AMC Outdoor Explorations are a terrific way for you to try something new or brush up on your skills. Best of all, our daily and weekend Explorations are free for our guests — simply show up and learn!

Daily Walk-On Explorations
Highland Center
Joe Dodge Lodge

Weekend Walk-On Explorations
Highland Center
Joe Dodge Lodge

New! Cardigan Lodge Daily Programs

Daily Walk-On Explorations

Highland Center

• Highland Center Daily Explorations — November 1, 2009-May 31, 2010
  Snowshoe Hikes, Animal Tracking, Winter Gear Talks, Nordic Ski Tours, Maple Sugaring (February-March), GPS Orienteering, Camp Kitchen 101, Green Technology Tour, Nighttime Sights and Sounds Walk, Stargazing, and more!
  
  New! Customize your adventure with our Adventure Guide staff and select the time and program that works best for you.
  
  
• Highland Center Daily Explorations — June 1 -October 11, 2010
  Hikes, Animal Tracking Walks, Gear Talks, GPS Orienteering, Camp Kitchen 101, Green Technology Tour, Firemaking, HikeSafe, and more!
  
  

Joe Dodge Lodge

• Joe Dodge Lodge/Pinkham Notch Daily Explorations—September-October 2010
  Backcountry Skills Clinics, Walks and Hikes,Table Talks, Evening Programs, and more!
  
  Programs are offered throughout the day, and schedule and topics vary by week.
  
  

Weekend Walk-On Explorations

Highland Center

• Highland Center Weekend Explorations—November 1, 2009-May 31, 2010
  Longer Hikes, Nordic Ski Clinics, Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong, Saturday Apres Adventure Socials with hors d'ouevres, beverages, and fun activities, featured evening speakers, Alpine Eco Snowshoe Tours at Bretton Woods (Sundays), and more!
  
  
• Highland Center Weekend Explorations—June 1- October 11, 2010
  Longer Hikes, Kids' Games and Activities, Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong, Saturday Apres Adventure Socials with hors d'ouevres, beverages, and fun activities, featured evening speakers, and more!
  
  On Saturdays, guests can also choose from a set of fee-based massage options from licensed masseuse Pamela Alberts. Learn more >>
  

Joe Dodge Lodge

• Joe Dodge Lodge/Pinkham Notch Weekend Explorations— starting June 19, 2010
  Backcountry clinics, table talks, and evening programs (Saturdays). Backcountry clinics and table talks (Sundays).
  
  
• Joe Dodge Lodge/Pinkham Notch Weekend Explorations - July through Labor Day
  Backcountry clinics, table talks, and evening programs (Friday - Monday). 9am guided naturalist hikes (Saturdays in July and August).
  
  Programs are offered throughout the day, and schedule and topics vary by week.

New! Cardigan Lodge Naturalist Programs
Daily June 28- September 6

New this summer, we'll be offering daily naturalist programs with AMC staff — making every day at Cardigan a fun family adventure. Guided programs will vary daily and may include pond studies; guided hikes to nearby waterfalls, beaver ponds, and up Mt. Cardigan; star walks; special guest speakers; camp fires; and more!

For an additional fee families may also enjoy visiting our nearby partners. Take a day trip to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, go canoeing on Newfound Lake, or float down the Pemigewasset River.

Daily/Weekend programs may vary based on weather and local conditions. Free use of L.L. Bean gear room available at Highland Lodge.