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GUIDE play After a brisk day outside, warm up by the fireplace at Ocean House. Call of the Wild MAKE THE WILDERNESS YOUR PERSONAL PLAYGROUND WITH THESE ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES. BY SARA CRAVATTS Chatham Bars Inn Cast your line on the Star Fish, the Inn's 52-foot sportfishing boat, which accommodates up to six people. An onboard recording system films your day at sea and captures the priceless moment of reeling in your big catch. Gather a group of friends for a private dinner afterward in the 14-seat wine cellar and eat your freshly caught fish, prepared by the hotel's chef. 297 Shore Road, Chatham, 508-945-0096; chathambarsinn.com Ocean House Try your luck with tying and flying at an onshore fly-fishing class under the guidance of pro fisherman Ed Lombardo. If you would rather explore the open sea, Ocean House also offers private charters, from which you can fish for striped bass, bluefish, bonito, and little tunny. After a day on the water, sample Ocean House's award-winning cuisine with a prix-fixe dinner at the Chef's Counter. 1 Bluff Ave., Watch Hill, RI, 401-584-7000; oceanhouseri.com Equinox Resort Head to Vermont to enjoy a day (or two) of shooting using the aptly named Churchill method. Students at the Orvis Shooting School at the resort are grouped together based on their experience. You will receive a custom gun fitting, ear and eye protection, and hands-on instruction to help 142 you hit as many clay targets as possible. Individual and group lessons are available through October 19. 3567 Main St., Route 7A, Manchester Village, VT, 800-362-4747; equinoxresort.com five miles of trails and the remote Little Elmore Lake. Guests can enjoy quality time with the dogs and hot chocolate after their breathtaking ride. 7412 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT, 888-478-6938; stowemountainlodge.com Omni Mount Washington Resort Wequassett Resort & Golf Club Take adventure to new heights with the help of the resort's Activities Concierge, who can direct guests to adventures such as the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, a thrilling trip above the forest floor. Zip lines, suspension bridges, and hiking trails make for one of the longest canopy tours in New England. 310 Mt. Washington Hotel Road, Bretton Woods, NH, 603-2781000; omnihotels.com Take advantage of Chatham's rich waters and have the resort arrange for you to handpick the best seafood for your dinner, prepared by Executive Chef James Hackney. With the Sea to Platter experience you'll head to Chatham's fish pier to select a fresh catch that the chef will cook for you at Twenty-Eight Atlantic. There is also the option to head out to sea and hook your own fish. Time your stay with Oysterfest, which takes place in Wellfleet on October 19 and 20. 2173 Route 28, Harwich, MA, 508-432-5400; wequassett.com Rabbit Hill Inn Take a two-hour guided snowmobile tour through the area's beautifully maintained forest. Tours begin in Danville and lead to the lookout in Walden before returning, offering stunning views of the snow-covered scenery. Head back to the Inn for a formal dinner of modern American cuisine. 48 Lower Waterford Road, Lower Waterford, VT, 802-7485168; rabbithillinn.com Stowe Mountain Lodge Explore the area's pristine terrain on a dogsled ride. The lodge offers hourlong rides that traverse Woodstock Inn & Resort Enjoy Woodstock's nearby snowy outdoor activities like ice fishing, snowshoeing, and downhill skiing, guided by Great River Outfitters. The Inn's Nordic Center provides more than 30 kilometers of groomed trails for exploration, and Suicide Six mountain boasts ski trails ranging from beginner to advanced. 14 The Green, Woodstock, VT, 888-338-2745; woodstockinn.com BC UP IN SMOKE Wequassett Resort's John Guerra tops off a day in the outdoors with a great cigar. After a day exploring, relax with a cigar while taking in views of Pleasant Bay. Wequassett offers more than 15 types of fine cigars in Thoreau's tavern, including selections from Arturo Fuente and Macanudo. John Guerra, food and beverage director at Wequassett, chooses cigars based on their quality and rarity. The menu is impressive enough for connoisseurs while being approachable for novices. Bring out the flavors in your cigar by pairing it with a port, cognac, brandy, or single-malt Scotch. Thoreau's cigar lounge in Wequassett. BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 142_BC_TG_Play_LateFall13.indd 142 9/16/13 5:59 PM