Fri 2 May 2008
80th Anniversary of Clarks Trading Post
Posted by Steve under NH Businesses
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The White mountains longest running attraction, started as “Ed Clark’s Eskimo Sled Dog Ranch” The original Trading Post still offers souvenirs, but the main attraction is the Bear Show. The White Mountain Railroad offers rides to the guests as they travel through Wolfman’s turf, visitors get a healthy dose of scare tactics from the dirty mountain man. The conductor instructs the passengers to point at the Wolfman and yell scram you old goat, but he comes back for every ride on the hour. Other attractions (all included in the price of admission) are Merlin’s Mansion, The Tuttle Rustic house, The Blaster Boats, the Old Man climbing Wall and several museums featuring a collection of fire trucks, antique cars and the Clark family’s collectables.
One of my favorite things to do is select a costume at the Kilburn Photo Parlor, and get my picture taken in an old fashion scene. Several choices are available for food, from snacks, ice cream as well as a full lunch menu.
It has been a family tradition of mine since my son was born, to see the bears, get our picture taken and shout at the wolfman while we ride the Railroad.
