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Tips for a great autumn hike far from the madding crowd.

Credit Annie Ropeik / NHPR Seacoast tourism and business leaders want federal officials to approve more foreign visa workers and economic aid to support what they hope will be a busy summer on the tail end of the pandemic. They spoke at a roundtable Monday in Hampton Beach with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. Raimondo, the former governor of Rhode Island, was on her first official trip as U.S. Commerce Secretary. She asked what the Seacoast wants out...

Imagine how many people are hiking all over New Hampshire on any given day. This is a wonderful and miraculous state. Hiking guidebooks are constantly being improved as well, as new editions come out. This is true of the newly published “AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide, 5th Edition,” compiled and edited by Ken MacGray with Steve Smith. MacGray is author of the highly popular “New Hampshire’s 52 with a View, a Hiker’s Guide.” Steve Smith, owner of the Mountai...

Looking for a Great Hike? Try Mt. Major for Astounding Views In order to manage my depression, I try to get outside and take in nature just about any way I can.  Be it the beach or a hike.  Everyone loves hiking in the warmer weather, but I enjoy the quiet solitude of a winter hike, weather permitting. It was a perfect day last Sunday.  I was once told by a hiking guide that there is no bad weather, just wrong clothes. I dressed in layers, made sure I had enough water and a thermos of coffee...

New Hampshire Hiking Trail Was Named One of the Best in the World Like many people, I have gained a whole new appreciation for the great outdoors since the pandemic. I recently started dipping my toes in the hiking pond and so far, I am a huge fan. There is nothing like the feeling of accomplishment that washes over you when you finally reach the peak of a mountain. So far, I have hiked Rattlesnake Mountain and Mount Major in New Hampshire and The Beehive Trail and Precipice Trail in Acadia. If...

Finding the perfect beginner-level hike this winter Check out these Granite State trails Share Updated: 12:42 PM EST Dec 24, 2020 Check out these Granite State trails Share Updated: 12:42 PM EST Dec 24, 2020 Hide Transcript Check out these Granite State trails Share Updated: 12:42 PM EST Dec 24, 2020 Hiking in the winter can be no easy task, especially without proper equipment and preparedness. Though beginner hikers have options to explore Granite State trail...