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  • Help Keep New Hampshire Beautiful, Practice Leave No Trace

    Matt Scaccia
    May 15, 2023

    It's the perfect time of year to remember what it means to recreate responsibly and help care for the resources we all enjoy.

  • The Old Man & the Forest Society

    Dave Anderson, Anna Berry
    May 3, 2023

    In 1923, the Forest Society led a campaign to purchase 6,000 acres in Franconia Notch, including the Old Man of the Mountain, the Flume, the Basin, and two mountain lakes.

  • Every Day is Earth Day at the Forest Society

    Anna Berry
    April 17, 2023

    Here are a few ways you can help us protect our state's natural places in honor of Earth Day on Saturday, April 22.

Take Healthy Steps Toward Forest Recreation

We encourage you to #hikelocal, #walklocal and stay safe in the outdoors.
acrowley
May 29, 2020
Recreation
Land Conservation

Find a Local Hike with our guide to conservation lands across the state, organized by region.

Remember to #hikelocal and #walklocal if you're heading outside and #recreateresponsibly.

 

This sign at Mount Major is a good reminder that when the parking lot is full, the trail is too!

Temporary signage at Mount Major says," Be safe. Full lot means a full trail."

 

IN THE NEWS

A number of local media outlets have shared our message:

Laconia Daily Sun: Hikers urged to avoid crowded trails

New Hampshire Public Radio: Hike Local During Pandemic, Say N.H. Conservation Groups

and follow-ups here (Hikers Flock To Popular Trails In First Days Of N.H.'s Stay-At-Home Order) and here (Should I go on a hike this weekend?).

WMUR: NH wilderness areas get crowded as people seek outdoor spaces

Seacoastonline: NH conservation groups urge hikers to take path less traveled during pandemic

Union Leader: Discover New Hampshire in the time of COVID

Conway Daily Sun: Get out! Beat COVID-19 blues with fresh air, exercise

Monadnock Ledger Transcript: Hike Safely in the Age of COVID-19

New Hampshire Business Review: Be Safe. Be Well. Be Local.

The Hippo: Enjoy Nature (Some Restrictions Apply) - Page 12

 

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