Getting the most from our state parks — 07/14/22

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New Hampshire is home to 93 state parks that are packed with all kinds of activities for outdoor-lovers. Find out where to go camping, hiking and kayaking, and enjoy other adventures at a state park right in your backyard.

Also on the cover, Hannah Turtle gives you the details of the Currier Museum of Art’s Block Party this Saturday, July 16 (page 14). Cool off this summer with a bottle of rosé (page 30). It’s a three-day weekend of ribs, barbecue, live music and outdoor fun at the Great American Ribfest & Food Truck Festival, returning after a two-year pandemic hiatus from Friday, July 15, through Sunday, July 17. (page 26).

ICE CREAM!

Check out the annual Great New Hampshire Ice Cream Tour map, featured on pages 24 and 25 of this week’s paper.

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