NH Adventure Resources
Hiking and Trail Walking Resources:
- Seacoast Hikes FaceBook page : Great local hikes and trail walks for families & people of all ages and abilities!
- NH Fire Tower Trails: https://www.nhdfl.dncr.nh.gov/forest-protection/fire-towers and https://www.nhmagazine.com/fire-towers/
- Southeast Land Trust (SELT) NH trails and trailguides: https://seltnh.org/trails/
- The Winnie the Pooh Trail, Barrington, NH: https://thefreelanceadventurer.blogspot.com/2016/08/winnie-pooh-trail-perfect-for-little.html
- Great Bay Discovery Center, Stratham, NH: https://greatbay.org/
- Bedrock Gardens, Lee, NH: Botanical and sculpture landscape journey: https://www.bedrockgardens.org/
- All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/
- Hike Safe: https://hikesafe.com/
- iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app
Birding Information and Apps:
Merlin Bird ID App (Cornell Labs): https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/
Audubon Society: Birding and how to get started: https://www.audubon.org/birding
NH State Parks: https://www.nhstateparks.org/
Environmental Information Resources:
New Hampshire Environmental Educators (NHEE): https://nhee.org
NH Fish and Game www.wildnh.com
- Wildlife Species Info: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/wildlife-and-habitat/species-occurring-nh
- Fish Species Info: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/fishing-new-hampshire/fish-species-nh
- Where to fish: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/fishing-new-hampshire/where-fish
- Fishing Season/Buy a License: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/fishing-new-hampshire/fishing-seasons-nh
- Hiking Safety - Hike Safe Card: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/get-outside/hiking-safety
- Wildlife Scat Card
- Wildlife Track Card
Hiking Safety Tips from NH Fish & Game Department
The Ten Essentials:
The Ten Essentials:
- Map
- Compass
- Warm Clothing: Sweater or Pile Jacket, Long Pants (wool or synthetic), Hat (wool)
- Extra Food and Water
- Flashlight or Headlamp
- Matches/Firestarters
- First Aid Kit/Repair Kit
- Whistle
- Rain/Wind Jacket and Pants
- Pocket Knife
- Sturdy Footwear and Extra Socks
- Watch
- Trash Bag (for trash or rain protection)
- Light Plastic Tarp or "Space" Blanket
- Guidebook
- Insect Repellant
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Gloves or Mittens
- Personal Medications
- Cord/Rope
- Gaiters
- Extra Batteries
2024 New Hampshire Adventure Challenge
Brought to you by the NH State Library and it's partners as part of the 2024 Statewide Summer Reading Program: Adventure Begins at Your Library!
The 2024 NH Adventure Challenge runs from June 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
Complete 1 activity from each of the 4 categories listed on the form. Bonus category earns 1 extra prize entry with completed challenge. Proof of challenge completion is by photo or signature of participating organizational staff. Each person must complete their own challenge form to be eligible for the prize drawings. There are no age requirements as long as each individual completes their own work. One submission per person.
To participate, print the form below or pick one up at the library. Submit this form to your local public library or the New Hampshire State Library (mail or e-mail) by Sept 6, 2024.
Prize drawings held September 16, 2024.
List of prizes:
1 & 2 NH State Library: CSLP Adventure Begins At Your Library tote bag, large t-shirt and misc CSLP merchandise
Canterbury Shaker Village: Family membership to the Canterbury Shaker Village (good for 2 adults, 2 kids, and lasts a year from start date).
Children's Museum of New Hampshire: Passes
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center: Passes, mug, astronaut ice-cream
New Hampshire Audubon: 1 Year Membership
New Hampshire Environmental Educators (NHEE): Individual Membership to NHEE
New Hampshire Farm Museum: 1 free tote bag for challenge participants visiting
New Hampshire Historical Society: John Stark Bobblehead
Newfound Lake Region Association: Gift certificate (2025 season)to do one of our EcoTours on Newfound Lake.
Squam Lakes Association: 2 canoe/kayak rentals (full day).
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center: 4 Free Trail Passes
Brought to you by the NH State Library and it's partners as part of the 2024 Statewide Summer Reading Program: Adventure Begins at Your Library!
The 2024 NH Adventure Challenge runs from June 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
Complete 1 activity from each of the 4 categories listed on the form. Bonus category earns 1 extra prize entry with completed challenge. Proof of challenge completion is by photo or signature of participating organizational staff. Each person must complete their own challenge form to be eligible for the prize drawings. There are no age requirements as long as each individual completes their own work. One submission per person.
To participate, print the form below or pick one up at the library. Submit this form to your local public library or the New Hampshire State Library (mail or e-mail) by Sept 6, 2024.
Prize drawings held September 16, 2024.
List of prizes:
1 & 2 NH State Library: CSLP Adventure Begins At Your Library tote bag, large t-shirt and misc CSLP merchandise
Canterbury Shaker Village: Family membership to the Canterbury Shaker Village (good for 2 adults, 2 kids, and lasts a year from start date).
Children's Museum of New Hampshire: Passes
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center: Passes, mug, astronaut ice-cream
New Hampshire Audubon: 1 Year Membership
New Hampshire Environmental Educators (NHEE): Individual Membership to NHEE
New Hampshire Farm Museum: 1 free tote bag for challenge participants visiting
New Hampshire Historical Society: John Stark Bobblehead
Newfound Lake Region Association: Gift certificate (2025 season)to do one of our EcoTours on Newfound Lake.
Squam Lakes Association: 2 canoe/kayak rentals (full day).
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center: 4 Free Trail Passes