Posts with tag 'north haverhill'
August
22
22
Get Outdoors This Summer and Enjoy a Round of Golf
Centuries-old stick and ball games are generally thought to have preceded the game of golf as we know it today. The modern game of golf has its origins in 15th-century Scotland, and golf played over 18 holes first made its appearance in 1764 at Scotland's Old Course at St. Andrews.
Fast forward to the 21st century, and the National Golf Association estimates that "nearly 25 million people played golf on a golf course in the United States in 2020."
April
16
16
Exploring The Ammonoosuc Rail Trail on Bike
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:
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| 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.
July
24
24
Enjoy a Great Country Fair at the North Haverhill Fair
This weekend in lower Grafton County visitors and residents alike will flock to the North Haverhill Fair. The is the 65th year of the North Haverhill Fair and it is composed of all things you find at a fair – rides for the kids, farm animals, tractor pulls, arts and crafts, fried dough, vendor exhibits and much more.
As a family, we attend the fair each year and always have a delightful time. The fairgrounds are nice and clean, the price of admission is very fair, and it's a nice time to get out and visit with friends and make new ones. Rain or shine, we always have a great time and my father drives 2 hours north each year to attend! It's truly an eventful day and we never miss going to the Nort...