Recreation + Wellness

Endless Adventures and Relaxation – New Hampshire Living at Its Best!

Welcome to the playground for outdoor lovers, the perfect place to reset, recharges, and prioritize your well-being, offering everything from scenic hikes to adrenaline-pumping adventures, to scenic picnics and yoga retreats set against tranquil lakesides to endless opportunities for exploration. We have mountains, lakes, and forests, in the Granite State and you can enjoy activities like skiing, biking, fishing, and snowshoeing throughout the year. Whether you prefer a peaceful walk through a nature trail, hiking one of our forty-eight 4,000 footers, gently paddling down the Saco River, or spending a thrilling day on the slopes, you will find it here. New Hampshire is a fantastic place to get outside, stay active, and enjoy and connect with the natural beauty all around you.

Hiking, Running, Walking

Camping

New Hampshire is in a prime spot to be a camper’s paradise, offering a wide range of outdoor experiences. You can pitch a tent in the White Mountains or enjoy the comfort of your RV parked by one of the state’s scenic lakes. While camping, you have the opportunity to hike through the forest, fish in crystal-clear water, or simply unwind with s’mores under a starlit sky.

NH State Parks alone has 23 State Park Campgrounds with tent sites, cabin and yurt rentals, RV hookups, and lean-tos.

Skiing

New Hampshire’s mountains and resorts cater to every skier and snowboarder, with diverse terrain that ranges from gentle slopes to challenging runs. The White Mountains offer some of the best ski conditions in the Northeast, while the Lakes Region and beyond provide a more relaxed vibe for families and beginners. Skiers can enjoy modern amenities, stunning views, and a variety of après-ski options.

Ski New Hampshire is a not-for-profit, member-based trade association that supports 30 alpine and cross-country ski areas throughout the Granite State through advocacy, education, and promotional efforts, and is a valuable resource for all things skiing in the Granite State.

All the Water

Founded in 2009, Stay Work Play New Hampshire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit working to attract and retain more young Granite Staters.

Whether you’re new to New Hampshire or looking to find your way around a new-to-you area of the state, Stay Work Play has created Insider’s Guides. "The best way to explore a region is through a local. They can provide guidance and an insider’s perspective of what do to, where to go and who to meet – giving you the 'inside scoop' to a region."

Through their Rising Stars Awards, each year Stay Work Play gives out the Coolest Employer for Young People Award honoring an employer in NH that creates an environment to attract and retain young workers.

"Biking opportunities are abundant in New Hampshire. From beautiful back roads and preserved railroad beds (rail trails) to rustic single-track mountain biking, you are sure to find plenty of ways to enjoy both road and mountain biking."

Granite Outdoor Alliance supports the emerging outdoor recreation economy, including businesses, organizations, non-profits, and individuals, in New Hampshire.

They host " Rocktails & Streams," a networking program featuring the awesome combo of recreation & socials for current and aspiring industry professionals.

They take "Rock City" to events across the state to create a New Hampshire-esque vendor village and allow event attendees exposure to local business and exposure to a variety of outdoor products.

They are tremendous advocates for the outdoor amenities that we all value so much in New Hampshire - ensuring their sustainability and making them even better!

Wildly Responsible is a state program educating the public on how to safely and responsibly engage with the New Hampshire outdoors while preserving its wilderness for generations to come. Think of being Wildly Responsible as a call to action—a promise we all make to each other and to nature.

Plan, Pack, and Prepare

Care for Others

Protect and Preserve

Go Have Fun

Wellness

The Latest

New Hampshire outdoor recreation industry drives nearly $4 billion in economic impact

From more than 1,000 lakes and ponds to hiking the White Mountains and fall foliage, nature drives New Hampshire's economy. A new U.S. Department of Commerce report said New Hampshire's outdoor recreation industry is responsible for nearly 32,000 jobs and contributed nearly $4 billion to the economy last year.

NH One of Top Ten States for Outdoor Recreation Economic Activity

New Hampshire’s lakes, mountains and seashores are not just pretty, they are places to hike, ski, boat, swim and big money makers for the state, according to a new national analysis.

Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Hiking in New Hampshire

Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start of the summer hiking season in New Hampshire. As you make plans for the holiday weekend to get outside to hike, bike, kayak, or climb, be prepared for changeable late spring weather conditions and also be aware that snow and ice may still be present at higher elevations despite the green grass in your backyard.

What are the largest lakes in New Hampshire? The deepest? Here are the 5 to know

With summer hitting its midway point, all you outdoors people will need to find get out on the lake if you haven't already. Be it for fishing, boating, waterskiing or any other kind of water related recreation, New Hampshire has a multitude of lakes across the state for every occasion. And there's worth a trip.

Hidden In New Hampshire's White Mountains Is A 'City That Trees Built' Where Outdoor Adventure Reigns

New Hampshire, often celebrated as the safest state in America, is also renowned as an outdoor adventure playground and a haven for nature lovers. From the vibrant fall colors of the Kancamagus Highway to charming towns like Gorham nestled in the White Mountains, this East Coast gem showcases some of the country's most breathtaking scenery.