Not our name, but our passion
More than 30 years ago Lyme resident Freda Swan,
spearheaded a movement to preserve two miles of rural road frontage. The resulting Breckhill Road Conservation Project inspired news articles and resulted in communities across New Hampshire to enact similar conservation efforts. Today these two miles of road are beautiful reminders of the time.
The Hidden Valley Wildlife Conservation Area in Lyme is an undeveloped tract of land with no established hiking trails or other access points to the river. Located on NH Route 10 which parallels the Connecticut River it is a good spot for birding or a walk through the woods if you are skilled in bushwhacking and off trail hiking. There is a nice view of the river from the parking area.
The Lyme Hill Conservation Area in Lyme, New Hampshire is one of the many conservation areas along the Connecticut River that offer great hiking and birding opportunities. This area is right off NH Route 10 which parallels the river going along the New Hampshire side.
The Kendal Riverfront Park is along the Connecticut River in Hanover. There is area along the side of the road overlooking the river and a boat access. The 107 acre property was the former site of a motel and was purchased by Kendal of Hanover, a retirement community.
New Hampshire’s Lake Massabesic is the water supply for the city of Manchester. As such it is not open to swimming, paddle boarding or other activities where you come into direct contact with the water. That does not mean however that it is not a prime spot for such activities as boating, fishing, sailing or just relaxing on the shore enjoying the view. There are several areas to stop and gain access to the lake.
There is a nice park on the NH Route 28 bypass that is popular for its relaxing views of the lake.
There is good boating access on the opposite side of the lake off NH Route 121 at Clair’s Landing in Auburn, New Hampshire.
Directly opposite the landing on the other side of the road is a nice playground and picnic facility the Circle of Fun Playground.
A short ways up the road is a small memorial to New Hampshire veterans.
Continuing up route 121 you will come to the remains of the Griffin Mill Site situated on a small stream running into Lake Massabesic.
