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August
16

Grafton County Restaurants for Fajitas - Badger Peabody & Smith RealtyFajitas are some of the most popular dishes on a Mexican restaurant menu, and they've also found their way onto the menus of grilles and taverns. The delicious dishes are served with marinated meat, grilled onions and peppers, and wrapped in a tortilla, and are often served with additional garnishes and toppings, including guacamole and sour cream.

The Tex-Mex dish has a day devoted to its deliciousness—National Fajita Day, which falls on August 18.

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April
16

By Guest Contributor Joe Viger

Northern New Hampshire has an amazing recreational resource that you may not know about called the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail.  The reclaimed rail line is now a multi-use trail that is about 20 miles one way between Woodsville and Littleton, NH.  The trail's surface is stone dust and gravel with occasional sections of chunkier ballast from the now removed train tracks.  It's a beautiful scenic route passing through woods, alongside fields, over multiple bridges and repeated views of the Ammonoosuc River.

There are a variety of spots to park, so you can tune the length of your trip to your ability and available time.  As an old rail road grade, the elevation change on the trail is minimal and gradual.  
Recently, I enjoyed a ride that was just under 20 miles from Woodsville to Lisbon and back.  I made this trip on a fat bike and that was great, but the trail is well suited to a mountain bike or gravel bike as well.  The highlights of this section of the trail are the two bridges over the Ammonoosuc River and the striking scene of the village of Bath, NH with its famous covered bridge and waterfall.  Biking the trail is fantastic, but it's a great place to walk as well.  The trail is open to ATVs, although I saw none the day I was there.  If you're in the area, get out and enjoy this truly great trail! 
If you're up for a bigger adventure, the Ammonoosuc Rail Trail is part of a longer trip that goes from Vermont to Maine called Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail.  The 83 mile route strings together rail trails, dirt roads, paved roads and bike paths to navigate across the state passing through Woodsville, Littleton, Whitefield, Gorham and on to Bethel, Maine.
Helpful links to start your adventure:
The Ammonoosuc River
Photo by Joe Viger
A Section of Great Trail with Route 302 Above
Photo by Joe Viger
Old Railroad Trestle Bridge in Bath
Photo by Joe Viger



Contributor Joe Viger is Peabody & Smith Realty's photography partner and you see his work featured in many of our listings and on our website. You can see more of his work at joeviger.com and be sure to follow him on Instagram and on Facebook. 
September
9

Looking for a place to enjoy the outdoors safely? The Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust (ACT), your local land trust, has you covered. There are four ACT conservation areas within Franconia, Easton, and Sugar Hill, open for public use and ready for you and your family to enjoy. Visit? this page? for directions, trail information, and maps to find the outdoor experience that best fits your needs. ACT's crew of volunteers are hard at work maintaining trails all season making them easy to follow and enjoy. If you're looking for a view,...

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April
20

My Family believes that Green Woodlands is one of NH's best kept secrets, and I wanted to share some information on this remarkable place so others may find enjoyment 

there as well! The Green Woodlands Family Foundation has established 35 square miles of contiguous property in the towns of Lyme, Dorchester, Orford and Wentworth, NH. These 35 miles of beautiful NH wilderness are also connected by 70 miles of pristine mountain biking trails and 50 Kilometers of homologated cross country ski trails that stretch from Dorchester all the way to Lyme! Think about that for a moment, you can ski or bike on beautifully groomed trails from Dorchester to Lyme which is unbelievable!! 

For Winter use and skiing there are several warming huts along the trails that offer a warm wood stove and hot chocolate which is appreciated...

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September
27

In the White Mountains and Lakes Region of New Hampshire, there's no shortage of family-friendly activities in the fall. Every year as the leaves change color, residents are invited to participate in the area's many fall festivals. These community events are just one of the many reasons to consider New Hampshire real estate in your near future. We updated this popular post with dates and information for 2019.

fall festivalsLittleton Harvest Festival and Gathering of the Jack o' Lanterns

Each year in Littleton, community members look forward to the Harvest Festival and Annual Gathering of the Jack o' Lanterns. On Saturday, October 26, you'll get the chance to see the lighting of dozens of carved pumpki...

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