CONWAY — It’s summertime in New Hampshire, and that means many folks in the North Country are heading to the river.
If you're one of those folks, you will probably see some great wildlife as you float along. But what you also might see are some archaeologists milling about along the banks. That’s right — you may find yourself floating through a genuine archaeological dig.
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