Hey, Granite Staters. Happy Wednesday!

There’s a moment, somewhere between the last frost and the first mosquito bite, when New Hampshire’s trails come alive.

Mud season dries out, the snow melts and the Granite State’s peaks, ridgelines, and forests welcome hikers with open arms.

Whether you’re chasing summit views, strolling along shaded trails, or discovering hidden waterfalls, now’s the time to get outside.

Hiking season is here—and it’s one of the best ways to experience New Hampshire’s wild beauty, one step at a time.

Speaking of getting outside, here’s what I’m covering today:

🏔️ Meet the people who haul food to New Hampshire’s highest kitchens

🌸 Top events for your calendar

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Since 1888, the Appalachian Mountain Club has operated eight backcountry huts in New Hampshire’s White Mountains—each connected by the Appalachian Trail and only reachable by foot. You’ll find hot meals, cozy bunks, and epic views at these places. But how does the food for the meals get there? None of it happens without the hut croos.

Each summer and fall, these staffers hike in and live off-grid, cooking nearly 2,300 family-style meals for hungry hikers. Twice a week, they haul out trash and lug in 40–80 pounds of supplies on wooden packboards.

Menus rotate nightly—like stuffed shells on Sunday, beef on Monday—so hut-hopping hikers never get bored. 

Read more about them at Atlas Obscura.

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👉  Two NH Rite Aid stores closing amid bankruptcy
Rite Aid is shutting down its Bristol and Pittsfield locations as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, according to court documents. (WMUR)

👉 Karen Read retrial delayed by health issue

Testimony in Karen Read’s retrial was canceled Tuesday due to a health issue. Sources say Read was the one who was sick. State troopers were already at the courthouse when the cancellation was announced. (WMUR)

👉 Fabian Schmidt returns home after detention
Fabian Schmidt, a German-American man detained by immigration officials in March, is back home in Nashua, his family announced on social media. “FABIAN IS FREE and HOME!!!!” his partner wrote on Facebook. Schmidt, a legal US resident with a green card, was held at a Rhode Island facility after being detained at Logan Airport on March 7. (NH Bulletin)

🥑 Manchester Vegan Chef Challenge
Manchester, May 1-30
Local spots are serving exclusive plant-based dishes all month long. Try them, vote for your faves, and tag @VeganChefChallengeNortheast with your foodie pics.
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👑 NH Renaissance Faire
Fremont, May 17, 18
A family-friendly, educational, and fantastical event blending history and imagination—from knights to fairies.
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🔬 Family STEM Day
Nashua, May 17
Hands-on exhibits and interactive demos to spark curiosity in science, tech, and innovation for all ages.
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🗿 Nashua International Sculpture Symposium
Nashua, Through May 31
Watch sculptors at work at the Picker Artists Studios and explore public art in progress.
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🧶 Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair
Tilton, May 17, 18
Browse 80+ artisans selling handmade goods—wood carvings, pottery, candles, maple products, and more.
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🌱 Bedford Garden Club Plant Sale
Bedford, May 17
Annuals, perennials, herbs, veggies, raffles, vendors, garden tours, and expert tips—rain or shine.
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📚 Unbound XIII Book Arts Show
Pomfret, VT, Through May 24
A creative showcase of art made from—and inspired by—books at Artistree Gallery.
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🚗 Bow Rotary Car Show
Bow, May 17
Classic car show with 21 trophies, 30 raffle prizes, and plenty of chrome.
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