Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Nature Economy

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Workshop Presentations: Landscaping for Water Quality 2026
The 2026 Landscaping for Water Quality Workshop brought together landscaping professionals, watershed groups, and community leaders on March 25–26 in ... Learn More
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From Plans to Progress
Signs, Programming, and the Unfolding Story of Barrington’s Town Center
Six months after completing UNH Extension’s Downtowns & Trails program, the Town of Barrington is moving from planning to implementation. New amenitie... Learn More
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Grant Writing Resources from UNH Extension
When you hear the words “grant writing” or “fundraising,” what comes to mind for you? For many people, it’s thoughts of trepidation. If you feel this ... Learn More
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Barrington Town Center Day brings together the local economy and the outdoors
Barrington’s Town Center Day marked a vibrant start to autumn, bringing residents together for a walkable celebration of community, connection, and vi... Learn More
Shannon Rogers, wearing a red life vest, padding a canoe on Lake Winnipesaukee
Paddling Together: Lakes, Tourism, and Balancing Uses
During the NETtra Tourism Conference in Meredith, UNH Extension hosted a mobile workshop at the Squam Lakes Association in Holderness, NH, where parti... Learn More
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Exploring Collaboration and Resilience
NETtra Tourism Conference Insights
Attending the NETtra conference was a powerful reminder of how dynamic and collaborative the tourism and outdoor recreation fields have become. From r... Learn More
Cecelia Martinez
Finding Agritourism Inspiration
A Student’s Reflections from the 2025 NETtra Tourism Conference
Sophomore Cecilia Martinez shares a heartfelt reflection on attending the 2025 NETtra Tourism Conference in Meredith, NH, where she found both profess... Learn More
Stevens Mill renovation circa 2024
Ten Years Later: Uncovering Lessons from Franklin’s Story of Revitalization
Once a struggling mill town, Franklin, New Hampshire has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, thanks in large part to the Frank... Learn More
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UNH Cooperative Extension Celebrates "New Hampshire Outdoor Industry Day"
On June 10, members of the UNH Cooperative Extension Community and Economic Development (CED) team joined colleagues from UNH’s Department of Recreati... Learn More
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Upper Valley Hosts West Virginia Partners in Tourism Exchange
As part of a collaborative, multi-state project to explore how rural communities can develop thriving tourism and recreation economies, the University... Learn More