By Ann Borges
Last weekend, we drove over to Chocorua Lake and were amazed to see all the activity. People were clearing the ice for a skating rink near the public beach, and in the distance, a large group was engaged in ice fishing. There were more cars parked along the lakeside than in the summer! Thank you, Chocorua Lake Conservancy, for providing access to this beautiful lake all year round!
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