Explore the Appalachian Mountains at a discount

By Associated Press Published: Sep 8, 2009 at 11:32 AM PST

BOSTON (AP) - The Appalachian Mountain Club is offering an all-inclusive two-for-one lodging deal for children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult.

The discount is available at all five of the AMC's northern New England lodges in New Hampshire and Maine.
 
AMC facilities in New Hampshire's White Mountains are the Highland Lodge and the Joe Dodge Lodge, in addition to the Cardigan Lodge at the base of Mount Cardigan. At the Highland Lodge, the L.L. Bean gear room offers free loaner outdoor clothing and equipment, from hiking boots to fleece jackets.
 
In Maine, AMC guests can stay in the Medawisla Wilderness Lodge and Cabins or the Little Lyford Lodge and Cabins, all in the Moosehead Lake region. Canoes and kayaks are available free for guest use.
 
Other free programs offered at AMC's White Mountain lodges include guided hikes and lectures and activities like GPS orienteering.
Families have a choice of private rooms with private or shared bath at New Hampshire lodges and private cabins with private or shared bath in Maine.
 
The AMC's children's 2-for-1 discount is available at the Highland and Joe Dodge lodges through Dec. 25, excluding Nov. 26-29; at the Cardigan, through Oct. 24; and at the Maine wilderness lodges, through Oct. 31.
 
Rates vary by location, for non-members starting at $67 per person, per night for adults and $43 for kids 12 and under, with the second child free. All-inclusive rates include breakfast and family-style dinner with other guests at all lodges, plus trail lunch at Cardigan Lodge and Maine Wilderness Lodges. Only one discount is offered per reservation. For reservations, call 603-466-2727. Details at http://www.outdoors.org/lodging.
 
The Maine lodges are also offering a three-night "Maine Woods Discovery" package, Sunday-Friday, through Oct. 10, for $366, plus taxes, for non-members ($318 for AMC members), including private cabin accommodations, dinner, breakfast, and trail lunch. L.L. Bean fly rod rentals are available. For reservations, call 603-466-2727. Details at http://www.outdoors.org/mainelodges.
The organization offers an online Fall Planning Guide as well at http://www.outdoors.org/fallguide.
 
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