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Remembering Ed and Murray Clark

Edward M. Clark 1924- 2009
W. Murray Clark 1927-2010

The Clark Family announces with regret the passing of Edward M. Clark and W. Murray Clark, co-owners of Clark's Trading Post.

With vision, hard work and Yankee ingenuity, the brothers transformed a roadside attraction into the popular tourist destination it is today.

They leave behind a family dedicated to continuing the tradition of "Gold Standard Entertainment" for generations to come.

Read more about Ed and Murray...

Nation's First Dedicated Segway© Ride Opens at Clarks!

Construction is now completed on the nation's first dedicated Segway Ride at Clark's Trading Post, the well-known family entertainment complex in Lincoln, New Hampshire. Officially open in June 2009, "Wolfie's White Mountain Wheelin' Segway Park" features over 450 feet of attractively laid out and landscaped track together with a training area where guests (subject to height/weight limits) have the opportunity to try out the exciting Segway i2 Human Transporter under the watchful training of Segway qualified instructors.

Upon completing a brief but thorough training session and wearing a mandatory helmet, qualified guests have the opportunity to "solo" out along the prepared trails for a five-minute excursion. The ride will operate continuously throughout the day and is included in the general admission price. For most folks, this will be their first opportunity to experience a Segway. It's an exciting addition to the Clark's Trading Post collection of outstanding attractions.

"We are excited to team up with Segway of Northern New England in Concord, NH on this project and are working hard to train our staff and even Echo the bear, to operate the new Segways" said Maureen Clark, head bear keeper at Clark's Trading Post. "Echo took to her Segway right away and just needs some practice to perfect her technique so she can ride it in the Bear Show". "They really are so easy to ride that even a Bear can do it," quipped Maureen, quickly adding, "Bears are really smart anyway and are capable of all kinds of things both here and in the wild".

Segways are built right here in Bedford, NH making for a most appropriate in-state connection. Come join us for the new Segway ride and Segway Safari tours and prepare yourself for an exciting experience with the newest form of wheeled transportation right alongside our authentic wood-fired, steam powered train - what a contrast!

Segway Safari now Available

Having wet their appetite for two wheeled self-balancing "gliding" as "seggers" like to call it, guests (15 years and up) will be able to sign up and take a 45 minute Segway Parade"Segway Safari" guided tour to "Wolfman's Territory". This tour utilizes the radical "off-road" Segway X2, complete with knobby tires. The tour departs the "Segway Station" within the Trading Post grounds, taking a circuitous route behind the scenes out of the park and briefly onto the streets of Lincoln before plunging into the woods and trails of "Wolfman's Territory".

This 45 minute excursion can accommodate 6 riders plus guide will include a confrontation with the legendary curmudgeon of the woods and a narrated tour of his domain with stops at his "Unobtainium" mine and other sites usually only seen from the comfort and security of the White Mountain Central Railroad steam train.

The tour costs $25 per person and requires each participant to sign a release, participate in the training session, wear a helmet and purchase a general admission ticket for entry into Clark's Trading Post.

Back by Popular Demand

Clark's is excited to announce that the Yandong Chinese Acrobatic Troupe will return for their third season. Live and direct from the Far East, these talented entertainers will amaze and delight you with their astonishing acrobatic antics in the covered performance ring.

Catch the troupe June 22nd through September 3rd 2012. See the schedule for specific dates and show times!

Clark's Trading Post Mid-Week Foliage Special!

September 17th through October 14th, 2012, Clark's will open their grounds from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Arrive early and browse our five museum buildings and visit Merlin's Mystical Mansion. Enjoy the Bear Show at 1pm followed by the Train Ride chased by Wolfman!

Be sure to save time for lunch and tax free shopping in our Gift Shops. All this for just $14 for ages 4 to 64 and senior citizens are only $13.

The New Winter Habitat for the Clark's Bears is complete!

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best possible care and conditions for our black bears, we are pleased to announce that the finishing touches on new winter quarters for the bears have been completed.

The new spacious accommodations will house the bears, off public display, when they are not performing in the famous Clark's Bear Show.

Clark's Trading Post has been picked by the editors of Yankee Magazine's Travel Guide to New England as best of the region!

Clark's was included among regional restaurants, lodging, attractions, museums and shops that, according to the travel experts at Yankee Magazine's Travel Guide, are not to be missed!

Clark's Trading Post
110 Daniel Webster Highway
PO Box 1
Lincoln, NH 03251
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