-10 and as always, admission is FREE for children under 4. Beginning May
8th, admission prices will be $15.00 for ages 11 and older, $11.00 for ages 4-10,
and children under 4-years old are FREE.
Polar Caves Park opened to the public in 1922 and has been a favorite
destination for people looking to explore one of Mother Nature’s natural
wonders. The caves were formed when the continental glacier passed over
New Hampshire depositing granite boulders at the base of Hawk’s Cliff.
Over the centuries the caves have been used by Indian Tribes; used to help
smuggle slaves north as part of the Underground Railroad; and by local
farmers who used the caves as a natural refrigerator.
Today, Polar Caves Park features 8 glacial caves, a friendly family of fallow
deer, many kinds of birds, a mining sluice, the Klondike mines, a Maple
Sugarhouse and Museum, plus much more. Polar Caves is located at 705
Rumney Route 25 in Rumney, NH, just a short distance from exits 25 and 26
on I93 in Plymouth, NH. We are a proud member of Lakes Region
Association, National Caves Association, Waterville Valley Region Chamber
of Commerce and White Mountain Attractions.
If you need further information on group prices or would like to schedule a
guided or group tour, please visit us on the web at www.polarcaves.com, call
603-536-1888 or email info@polarcaves.com.
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