Bicknell's Thrush Tours - June 1, 4, 7, 11, 12 and 15

The Mt. Washington Auto Road offers birders a unique opportunity to view the Bicknell's Thrush in their breeding habitat. Bicknell's Thrush is an extremely rare species with very limited breeding grounds. It is the rarest and most secretive of the breeding thrushes in North America and it is the only bird whose breeding is restricted to the Northeastern part of the continent. Join us for these early morning tours to see this elusive species.

Tours depart from the base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road at 5:30am. (Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure.) Tours last approximately 2 hours.
Cost: $50 per person
Advanced reservations required.

To book your Bicknell's Thrush Guided Tour, please contact Mary Power at 603.466.3988 or email.

Wildquack Duck River Festival - Sunday, May 29, 2011

Wildquack Duck River Festival

Location: Jackson Village Park

Date: Sunday, May 29, 2011

Time: 7:00am - all day

This outdoor action packed day in the park brings singles, families, strangers, businesses and guests all together to forget about lifes trials and tribulations if only for a few short hours. Let's get together and laugh out loud as we watch more than 3,500 yellow rubber ducks make their way to the finish line. You'll find the kid in you again.

Crowds start to gather for the day at 7 AM when the ticket and memorabilia sales start. Pick out just the right spot near the "Duck Stage" where you'll hear our M/C's Rob & Andrew Clark (a celebrated Father and Son Team) entertain you with light hearted bantering, jokes and they'll announce the winners of this year's great prizes.

There are so many things happening through the entire day you will want to pick up an event day program found at any of our Sales/Information Tables identified by colorful Wildquack Duck flags. Downloadable Event Day Programs will be available on this page after May 10th. As we get closer to the event day we will have more detailed information available. Here is what you can expect; Big Ducks Post Time is 1:45 PM, Olympic Ducks and Regular Ducks Post Time is 2 PM. Special thanks to a very special sponsor the Mount Washington Auto Road and Howie Wemyss who will be starting the Olympic and Regular Duck Race off with a Big Bang from their Canon! New this year... a Kids Decorated Ducks on parade 1 PM, an Incredible "Silent Auction" 10 AM - 2 PM, Kids Games & Activities by Kennett High School Key Club 9 AM - 4 PM, Jackson Fire Department presents their "Obstacle Course & More 10 AM - 4 PM, MWV Dolphins present their "Home Baked Goods & More" 10 AM - 4 PM, "5 Minute of Fame" on the Duck Stage 10 AM - 2 PM, Local and Visiting Food Vendors 10 AM - 4 PM, Pony Rides from Black Mountain Stables in the Park 10 AM - 4 PM, "Jackson's Cake Boss" Competition 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Winners Announced and Prizes Awarded approximately 2:30 PM. Winners do not have to be present for prizes.

Duck Tickets go on sale April 1st for $6 each or $20 for 4 tickets, Olympic Duck Tickets are $20 each, Big Ducks are $100 each (put your company logo or picture on your duck and you get to pick you duck up after the race and keep it).

Our Parade grows every year and this year we are hoping to get more kids involved by having our first Kids Decorated Ducks on Parade. Kids can be officially registered at the Chamber Office by calling 800-866-3334 or 603-383-9356. Kids must be 12 and under and they will have to be Decorated or Dressed like a duck and either walk or ride in our Wildquack Parade. Best Kid Decorated Duck will win a very special prize valued at $100 and geared toward kids.

Cranmore Adventure Park Opens

Fun family entertainment and activities to highlight our grand opening. Live radio broadcast with Magic 104; Kuddles the Clown with balloon animals; face painting; Tin Mountain Nature tour at summit (pass or ticket required) ; free samples from Honest Tea.

Kuddles the Klown makes balloon animals with the kids from 11-1pm

Meet Cooper Fox from Magic 104.5 radio during a live broadcast from 10-noon.

Nature tour of the summit with Tin Mountain Conservation Center (2 tours, one at 11am; one at noon)

FREE face painting and balloons from 11-1pm

Honest Tea - free samples from 10am - 2pm

Alton Weagle Day - Saturday, May 28

In the spirit of the man dubbed "Mr. Mt. Washington," Alton Weagle, the Mt. Washington Auto Road is hosting a celebration of firsts as part of the 150th Anniversary Season.

Weagle holds more firsts up Mt. Washington than any other person, including walking up the Auto Road barefoot, backwards and pushing a wheelbarrow loaded with a 100-pound bag of sugar. In his spirit, several other first ascents are planned including a woman attempting the climb on a unicycle, a woman on roller skis, a man being pushed in a telephone booth and a man who intends to drive his car entirely in reverse.

Additionally, the first 300 visitors who drive themselves up the Auto Road that day will receive a pair of Groucho Marx glasses to join in the fun.

Other activities and a ceremony honoring Alton Weagle are also planned. For more information about Alton Weagle Day, visit the Mt. Washington Auto Road website.

The Mt. Washington Auto Road is now open daily, weather permitting, for guided tours and for private vehicles. For more information about operations or the special events for our 150th Anniversary, visit our website or call 603.466.3988. 

150th Anniversary Special

In honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Mount Washington Auto Road, we are offering all of our guests some special deals with every reservation!
• 50% off of bike rental package (4 hr. minimum) at Great Glen Trails

• FREE use of their trail system for running, walking, and biking.

• Discounted Guided Tour Tickets to the Summit: Cost $25 Adults/$10Kids (ages 5-12).

• (1) Adult Passenger FREE with paid "Drive Yourself" toll at the Mt. Washington Auto Road.

Just ask for the 150th Anniversary Vouchers at our front desk!

Rites of Spring - The Tuckerman Inferno

There's lots of snow up in The Notch ... spring weather is here, and the combination as always, is dynamite! Last weekend 2,000 backcountry skiers made their way up the glacial bowl on Mount Washington to ski down Tuckerman Ravine. On Saturday, April 16, the ravine will host the ski/snowboarding leg of the 5-part 2011 Friends of Tuckerman Ravine Inferno Pentathlon. Left Gully is expected to serve as the site of the race. As the ravine's coldest spot, it's got great snow coverage. Would-be skiers should check out this website before making the trek to the ravine: http://www.mountwashingtonavalanchecenter.org/ . Stay at the Lodge this weekend and enjoy free beer (while supplies last!).

Rites of Spring

There's no better skiing than April in the White Mountains, when spring fever starts to take hold! We host lots of hikers and skiers headed for Tuckerman Ravine, which is only 10 minutes from The Lodge. Stay with us in luxury accomodations for off-season prices and enjoy the exhiliaration of out of bounds adventure!