This Family-Friendly Park In New Hampshire Has A Wildlife Park, Botanical Garden, Hiking Trails And More
By Michelle|Published June 04, 2022
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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One of our favorite ways to enjoy the state is by getting outside. Hiking trails, lake swims and camping are all great ways to do it. If the family is along for the adventure you’ll want to make sure to choose a spot that offers a variety of activities to make sure everyone is happy. This family-friendly park in New Hampshire is the perfect choice!
New Hampshire offers a ton to do, but it's not always easy to find something that appeals to everyone. That's why we love visiting the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness.
This place has it all! There are three different walking and hiking trails ranging in length from .3 miles to one full mile. Each one meanders through open meadows and forest for some of the best views in the area.
This is also where you'll find Kirkwood Gardens, a great place to take in local plants and flowers. This beautiful spot attracts tons of butterflies, so it's also the perfect place for those who love those fluttering friends.
The trail is about three-quarters of a mile and heads through meadows, forests, and marshes on a comfortable gravel path. Along the way visitors will see native wildlife with exhibits and explanations. This is a great place for animal lovers to learn all about the local wildlife.
The boardwalk trail is simple to navigate and makes seeing everything easy. We also like that the exhibit trail is accessible with an ADA Recreational standard grade of 1 in 12. Difficult areas are the result of any loose gravel. But most of the area is packed gravel.
There's lots to see on land, but if you're a water lover there's something for you, too! The nature center also offers 90-minute guided tours on beautiful Squam Lake.
Best of all, this place is family-friendly. Both kids and adults will enjoy all the things to experience and see here, which is why we think it's a great option for your bucket list!
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is open every day between early May and early November from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The last admission is at 3:30 p.m. You can learn more about all the fun things you can do as well as the current cost of admission by checking out their website. You can also follow them on Facebook. They can be reached on 603-968-7194.
