CONWAY — Mount Washington is calling. Whether you hike Saturday (July 15) or celebrate a previous summit, Mount Washington Observatory invites all to enjoy the 23rd annual Seek the Peak event. There will be fun for families, food, music, vendors, a raffle with prizes and more at the base of the Rockpile, Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center, from 2-6 p.m.
The celebration started on Friday with a kick-off party at Tuckerman Brewing Company in Conway.
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