Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Nature Economy

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
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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
A downtown traffic intersection with tree-lined street, brick commercial buildings and an old brick church.
Enhancing Downtown Vitality: UNH Extension’s First Impressions Program
Vibrant downtowns serve as the heart of communities, offering social gathering spaces, economic opportunities, and a sense of place for the people who... Learn More
Shannon Rogers
UNH's Excellence in Public Service Award Presented to Shannon Rogers
Shannon Rogers, an inspiring state specialist and Extension associate professor at UNH, has been honored with the 2024 Award for Excellence in Public ... Learn More
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UNH Extension Goes (Almost) Undercover as Tourists in West Virginia
Curious how rural communities build thriving tourism and recreation economies? A multi-state research collaboration, including UNH Extension and partn... Learn More
Three young people with backpacks stand on a mountain top over looking Lake Winnipesaukee
Connecting the Dots
UNH researchers team up with communities to improve regional trail networks
To address issues and facilitate collaborative solutions, UNH faculty, graduate students, Extension staff and external partners joined forces in 2023 ... Learn More
View of Lake Sunapee on a sunny day
Workshop Presentations: Landscaping for Water Quality 2024
On April 30 and May 2, 2024, landscaping professionals, watershed organization members, and community leaders responsible for managing land and water ... Learn More
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Collaborative Learning for Trail and Outdoor Recreation Organizations
Every year in New Hampshire, a wide variety of trail and recreation groups across the state are working hard to build, maintain, and improve recreatio... Learn More
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What do Planning and Zoning Boards Do?
OPD has the Answer.
Wading through the regulatory framework of what communities can and cannot do, and staying on top of recent trends and growth pressures can seem daunt... Learn More