GORHAM — Two North Country towns have expanded their outdoor recreation opportunities with newly constructed trails that emphasize sustainability, community access and connectivity. The new trails, in Gorham and Franconia, reflect years of planning and partnership development between trail organizations, land managers and the public.
The Northern Forest Center provided 51 percent of the $110,000 cost for the trails, using funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission, and also provided support throughout the projects.
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