Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Nature Economy

wooden benches being contructed on the town common
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
Old stone railroad bridge over a stream in Barrington near the new library.
Data Points, Plans, and Pathways: Barrington’s Vision for the Future
If you have ever driven on route 125 in southern New Hampshire, chances are you’ve passed through the Town of Barrington. But while some see Barringto... Learn More
lambs and ewes in a wooden pen
The NH Food and Agriculture Strategic Plan Brings Together Stakeholders on May 21st in Loudon
What is needed to strengthen the viability of New Hampshire’s farms and food systems in today’s modern world? This is one of the big, timely questions... Learn More
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Engagement Efforts Support Wildlife Action Plan Update
New Hampshire’s Wildlife are significant features of community culture and contribute to our state’s identity and economic vitality. Throughout the Fa... Learn More