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Dartmouth Hockey: Where Does The Big Green Stack Up This Season?

Dec 09, 2021 02:47PM ● By Melanie Lm

After the disappointment of a missed year in 2020, Dartmouth College's hockey teams are back on the ice!

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Diving into Downhill: A Peek Inside One Racer’s Head

Dec 01, 2021 01:27PM ● By Story and photos by Lisa Ballard except where noted

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be inside the head of a downhill racer as they barrel down a course? See what it takes and how much they'll risk for a gold medal.

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The Olympics Closer To Home: Discover Your Inner Olympian At Lake Placid

Nov 22, 2021 12:55PM ● By Story and Photos by Lisa Ballard except where noted.

Have you ever wished for an Olympic experience yourself? You can have one this winter, regardless of your age or athletic ability, and much closer to the Upper Valley than Beijing.

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Have Some Fun on a Hot, Rainy, or Snowy Day at The Family Fun Zone in Claremont

Sep 24, 2021 02:47PM ● By Virginia Dean

Kids may be back in school, but there are still plenty of reasons to head on over to Claremont for some family fun.

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Chasing Elk: A New Englander Goes Big-Game Hunting In The Rocky Mountains

Sep 16, 2021 02:54PM ● By Story and photos by Lisa Ballard

Follow this adventure as a New Englander goes west to The Rocky Mountains in search of Elk.

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5 Outdoor Activities to Explore this Fall in and Around the Upper Valley

Aug 23, 2021 05:12PM ● By Virginia Dean

Celebrate Fall by trying one or more of these outdoor activities that will help you enjoy the nature and beauty of Fall in NH and VT.

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Follow This Abandoned Railroad Track For An Out Of The Box Hiking Experience

Jul 29, 2021 05:10PM ● By Virginia Dean

Located in the White Mountains and beginning at the Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge, some parts of the scenic trail are wooded while others offer wide-open views.

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7 Vermont Golf Courses To Play This Summer

Jul 27, 2021 11:47AM ● By Virginia Dean

In and around the Upper Valley, there are several excellent courses which offer players of all abilities a challenging but fun time.

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Great River Outfitters: Float Down The River And Enjoy The Summer Scenery

Jul 13, 2021 10:14PM ● By Tracey Hull

During the summer and fall, they offer float trips for canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUP), rafts, and river tubes.

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Rocky Mountain High: Climbing Humboldt Peak, A Colorado 14,000-Footer

Jun 28, 2021 11:37AM ● By Story and photos by Lisa Ballard

While the Northeast has its lofty 4,000-footers, Colorado’s biggest mountains are over 14,000 feet! Here's some info if you want to plan a hike of Humboldt Peak (14,064 feet) in the Sangre de Cristo range.

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