REGION — The White Mountain National Forest is in discussions for the potential addition of a 700-acre tract of land adjacent to the forest in Albany that would enhance recreational resources and protect wildlife and the Crooked River watershed, according to acquisition supporters. The parcel, owned by a family company, Penley & Mills, Inc., shares about 10,000 […]
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Experienced New Hampshire hiker dies on solo trek in blinding, waist-deep snow in White Mountains
Christopher Roma, 37, was an expert hiker who ran his own long-distance trail guide business and had accomplished the ‘Triple Crown’ of challenging cross-country hikes.
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Oxford County commissioners renew contract with U.S. Forest Service
The Sheriff’s Office will be reimbursed up to $3,000 per year to provide law enforcement in the White Mountain National Forest.
Posted inOut & About
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The WMNF is a great place to sightsee and recreate.
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Canadian military helicopters to train over White Mountain National Forest
The Royal Canadian Air Force announced it will have the 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron performing drills from March 23 to 27 in the White Mountain National Forest. A news release from Sub-Lieutenant Melanie Aqiqi said the flying exercise — called Viking Alpine — will be during daylight hours and will consist of overflights, landings and takeoffs. […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Albany south walk offered
This Saturday, May 9, is the first of several walks that the Kezar Lake Watershed Association (KLWA) is offering around some of the proposed Albany South timber harvest units within our watershed. Albany South is a large “integrated resource management project” of the White Mountain National Forest that stretches from Great Brook in the northern […]
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Bear encounters start early in White Mountain National Forest
Encounters with black bears have begun early in the White Mountain National Forest. That’s prompting forest officials to alert the camping public and back-country visitors and recreationists and to educate them on proper food storage to try to curb the problem. “We have already begun to see an increase with bear incidents reported in campgrounds […]
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White Mountain National Forest to allow families to cut down Christmas trees
BETHEL — The White Mountain National Forest headquarters announced that families may cut a Christmas tree for personal use on National Forest land. In a Nov. 25 news release, the White Mountain National Forest headquarters issued the following rules: * The trees will be used for personal use only, not for resale. * Each family […]
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White Mountain National Forest offers free overnight outdoor photography hike July 15
CAMPTON, N.H. — As a prelude to being artist in residence for the White Mountain National Forest, photographer John Anderson is inviting outdoor photography enthusiasts to join him on a free hike in the Sandwich Wilderness along the Flat Mountain Pond Trail in North Sandwich, N.H. The overnight trip will be led by experienced guide […]