It’s been a long time coming, but finally, the reality of a multi-use recreation path in our valley is on the horizon. What began as a vision conceived by a small citizens’ group over 13 years ago will become an actual paved path under our feet, wheels and skis. It’s an exciting time in the Mount Washington Valley!
At the Rec Path groundbreaking ceremony at Cranmore on Nov. 3, over 50 people showed up to celebrate the start of construction. As I looked at the smiling faces, I saw many of the people that had made it happen.
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