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An ambitious five-year project is underway to overhaul every foot of the Franconia Ridge trail, preserving and protecting it from the pressures of heavy use and extreme weather.

CAMPTON, N.H. — Hikers planning a climb of the historic Franconia Ridge Loop Trail this summer should be aware that restoration work has begun on the historic 11.4-mile loop.

One of New Hampshire’s most-used travel routes will start to undergo some serious work this summer – and we’re not talking about I-93.The Franconia Ridge loop series of trails in Franconia Notch, often recognized as one of the world’s greatest day...

Managers at Franconia Notch State Park and Acadia National Park expand parking and shuttles to deal with busy hiking destinations.

As inexperienced hikers hit the trails, there has been an increase in search and rescue missions. Who should be accountable to pay?

The coronavirus pandemic sent a surge of inexperienced hikers into the wilderness. Many ran into trouble. Now states are looking to bill them for costly search and rescue operations.

The coronavirus pandemic sent a surge of inexperienced hikers into the wilderness. Many ran into trouble. Now states are looking to bill them for costly search and rescue operations.

On Feb. 10, 2008, James Osborne and Fred Fredrickson, employees of Concord Coach in Concord, hiked up the Falling Waters Trail toward Little Haystack in the Franconia Range. They intended