Welcoming the World to NH since 1996
Articles written for and by Granite State Ambassadors
By: Mary O’Brien Waterville Valley Resort GSA Class of 2017 & Sue Geyer, Currier Museum of Art GSA Class of 2010 On a beautiful sunny day, 9 GSAs visited the new exhibit at the Museum of the White Mountains, a part of Plymouth State University (PSU) in Plymouth, NH. It’s
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Communications Director Our second Founders Day was a success! On June 1st, NH Granite State Ambassadors celebrated our second Founders Day and 26 years of serving the tourism industry in NH. Judi Window and Bill Peterson, two of our founders, were able to attend with us.
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Text: Hello to our GSAs, friends, and Industry Partners! We wanted to share with you that NH Granite State Ambassadors is participating in NH Gives again this year! NH Gives starts on Tuesday June 7th at 5 pm, and it runs for 24 hours, through Wednesday June 8th at 5
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By: Tim Adams, Southern NH University GSA Class of 2014 The day was overcast and dreary but at least the rain was holding off. It was expected to arrive almost anytime, however, so while the boat ride would still go on, it might not be as enjoyable as one where
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By: GSA Linda Duquette, Class of Stark Brewing Company 2017 I went on a great hike this week at the Van Loan Preserve and the Benedictine Park. It is an easy hike, about 2 miles, mostly flat, on a beautiful preserve. I saw some unique birds and a huge beaver
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Program recorded May 2022 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. Beth Fenstermacher, Assistant City Planner for the City of Concord, presented on the Concord trail system. Concord’s extensive off-road trail network covers over 85 miles, is one of the largest recreational assets in the City,
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By: Emily McMaster, Communications Director On a cloudy and cool day in May, our GSAs set out to explore and learn more about the Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden in Portsmouth. Our Hampton Area Chamber/NH State Parks Class of 2022 had graduated at Hampton Beach earlier in the day, so several
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During the week of May 16th, we graduated 3 new classes of GSAs! After a hybrid training program, we enjoyed meeting our GSAs in person at their respective training locations. Welcome to the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Class of 2022: Welcome to the Hampton Area Chamber/NH State Parks
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Meet Heidi Milbrand, President of the NH Bed & Breakfast Association https://www.staynh.org/ The New Hampshire Bed & Breakfast Association was organized in 2002 on the 22nd of February. The goal of the NHBBA is to promote awareness of bed & breakfasts and small inns to the public, and to seek
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Meet Jessica Gelter, Executive Director https://monadnockartsalive.org/ Arts Alive! is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to support, grow, and connect a sustainable arts landscape in the Monadnock Region. We want the Monadnock region to have a flourishing cultural community that values arts and culture and provides support to facilitate success.
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By: Veronica Molloy, Southern NH University GSA Class of 2014 1822 – 2022 – Vietnam Moving Wall – May 5-8 2022 More Bicentennial history activities and fun – Find Heads in Cemetery, tour little old schoolhouse, bricks, bridges, trails and more. An Oral History of the Vietnam War Film:
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Program recorded April 2022 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. Kat Kelleher, NH Lakes Program Assistant, presented on the Lake Host program. Around the state, hundreds of Lake Hosts can be identified by their signature blue t-shirts and eagle-eyes for aquatic invasive species. Staffed at
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Meet Anne Englert, Clark’s Bears https://clarksbears.com/ The Clark Family invites you to enjoy a day of FAMILY FUN! Where else can you watch a famous Black Bear Show, be chased by the Infamous Wolfman while on a train, plus enjoy great rides and museums? Guests like to cool off on
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Communications Director On a beautiful spring day, our GSAs drove up to Living Shores Aquarium, located at Storyland in Glen. Our tour began with a guided tour of the aquarium, a 32,000 sq. ft. space of exhibits and interactive activities. We stopped at each exhibit, and
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Communications Director Granite State Ambassadors have had a busy start to 2022, with lots of events and educational opportunities. Learn more about where our Granite State Ambassadors (GSAs) are volunteering and what topics they are learning more about to better refer our guests around the state!
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Meet Ashlee Rowley, Executive Director of Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, and Elyse Crossman, Executive Director of Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce LoveSullivan website Sullivan County in the central western part of NH is where the beauty of natural attractions, our rich history & culture, amazing food, events of
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Communications Director and Leadership Greater Concord Class of 2022 Participant *Cover photo courtesy of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce This year, I have the privilege of participating in the Leadership Greater Concord Class of 2022. Once a month, we get together with our class to
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By: Emily McMaster, Communications Director of NH Granite State Ambassadors In 1996, Granite State Ambassadors started as a committee underneath the Southern NH Convention and Visitors Bureau. NHGSA evolved into its own 501(c)3 nonprofit in 1999, under the guidance of its three co-founders: Judi Window, Executive Director of the Southern
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Program recorded February 2022 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. Michael Provost presented on heritage tourism and how this impacts the NH Scenic Byways. We often get questions from guests about the NH Scenic Byways. Michael is a lifelong NH Seacoast resident. He has spent
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Meet Krystal Balanoff, Conservation Program Manager nhlakes.org/lake-host NH LAKES Mission: To keep New Hampshire’s lakes clean and healthy, now and in the future. We work with partners, promote clean water policies and responsible use, and inspire the public to care for our lakes. NH LAKES: Why We Do What We
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