CONWAY — Mount Washington Valley is gearing up for the first of two February school vacation weeks as part of the Presidents Day holiday — and in one of the best ski towns in North America, there will be no shortage of fun things to do for visitors and locals alike.
Jessyca Keeler, president of Ski NH, based in Conway, said despite a bit of rain that hit the region earlier this week, things are looking up at this point in the season.
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