Alpine Adventures is one of the top spots for outdoor excitement in the White Mountains. Known for having the first zip-line canopy tour in New England, they offer several zip-line courses that take you high above the treetops with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. For an even more adventurous experience, visitors can try their thrilling off-road tours, which use military-grade Pinzgauer vehicles to navigate rugged terrain. In addition, the Thrillsville Aerial Park is perfect for those looking to challenge themselves with climbing walls, obstacle courses, and the BigAirBag Stuntzone, where you can take daring jumps.

Also located nearby Ferndale is the Sardis Raptor Center. They host educational programs that provide viewers with the rare opportunity to see a variety of magnificent birds up close. Learn about their habitats, their roles in the environment and much more. Since their inception, the programs have gained enormous popularity in fairs, private and public schools systems and colleges, all over Washington.

It has always been in mankind's nature to explore his surroundings, and even though he has traded walking through treacherous terrain for a ride on the open road, that spirit remains strong. The Kancamagus Highway, or "The Kanc," is a 34.5-mile stretch of scenic highway along State Route 112 from Lincoln to Conway that takes you through White Mountain National Forest.