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Were you on Parker Mountain? There are mountain bike/fatbike trails out there. They are sometimes groomed by someone snowshoeing and dragging a tire behind them. Probably getting the trail ready for the incoming storm.

If you're willing to hike you can go to the Alpine Garden on the east side of Mount Washington. You can also wait until the Auto Road opens and drive up for a much shorter hike. One of my favorite trails in the White's

Quite possibly Bigfoot. Please message me and I would be happy to send out the local Bigfoot Scene Investigation (BSI) team.

Ohhhhhhhhh that’s makes sense.

I know it hard to believe but the RNC the Republican nor the state get to tell the DNC how to run there primary. Not that I am surprised they will try. Personal I think this just show how the 2 parties can't work together even on basic fundamentals problems.

Driving through Franconia notch is stunning and good little hikes on the side if you want something outdoorsy!

Eat while your in Boston your not going to find better food in NH.

Gunstock is a pretty rural area in the state but finding beautiful places to hike and ski nearby is easy. If you make your way 30 minutes north to Meredith NH you will find several good eating options (tripadvisor will steer you in the right direction) and you will be able to enjoy beautiful lake Winnipesaukee, walking out on the ice.

Definitely a Skinwalker from the description....they're notorious for the ol shovel across snow sound.

Spring is the worst season in New England. April is better but still wet, cold, and gray.

The best time to visit would be early June to late October. Extend that through winter if you do winter sports.

Warm days, frozen nights -> maple sap is flowing. It’s tasty until the leaf buds open.

Portsmouth is a great walking city as many have recommended. They have outdoor ice skating in the historic strawberry bank settlement, which is absolutely magical, and lots of good restaurants, like Moxie and Street, and Liars Bench is a cool brewery

As far as restaurants and eating you'll be pretty disappointed compared to Europe for the most part. If you might want to explore Manchester (biased cause it's my home), it's probably an easier drive from gunstock than Portsmouth. People tend to shit on Manchester, but it has some of the best restaurants in the state. Elm st and Hanover st have several great places and I'd recommend Industry East (doesn't accept reservations, but has the best food in town), Firefly, Ignite (Mahi mahi dish), the Crown, and the Foundry. Birch on Elm is also reopening soon. I would definitely recommend driving past Concord and heading to Manchester. Concord doesn't have as good a food scene imho.

Up near gunstock all I can really recommend first hand is the brewery Kettlehead.

Edit: I could make an argument for spending a night in Manchester rather than Portsmouth. The drive up 93 from is substantially easier imho.

Thank you for all of the recs!! I also wanted to ask if anyone knew of any good used bookstores in those areas :)

gonna come and vote democrat out of spite now

Or, if you are sophisticated, go for the lighter syrup for the purest flavor. Nothing beats light amber.

What is a better time to visit? We were thinking of coming in April...

Biden screwing NH yet again — how can anyone support this geriatric

Samsquatch

Sugar Hill has a lupine festival in June!

OP, it’s tough to leave Providence, we are similar to you. We were in PVD but left last year. 2 young kids under 2, in North Conway NH now and love it.

1,200 sq ft townhouse with Liberty. NG bill last month was $93. Electricity was $240 but prices doubled last summer and $120 seems about right for last year at this time. We have had $200 NG bills several years ago during the winter but NG was really expensive and we used a lot of it. This winter has been mild so far.

Coming out of Twin Mountain, heading to Jefferson Jackson, there's a scenic overlook on the west side of the road. In early June (late May?) the lupines are up on the East side of the road.

On a bright sunny day, it's a spectacular location.

Depends on where in the state you’re staying.

😆 City folk