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Two boys in snowsuits play near a puddle in a field.

Forest Journal: Responsible recreation in the ''new normal"

Anna Berry | May 10, 2020

Since the Berry family's winter hike two months ago, they have walked a lot of new trails — even if they've only made it halfway. And for the time being, they are grateful to be healthy and be outside.

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Recreation
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State Forester Brad Simpkins moves on to U.S. Forest Service

Matt Leahy | April 23, 2020

New Hampshire State Forester Brad Simpkins recently left the position in order to take a new job with the U.S. Forest Service’s Cooperative Fire Program in Durham.

A mink standing on snow looks at the camera.

Wildlife on the Merrimack River Floodplain

Ellen Kenny | April 20, 2020

Photographer Ellen Kenny is a frequent visitor to the Concord Merrimack River Outdoor Education and Conservation Area. She shares some recent observations and wildlife photographs.

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Wildlife

Celebrate Earth Day All Week Long

Anna Berry | April 15, 2020

It's the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, created in 1970 to advance environmental protections.

A colorful wood duck drake on top of water.

Northern waterfowl return to ice-free waters

Dave Anderson | April 15, 2020

Wood ducks are "dabbling" ducks: feeding on the surface of the water and not diving for food. They eat pond weeds, berries, seeds, aquatic insects and even acorns.

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Wildlife
Part of Lake Massabesic in the woods, covered with snow.

Hike Local: Getting Outside Near Nashua

Maria Finnegan | April 14, 2020

When a road trip north isn’t an option, Maria Finnegan relies on Nashua’s network of rail trails or takes a walk in a local park. Unfortunately, the Coronoavirus has made getting some fresh air a bit more complicated.

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Recreation