New Hampshire Official Travelers Handbook 2009-2010 - (Page 46) Plan to travel between the capital of Concord and Portsmouth’s seacoast? Find the under-the-radar Northwood Meadows State Park, a place with a wilderness feel that’s close to New Hampshire’s urban centers. Drive that RV and camp at Hampton Beach State Park, where the Atlantic is on your doorstep, complete with beach and amphitheater. TO THE TRAILS If the surf doesn’t hook you, sleds will. New Hampshire has more than 7 ,000 miles of winter trails for snowmobilers. Groomed corridors traverse sparkling fields, forests and mountains with easy access to lodging, food and fuel. Not bringing your own sled? Then rent and ride for a day or overnight. There’s a blizzard of events, ride-ins, rodeos, clubs and safety classes. Otter Lake in Greenfield State Park COASTLINE PASTIMES New Hampshire’s compact 18 miles of coastline is packed with plenty to do. In such a small area, the salty SEACOAST tantalizes sport fishermen with big catches. Surfers catch breaking waves year ‘round, while paddlers explore rivers and marshes teeming with wildlife. Watch the sun rise while boating or sailing. 46 | New Hampshire < < The Flume Gorge at Franconia Notch Active clubs groom the pathways (and maintain them in summer too!). Get the latest trail conditions online. When the snow melts, it’s riding time for All-Terrain Vehicles and other Off Highway Recreational Vehicles. Berlin’s Jericho Lake State Park is a growing ATV mecca. NH Fish and Game, NH Bureau of Trails and clubs encourage riding safely. BOGS, BOARDWALKS & BASS Hunting and fishing have strong ties to New Hampshire. Visiting anglers can purchase temporary one-, three- and seven-day licenses, while hunters have a three-day small game license. Buy them online at the Fish and Game website, www.wildlife.state.nh.us. < http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us
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