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A painting of the Saco River in North Conway featured in Mansfield's book.

Author Howard Mansfield and Composer Ben Cosgrove to Perform Original Work at Annual Meeting

Anna Berry | July 27, 2023

Today’s tourists to the White Mountains may not know it, but they’ve come in search of an Eden created by a legion of 19th-century landscape painters.

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The Rocks
Hiker takes in the view of large boulders on the trail

Forest Advocate: Spending time outside can add years to your life

Matt Leahy | July 26, 2023

People have always intuitively felt better both physically and mentally after spending time in the outdoors.

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Advocacy
A woman walks across a field carrying a container to pick blueberries.

Hike, Pick, Eat & Repeat

Anna Berry | July 26, 2023

It's blueberry season! Combine walking or hiking with blueberry picking on these five featured Forest Society reservations and easement lands.

A young man walks through shallow water towards the shore.

Embracing My "Inner Child" at Creek Farm

Sophie Oehler | July 25, 2023

Come along for a day at the beach with Creek Farm and the Gundalow Company!

Greta the Turkey Vulture is seen from the side with her wings open.

The Wonder of Woods and Wildlife

Sarah Kern | July 20, 2023

For young children and adults alike, the opportunity and excitement of being close to a wild animal can ignite a life-long interest in wildlife conservation.

Three men wearing hardhats work to move a large rock.

Moving Rocks on Monadnock

Laurel Swope-Brush | July 20, 2023

Even with the threat of rain and storms, volunteers accomplished major trail structural improvements and retained important ecosystems at Mount Monadnock and Gap Mountain during this year’s event.

A waterfall at Lost River Gorge.

New Hampshire's Gorgeous Gorges

Anna Berry | July 18, 2023

What's the difference between a gorge and a flume and why do these natural space stay cool all year-round?