Lincoln/North Woodstock

Sports and the Outdoors

Whale's Tale Waterpark. At Whale's Tale Waterpark you can float on an inner tube along a gentle river, careen down one of five waterslides, take a trip in a multipassenger tube, or body-surf in the large wave pool. Whale Harbor and Orca Park Play Island contain water activities for small children and toddlers. U.S. 3, off I-93 [Exit 33], 481 Daniel Webster Hwy, North Lincoln, NH, 03251. 603/745-8810. www.whalestalewaterpark.net. $34. Mid-June-Labor Day, daily 10-6.

Lost River Gorge in Kinsman Notch. At Lost River Gorge in Kinsman Notch parents can enjoy the looks of wonder on their children's faces as they negotiate a wilderness of wooden boardwalks and stairs that snake up and down a granite gorge carved by the waters of the Lost River. Kids can also wiggle through a series of caves such as the Lemon Squeezer and pan for gems and fossils. A cafeteria, gift shop, and garden round out the amenities. Kancamagus Hwy. [Rte. 112], 6 mi west of North Woodstock, Lincoln, NH, 03262. 603/745-8720 or 800/346-3687. www.findlostriver.com. $17 adults, $13 children. Check Web site for hours.

Pemi Valley Moose Tours. Eager to see a mighty moose? Embark on a moose-watching bus tour into the northernmost White Mountains with Pemi Valley Moose Tours. The nearly three-hour trips depart in the early evening for the best wildlife sighting opportunities. Main St., off I-93 [Exit 32], 36 Main St., Lincoln, NH, 03251. 603/745-2744. www.moosetoursnh.com.

Loon Mountain. Wide, straight, and consistent intermediate trails prevail at Loon, a modern resort on the western edge of the Kancamagus Highway (Route 112) and the Pemigewasset River. Beginner trails and slopes are set apart. The most advanced among the 61 runs are grouped on the North Peak section, with 2,100 feet of vertical skiing, farther from the main mountain. Snowboarders have a half-pipe and their own park; an alpine garden with bumps and jumps provides thrills for skiers. In the base lodge and around the mountain are the usual food-service and lounge facilities. Day and night lift-served snow tubing is on the lower slopes; there's also a winter zipline. The touring center at Loon Mountain has 20 km of cross-country trails, and there's ice-skating on an outdoor rink. Kancamagus Hwy. (Rte. 112), 60 Loon Mountain Rd., Lincoln, NH, 03251. 603/745-8111; 603/745-8100 snow conditions; 800/229-5666 lodging. www.loonmtn.com.