Downtowns & Trails

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Supporting Outdoor Recreation Conversations and Connections
The First Central New Hampshire Trails Roundtable
From rail trails and snowmobile routes to mountain bike singletracks, Central New Hampshire is fortunate to have a growing number of established publi... Learn More
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Keene Undertakes Study to Better Connect Trails with Downtown
UNH Extension’s Downtowns & Trails program helps communities utilize the natural and built world
NH Extension Community and Economic Development staff are available to help communities understand areas of improvement through the Downtowns & Trails... Learn More
Researching the Economic Impact of Rail Trails During the Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have taken advantage of spending time outside of the office and have looked towards the outdoors to find way... Learn More
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Day Trip Idea: Explore Littleton and Franconia Using Trailside Services
Trailside Services connects trail users with local businesses and attractions
Trailside Services connects trail users with local businesses and attractions Learn More
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On the Trail and Looking for a Nearby Gear Shop, Brewery or Museum? There's a Website for That.
Trail Finder website launches new feature to help stimulate local economies in New Hampshire and Vermont
Trail Finder website launches new feature to help stimulate local economies in New Hampshire and Vermont Learn More
Dispatches from New Hampshire rail trails-Learning how residents and visitors value our state-owned rail trails
Written by Catherine Taylor, Environmental and Resource Economics Undergraduate
Written by Catherine Taylor, Environmental and Resource Economics Undergraduate Learn More
Helping communities highlight trailside businesses and attractions for economic recovery and resiliency
New initiative seeks to connect businesses and services with trail users
New initiative seeks to connect businesses and services with trail users Learn More
The World Economic Forum-What it Means for Our Local Economies
The 50th World Economic Forum took place January 21-24, 2020 in Davos, Switzerland.  This year’s meeting theme was very relevant for our communit... Learn More
More Nature Economy Reads for the New Year
Last week I shared a few of my favorite nature economy reads.  Because there are so many good books out there on the benefits we all receive from... Learn More
Nature Economy Reads for the New Year
If you are like me, then there is nothing better than starting off the new year with a pile of good books.  2020 is shaping up to be a time when ... Learn More