Sometimes, people take for granted the blessings they’ve been given. They assume they have always existed and will last forever. That’s not how life works. What you have today could be gone tomorrow. It is important to appreciate what you have now.
When I think of all the great outdoor opportunities we have in the Mount Washington Valley, I am thankful our family moved here in 1989. Since then, we have biked, hiked, skied and explored this beautiful valley and its spectacular mountains. We’ve fished, paddled and swum in its clean lakes and rivers. It has been the setting for our many adventures and memories.
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