Listen in to this recorded program from the chambers in the greater Great North Woods region as they share with us an overview of their region, including outdoor recreation, attractions, hidden gems, and more. The panelists include: Jodi Gilbert, Executive Director; North Country Chamber of Commerce Pam Sullivan, Marketing Representative;
Please watch for a hearty and very sincere thank you message from Kelly & Emily. Transcript: We are so incredibly grateful to all of our volunteers and for your dedication to our organization – Happy National Volunteer Week! Our organization could not exist without our incredible volunteers, and we want
Meet Karl Stone, Business Manager, Team O’Neil https://www.teamoneil.com/ Founded in 1997 by Tim O’Neil, Team O’Neil is located just outside Littleton, New Hampshire. The private facility boasts 583 acres of alpine terrain. The main driving areas include two 300’ diameter gravel skid pads and road courses consisting of 50+ different
Meet Lauren Hawkins, Director of Marketing, Story Land and Living Shores www.storylandnh.com | www.livingshores.com Founded in 1954, Story Land has thrilled and delighted both young and young-at-heart visitors for more than 60 years. Story Land is located in Glen, NH. With over 30 kid-friendly attractions that are specially designed for a
Meet Les Otten, Lead Project Developer, The Balsams www.thebalsamsresort.com The first guests were welcomed to Dixville 150 years ago. Although much has changed since the days of a 25-room inn, the legacy of this elegant resort and its sprawling wilderness remain constant. The Balsams is being reborn as an all-season,
Meet Jim Miller and Amelia Ledoux, Santa’s Helpers at Santa’s Village www.santasvillage.com Santa’s Village is located in Jefferson, NH. Their main attractions include Santa and his reindeer, over 20 family-friendly rides, including the Great Humbug Adventure dark ride, and a full water park (in season). At Santa’s Village, they believe:
Listen in to this recorded program from Nigel Manley, The Rocks Director, as he shares background information on maple sugaring on The Rocks’ spectacular property in Bethlehem. The program begins with a video that he would normally show in the sugarhouse. He also talks about why drilling holes in trees
Listen to an illustrated talk that celebrates the role of gardens in fostering communities (plant, animal and human) that preserve habitat and important intersections for outdoor, place-based learning and kinship with the natural environments of New Hampshire. John Forti, founding director of Bedrock Gardens in Lee, explores the ways in
Listen in to this presentation as Nick teaches us about bees and the equipment he uses for beekeeping. He shares with us the basics of beekeeping, what getting started entails, zoning, and some examples of beekeeping courses. Nick has participated in beekeeping for 9 years and enjoys it – join
Our 25th anniversary celebrations have been fun and educational, and March was no exception. Agriculture was the theme of the month, and NH agriculture organizations did not disappoint! We continued with our interview series, hosted more virtual programs, and began our new certification and customer experience trainings. NHGSA kicked off
Nate Bernitz, Home Horticulture Outreach Program Manager at UNH Cooperative Extension, shares with us background information about the UNH Cooperative Extension, what they do, and the ways in which they contribute to agriculture in NH. Program recorded March 2021 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here.
Meet Nigel Manley, Director of North Country Property, and Anne Truslow, Vice President for Development of the Society for the Protection of NH Forests https://forestsociety.org/the-rocks The Rocks in Bethlehem, New Hampshire is the North Country Conservation & Education Center for the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. Known as
Meet Dave Kemp, Vice President of the NH Maple Producers Association www.nhmapleproducers.com Celebrating over 75 Years! The New Hampshire Maple Producers Association is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the promotion of New Hampshire’s many acclaimed sugarhouses and its delicious maple syrup. The NHMPA organizes several public events throughout the
Meet Louise Smith, Communications Manager at Loon Mountain Resort https://www.loonmtn.com Loon Mountain Resort is New England’s most-accessible mountain destination, is located in New Hampshire’s White Mountains two hours north of Boston. Loon offers skiers and snowboarders 2,100 feet of vertical, three peaks of terrain variety and a full progression of award-winning terrain
Meet Amy Hall, Director of Granite State Dairy Promotion https://www.nhdairypromo.org/ Granite State Dairy Promotion is a Non-Profit 501(c)5 organization funded by New Hampshire dairy farmers. The Mission of Granite State Dairy Promotion (GSDP) is to increase the sale and use of milk and other dairy products through promotional activities, nutrition
by GSA Marnie Cinquantini – Bureau of Visitor Services – Hooksett North It was a beautiful clear winter day for a hike in the Lakes Region. Mt Roberts trailhead begins just after the stables. The trail is well marked and initially pretty smooth before quickly becoming very steep requiring the
By: GSA Linda Duquette, Stark Brewing Company Class of 2017 I have gone out 2 times hiking (rather crampon hiking), first to Tower Hill Pond in Auburn, NH. This pond feeds into Lake Massabesic. In the summer months you can wheel your canoe and/or kayak down to the pond
Dr. Mark Okrant, Professor Emeritus of Tourism Management & Policy at Plymouth State University, provides an update on his COVID-19 and Tourism series. Learn more from his research, as of the end of February 2021. Interview conducted February 2021 To earn hours for watching this video, please fill out the
Meet Gail McWilliam Jellie, Director of the Division of Agricultural Development Division of Agricultural Development Department of Agriculture, Markets, & Food The mission of the Division of Agricultural Development is to create market development opportunities that result in increased sales for agricultural producers, and as the department’s public information office,
It’s time to celebrate the White Mountains region and all that NH has to offer during the winter season! Join us to learn more about White Mountains Attractions Association, Ski New Hampshire, Jackson XC, and Appalachian Mountain Club. There will be time for GSA questions at the end. Panelists: Charyl