SKIJORING at Telemark Inn (Mason Township, Maine) Man’s best friend becomes a child’s turbocharged tow. That’s one way to describe the dog-powered ski adventure called skijoring. Harnessed to a dog with a bungee line, kids can speed through the woods. “The beauty of skijoring is that it’s a fusion between your dog, a love for dogs, and skiing,’’ said Steve Crone, Telemark Inn co-owner and skijoring instructor. Equipment (harnesses and bungee line) is provided. Customers supply Nordic ski equipment with the option to use their own dogs or the inn’s Alaskan huskies. There is no age limit, but comfort on Nordic equipment makes for a better experience. Prices start at $150for a three-hour session, reservations required.591 Kings Highway, 207-836-2703,www.newenglanddogsledding.com/skijoring
New England FALCONRY (Hadley) What’s old is new again in the ancient art of training raptors to fly, hunt, and return. “The thing people are really coming for is that close-up experience with the bird, to have the experience of flying the bird,’’ said Chris Davis, master falconer. “There may be some nervousness for kids, but once they get their gumption up and do it, it’s a great experience.’’ Davis, founder and director of New England Falconry, recommends the 45-minute introductory session. Children 5 and older will handle and fly a trained Harris hawk and learn about the bird. Younger children are welcome as observers. $65 per participant, $15 per nonparticipant.115 River Drive, 413-259-1466, www.newenglandfalconry.com
