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A panorama of Lake Winnipesaukee in the summer as seen from the top of Mount Major.

U.S. Senate Approves Milestone LWCF Legislation

Matt Leahy | June 18, 2020

In an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate recently approved the Great American Outdoors Act.

A view of a lake in summer sunshine with a sailboat on the water.

Momentum Builds in Support of the Great American Outdoors Act

Matt Leahy | June 15, 2020

The Forest Society joins a broad coalition of groups calling for Congress to pass the Great American Outdoors Act.

Take Healthy Steps Toward Forest Recreation

May 29, 2020

We encourage you to #hikelocal, #walklocal and stay safe and healthy in the outdoors. Here are a few guidelines to share.

Lunchtime Live Guest Speaker Niché Epps is pictured at home during her demonstration.

Lunchtime Live Episodes Available Here

Anna Berry | May 18, 2020

You can see past virtual field trips, fireside Friday readings, and more here.

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
Green pins mark a digital map of easement lands.

A Trail Less Traveled: Easement Lands Guide

Naomi Brattlof | May 1, 2020

Check out our new Easement Lands Guide for even more outdoor recreation opportunities! The lands we've highlighted are Conservation Easement Properties on land owned by towns, other organizations or individuals.

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Recreation