To receive 1 educational hour, please fill out this short survey: https://surveyhero.com/c/covid-markokrant About Mark Okrant: Mark Okrant is an author and professor emeritus of tourism management at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. He has conducted tourism research in New Hampshire, Maine, South Dakota, Alaska, Canada, Romania, and Puerto Rico,
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GSAs had the pleasure of joining John Clayton, Executive Director of the Manchester Millyard Museum, for a walking tour of the Manchester Millyard this week. John is a wealth of knowledge about Manchester and the history of the area, and it is always a pleasure listening to him speak. Our
New Hampshire’s premier attraction… since 1869! Ride the world’s first mountain climbing cog railway to the top of Mount Washington – the highest peak in New England! interview done May 2020 “The Second Greatest Show on Earth!” That’s what showman P.T. Barnum proclaimed in 1869 as he stepped down off
Seven Birches Winery, located within the grand new Riverwalk Resort at Loon Mountain is hand-crafting classic European grape varietals and locally sourced fruits into wines of distinction. The fruit may be from around the world, but our wine embraces the spirit of New Hampshire. LIVE FREE. ** WATCH EMILY’S MAY
July 2020 – updates VISITNH.GOV – What to Know Before you Go / What’s Open in NH NHEconomy.com – Business Reopening Answers Want your information listed below and in our weekly Granite State Ambassador newsletter? Click here. The Lake Inn at Sunapee – Newbury (posted 8/2/20) http://www.lakeinnsunapee.com Are you open
Emily recently interviewed Rita McCabe, owner of Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream in Nashua. Check it out! Rita and Mark McCabe are New Englanders through and through. As such they love ice cream all year around! Seeing Sub Zero Ice Cream on ABC’s Shark Tank, they knew right away this
Lincoln, NH – Following a delayed opening due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, New Hampshire businesses and attractions state-wide have been authorized to open for the season with restrictions recommended by State and Federal authorities. Among the attractions now open is the popular Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad which is excited
By: Rose Shajenko, St. Mary’s Bank Class of 2008 Take a drive to Merrimack, New Hampshire to visit our roadside Historic Marker: 0079 – Matthew Thornton- who was one of the three New Hampshire signers of the Declaration of Independence, physician, soldier and patriot to name a few things. Next
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by GSA Roberta Wells – The Hotel Concord Class of 2019 Covid 19 is changing our lives and we are all learning to adapt as we unfurl from our quarantine cocoons of the past few months. Today I had the opportunity to enjoy a scenic drive and witness the beauty
by GSA Roberta Wells – The Hotel Concord Class of 2019 At the traffic circle where Rt 25 meets Rt 3 in Plymouth you can find an unassuming little hidden gem you could easily drive right by if you didn’t know it was there. But if you want some good
AUTHENTIC REGIONAL REFERRAL GUIDES Coming to Explore and Experience New Hampshire and need a little virtual guidance? We have collected personal referrals from our Granite State Ambassador and New Hampshire Welcome Center Attendants about the things that make a specific region or area special including Hidden Gems; Covered Bridges; Swimming
Emily recently interviewed New Hampshire Author, retired professor, and Granite State Ambassador Dr. Mark Okrant about his Kary Turnell Mysteries which take place in many New Hampshire iconic grand resorts. “Kary Turnell Mysteries offer readers two forms of pleasure . . . a mystery meticulously plotted with action and realism,
Emily recently interviewed John Forti, Executive Director of Bedrock Gardens. Enjoy! Experience New Hampshire’s Bedrock Gardens, a premier garden of New England. Bedrock Gardens welcomes you. Bedrock Gardens is an emerging public garden that integrates unusual botanical specimens and unique sculpture into an inspiring landscape journey. This 37-acre site is
Emily recently interviewed Bob Manley, co-founder/owner of Hermit Woods Winery in Meredith, NH. Enjoy! Wine can be purchased online (Free shipping on 6 or more bottles), at the NH liquor stores, or wine sellers around NH. Curbside Pickup: 20% off all wine (30% off for club members) Purchase wine by
by GSA Michael Bruno, Mountain View Grand Class of 2018 The idea of “Cruising New Hampshire History: A Guide to New Hampshire’s Roadside Historical Markers” began in the fall of 2015 while discussing the lack of a user-friendly, interactive state website, or a previously published book. For nearly three years,
By: Emily Goulet, GSA Volunteer & Event Manager Krissy Mehegan, GSA Intern While our options have been limited during our Stay-at-home order, we have been very lucky that NH has so many amazing restaurants all over our wonderful state. Both Krissy and Emily have taken advantage of some of these
A Mini-Tour of NH Brewers By: GSA Kristina Mehegan, GSA 2020 Class of Millyard Museum; GSA Intern For anyone missing the sweet taste of NH-made craft beer from their favorite local breweries – you don’t have to! With the closure of all non-essential businesses due to COVID-19, breweries are still
It’s Always Sunny at Home By: GSA Kristina Mehegan, GSA 2020 Class of Millyard Museum; GSA Intern As we all know, Governor Sununu issued a stay-at-home order on Friday. This complicates our lives, not only as GSAs, with event cancellations and visitor centers being closed indefinitely, but also as everyday