Outdoor Recreation

vendor booth at New England Coffee Festival
The New England Coffee Festival Celebrates Laconia, Coffee, and the Great Outdoors for its Second Year
After a fun and enriching first year that was estimated to have attracted 5,000 attendees and visitors, the New England Coffee Festival (NECF) will be... Learn More
room full of roundtable attendees
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
Boats on the water with people and trees in the foreground
Outdoor Recreation Impacts on Community and Economy during COVID-19
One year into the pandemic and many of us have taken to nature for solace, fitness, and safer socialization. Overall, there were 2.2% more people acti... 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
Photo collage of person snowhoeing with dog, bicycle and person pouring beer
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
Person biking, people sitting on bench, stroller and dog on a trail by water
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
Downtown Bristol, New Hampshire
Hit the Trail, Then Stop Downtown
New program helps communities connect natural resources, economy
New program helps communities connect natural resources, economy Learn More
Handling Food Safely While Eating Outdoors
Picnic and barbecue season offers lots of opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. But these warm weather events also present opportunit... Learn More