Dog sledding in New Hampshire is a great winter adventure

For everyone who has commanded their mutt to ‘Mush’ only to get a bored look in return this is your opportunity to take a canine thrill ride. Not only will you get an actual ride, which is not as easy as it looks in the movies, but you’ll learn about the dogs, sleds and other details from the musher.

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Bear Brook State Park

Off Route 28 Allenstown, NH 03275 Phone: 603-485-9874

This park is set on 9,600 acres, amid lakes, hills and forest. Visitors will find hiking trails, play areas, archery ranges, a nature center, and museums dedicated to camping, snowmobiling and the Civilian Conservation Corps. There are hunting areas, fishing in streams and ponds, mountain biking trails, nature programs, boating, a beach and canoeing. Wintertime offers cross-country ski trails, snowmobile trails, and dog-sledding. A public campsite is available.