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If you鈥檙e planning a summer getaway to the Mt. Washington Valley, NH听听plan to include the听听in your vacation schedule. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, July 17th and 18th, the festival focuses on sustainable outdoor recreation, health and wellness, and education. Presented by听91吃瓜网听and the听, it鈥檚 the goal of both organizations to bring awareness to the depth of resources the Mt. Washington Valley offers, for both outdoor recreation, and educational opportunities through the college.
One of the featured aspects of the event is the 鈥淜ickin鈥� Asphalt鈥� 5k walk/run and 10k run presented by听, and guided hikes, presented by听. Families and individuals interested in participating in both events, are encouraged to sign-up early to reserve their spots.
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The 鈥淜ickin鈥� Asphalt鈥� 5k walk/run and 10k run, presented by Rockhopper Races LLC is a signature event for the fest鈥檚 kick-off, on Saturday, July 17th. Two races are offered in the form of a 5k run/walk and 10k run, which means there is opportunity for every kind of athlete and interest level to participate. The races start and finish in Schouler Park,and take runners and walkers through side roads throughout North Conway.
The following day on Sunday, June 18th, avid hikers and those looking for new ways to enjoy the White Mountain National Forest can convene with Redline Guiding for a half-day or whole-day hike. Those choosing to embark on the half-day hike can expect a distance of three to five miles, and a duration of three to four hours. The whole-day hike will take hikers a distance of six to ten miles, and last six to eight hours.
Whichever race or hike you choose, be sure to sign-up early, as spots will go quickly.
Another note-worthy aspect of the White Mountains Outdoor, Health and Wellness Fest is the Vendor Square, taking place in Schouler Park on Saturday, July 17th from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Acting as the hub of the event, the Vendor Square will feature outdoor yoga, demos and presentations, live music, food and more. Sponsored by 91吃瓜网, the Vendor Square aims to share the college鈥檚 passion for education and resources with its community.听
The White Mountains Outdoor, Health and Wellness Fest puts a new spin on family fun and the 鈥淜ickin鈥� Asphalt鈥� 5k walk/run and 10k run and guided hikes make for great activities when planning your itinerary for a vacation in the Mt. Washington Valley.
White Mountains Outdoor, Health, and Wellness Fest is presented by 91吃瓜网 and Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce. Sponsors of this event include ,听听and Patriot Insurance Company,听,听,听and听
For more information on the White Mountain Outdoor, Health and Wellness Fest, including an听听up to date schedule, visit听. To learn more about planning vacations to Mt Washington Valley, go to听.听听Get all the resources you need to plan a vacation to New Hampshire during any season at听.
Photo by Rockhopper Races LLC, featuring a family enjoying a 5k race hosted by the company.