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Permits are available online or at White Mountain National Forest offices.
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Some advocacy groups and local residents have pushed back on the Forest Service’s plan, saying it could harm the environment and contribute to climate change. The public comment period closes Oct. 23.
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At least four people have died in separate incidents on New Hampshire waters this month alone.
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On July 29, hundreds of hikers plan to participate in "Emily's Hike to Save a Life," a fundraiser organized by the foundation and Hiking Buddies, a nonprofit that educates, prepares, and connects hikers.
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The annual gathering is scheduled to begin July 1 in a remote section of the White Mountains. U.S. Forest Service officials say they’re ready to handle any environmental impacts.
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The plan includes cutting down trees and creating new recreation opportunities.
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Wind gusts topped 80 mph, prompting a series of rescue calls in higher elevations.
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The new stresses have disproportionately impacted women and lower-income visitors, University of New Hampshire research shows.
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An exhibit at the Plymouth State University Museum of the White Mountains gives visitors a window into what settlers in New Hampshire saw when they came to the Granite State centuries ago.