Flume Gorge
A trip into the Flume begins and ends at the Flume Visitor's Center, framed by a spectacular vista of Mount Liberty and Mount Flume. Groups can choose to go straight through the gorge or do a two mile loop. The boardwalk allows for close inspection of flowers, ferns and mosses. Sites include a picturesque covered bridge built in 1886, one of the oldest in the state; the roaring Avalanche Falls, a 45 foot waterfall formed during the great storm of 1883; Liberty Gorge, a beautiful cascading mountain stream; a deep basin in the Pemigewasset River formed at the end of the Ice Age and more.
supports classroom learning in:
Science, Physical Education.
topics covered:
Biology, Climate, Earth Science, Geology, Hiking, Native Americans, Natural History, Plants.
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Phone: 603-745-8391
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Flume Gorge
Flume Gorge is a natural gorge that extends 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty with Conway granite walls that rise to a height of 70 to 90 feet spaced 12 to 20 feet apart. The formation of the Flume began nearly 200 million years ago in Jurassic times. Conway granite that was deeply buried molten rock cooled and fractured. Dikes of basalt that came from deep within the Earth were forced up along the fractures. The overlying rock and basalt dikes eroded away creating a deepening valley where the gorge is now.
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Hrs: Daily 8:30AM - 5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
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Flume Gorge
A trip into the Flume begins and ends at the Flume Visitor's Center, framed by a spectacular vista of Mount Liberty and Mount Flume. Groups can choose to go straight through the gorge or do a two mile loop. The boardwalk allows for close inspection of flowers, ferns and mosses. Sites include a picturesque covered bridge built in 1886, one of the oldest in the state; the roaring Avalanche Falls, a 45 foot waterfall formed during the great storm of 1883; Liberty Gorge, a beautiful cascading mountain stream; a deep basin in the Pemigewasset River formed at the end of the Ice Age and more.
supports scout badges in:
Science, Physical Education.
topics covered:
Biology, Climate, Earth Science, Geology, Hiking, Native Americans, Natural History, Plants.
contact info
Phone: 603-745-8391
INFO
ABOUT
Flume Gorge
Flume Gorge is a natural gorge that extends 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty with Conway granite walls that rise to a height of 70 to 90 feet spaced 12 to 20 feet apart. The formation of the Flume began nearly 200 million years ago in Jurassic times. Conway granite that was deeply buried molten rock cooled and fractured. Dikes of basalt that came from deep within the Earth were forced up along the fractures. The overlying rock and basalt dikes eroded away creating a deepening valley where the gorge is now.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 8:30AM - 5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>
Flume Gorge
A trip into the Flume begins and ends at the Flume Visitor's Center, framed by a spectacular vista of Mount Liberty and Mount Flume. Groups can choose to go straight through the gorge or do a two mile loop. The boardwalk allows for close inspection of flowers, ferns and mosses. Sites include a picturesque covered bridge built in 1886, one of the oldest in the state; the roaring Avalanche Falls, a 45 foot waterfall formed during the great storm of 1883; Liberty Gorge, a beautiful cascading mountain stream; a deep basin in the Pemigewasset River formed at the end of the Ice Age and more.
topics covered:
Biology, Climate, Earth Science, Geology, Hiking, Native Americans, Natural History, Plants.
contact info
Phone: 603-745-8391
INFO
ABOUT
Flume Gorge
Flume Gorge is a natural gorge that extends 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty with Conway granite walls that rise to a height of 70 to 90 feet spaced 12 to 20 feet apart. The formation of the Flume began nearly 200 million years ago in Jurassic times. Conway granite that was deeply buried molten rock cooled and fractured. Dikes of basalt that came from deep within the Earth were forced up along the fractures. The overlying rock and basalt dikes eroded away creating a deepening valley where the gorge is now.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 8:30AM - 5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>
Flume Gorge
A trip into the Flume begins and ends at the Flume Visitor's Center, framed by a spectacular vista of Mount Liberty and Mount Flume. Groups can choose to go straight through the gorge or do a two mile loop. The boardwalk allows for close inspection of flowers, ferns and mosses. Sites include a picturesque covered bridge built in 1886, one of the oldest in the state; the roaring Avalanch Falls, a 45 foot waterfall formed during the great storm of 1883; Liberty Gorge, a beautiful cascading mountain stream; a deep basin in the Pemigewasset River formed at the end of the Ice Age and more.
supports classroom learning in:
Science, Physical Education.
topics covered:
Biology, Climate, Earth Science, Geology, Hiking, Native Americans, Natural History, Plants.
contact info
Phone: 603-745-8391
INFO
ABOUT
Flume Gorge
Flume Gorge is a natural gorge that extends 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty with Conway granite walls that rise to a height of 70 to 90 feet spaced 12 to 20 feet apart. The formation of the Flume began nearly 200 million years ago in Jurassic times. Conway granite that was deeply buried molten rock cooled and fractured. Dikes of basalt that came from deep within the Earth were forced up along the fractures. The overlying rock and basalt dikes eroded away creating a deepening valley where the gorge is now.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 8:30AM - 5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>