The Unique Day Trip To Beaver Brook In New Hampshire Is A Must-Do

Exploring New Hampshire never gets boring. In fact, there’s always something new for us to discover, even at places we’ve already visited. Beaver Brook in New Hampshire, an environmental center that sits on 2,100 picturesque acres, is one of those places. No matter how many times you visit this unique day trip destination, you’re likely to uncover something new.

Beaver Brook in Hollis welcomes guests to explore its beautiful grounds, dotted with blossoming gardens and scenic hiking trails, all year around.

In fact, if you’re a fan of natural beauty, you’ll probably want to make a point of visiting Beaver Brook at least once in each season.

The sprawling grounds boast forty miles of hiking trails, 30 of which are mapped. The environmental center even hosts fun challenges. You might want to see if you can hike all of the mapped trails, for example, from the first to the last day of winter.

Even if you don’t participate in one of the challenges, you’ll still have plenty to explore – and for free – on your own. In the winter, slip on your skis for a bit of cross-country skiing, or go snowshoeing.

If you prefer to hike, start with such pretty trails as the Wildlife Pond Loop. You’ll cross a picturesque footbridge and pass lush scenery.

Beaver Brook also encourages “Forest Bathing,” where you stroll through or sit in the woods to connect with nature. Relax in the seat at Shade Garden, or reflect quietly in the pollinator garden, for example.

Maple Hill Gardens are also part of Beaver Brook. The 13-themed gardens offer something for everyone – from meandering along a breathtaking wildflower trail to watching the kiddos play in the natural play area.

Admission to Beaver Brook is free. Keep an eye on the website and Facebook, too, for upcoming events and educational programs that are held throughout the year.

Learn about all of the offerings at Beaver Brook on the official website of Beaver Brook Association. Or, go here for Facebook.

Have you been to Beaver Brook in New Hampshire? What was your favorite part of your visit? Share your experience in the comments! For more fun exploring New Hampshire, here are 12 fun day trips, one for each month of the year.